Ticket Size
Ticket size reflects how much capital an allocator can deploy into a fund given portfolio sizing rules, diversification constraints, and governance thresholds.
Definition
Ticket size reflects how much capital an allocator can deploy into a fund given portfolio sizing rules, diversification constraints, and governance thresholds. Allocator Context Institutions often size positions based on target sleeve exposure and risk budgets. Family offices may size based on conviction, liquidity needs, and relationship dynamics. Decision Authority Ticket size often maps directly to escalation: smaller tickets may be CIO-discretionary; larger ones may require IC or board approval. Why It Matters for Fundraising Knowing realistic ticket sizes prevents mis-targeting and avoids raising conversations that cannot close within a fund’s check size requirements. Key Takeaways Determines feasibility of closing Links directly to governance thresholds Sizing logic differs by allocator type Critical for pipeline qualification