Where budget usually sits
For most ICPs, Diligence-as-Authority is funded from existing strategic budgets rather than a net-new line item.
- Investment teams: diligence, platform, IC support, LP communications.
- Family offices and syndicates: diligence support, advisory, and member education.
- Startups: fundraising, investor relations, and strategic communications.
- Regional funds: reporting, ecosystem visibility, and stakeholder communications.