Fund Formation · Capital Advisory · GP Advisory
I provide strategic advisory and legal counsel to emerging fund managers, GPs, and public-sector ecosystems — from thesis to first close and beyond.
What I Do
I bring two decades of fund formation experience, LP relationships, and public-sector capital strategy to every engagement. My advisory work spans fund launch through scale.
End-to-end guidance for emerging managers navigating the complexity of launch — from regulatory strategy to GP structure to first close.
Strategic counsel to managers building their LP base — from pitch refinement to introductions to institutional and family office capital.
Designing and deploying capital strategies for state governments, non-profits, and CDFIs building emerging manager ecosystems and innovation economies.
Ongoing strategic counsel to fund managers and portfolio company executives on fund structure, investor relations, growth strategy, and capital deployment.
The Principal
Founder & Managing Principal · Childs Ventures LLC
Henry Childs II is an attorney, executive, and fund formation advisor with over two decades of experience at the intersection of capital markets, public policy, and emerging manager strategy. He is the rare practitioner who combines White House experience with on-the-ground fund formation work.
As founder of Childs Ventures, Henry advises emerging managers on fund launch, LP strategy, and regulatory positioning. His advisory work has touched more than $4.8 billion in capital and shaped emerging manager ecosystems across the country.
Before founding Childs Ventures, Henry served as a Former White House Advisor and held senior roles in government, nonprofit capital strategy, and private practice — giving him a command of the full capital stack that few advisors can match.
Legal Engagement
For clients requiring legal representation alongside advisory work, Childs Ventures offers structured engagement models. Legal services are available in jurisdictions where Henry Childs II is admitted to practice and in conjunction with co-counsel as appropriate.
Fixed Fee · Strategy Engagement
A focused engagement to assess fund structure, regulatory pathway, and entity architecture before committing to formation. Includes written strategic memorandum and follow-on call.
Fixed Fee · Formation Matter
Full-service fund formation for emerging managers — LP agreement, subscription documents, GP structure, regulatory filings, and fund counsel coordination from organizing documents through first close.
Monthly Retainer · Ongoing Counsel
Ongoing legal counsel for post-formation funds. Covers LP communications, investment documentation, employment matters, regulatory updates, and general legal strategy as your fund grows.
Start the Conversation
Every engagement begins with a conversation. Tell me about your fund, where you are in the process, and what you need — I'll be direct about whether and how I can help.
Thank you for reaching out. Henry will follow up within one business day.