# Start Here

**This guide will explain the following:**

1. [What is basedVC and why it's superior to launchpads](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/about-basedvc)
2. [How to become a member of basedVC](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/how-to-join)
3. [The Investment Process](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/the-investment-process)
4. [How to invest using the basedVC platform](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/investor-portal)
5. [How to manage your investments](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/managing-your-investments)
6. [OTC Sales](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/otc-trading)
7. [Mystery Boxes](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/otc-trading)
8. [Guaranteed Allocations](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/upgrades)
9. [Fees](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/fees)
10. [Terms and Privacy](https://info.basedvc.fund/terms-and-privacy-policy)
11. [FAQ](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/faq)

## Quick links

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[about-basedvc](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/about-basedvc)
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{% content-ref url="overview/how-to-join" %}
[how-to-join](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/how-to-join)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="overview/the-investment-process" %}
[the-investment-process](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/the-investment-process)
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{% content-ref url="overview/investor-portal" %}
[investor-portal](https://info.basedvc.fund/overview/investor-portal)
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## Contact Information

Discord: <https://discord.gg/AsGvs6uRU8>\
Twitter: [https://x.com/](https://x.com/NTLaunchpad/)[basedvcfund](https://x.com/basedvcfund)\
email: <hello@sublimevc.com>\
Website: [basedvc.fund](https://basedvc.fund)

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CitCap investments prior to November 30, 2023 have been migrated to [BasedVC](https://basedvc.fund)&#x20;
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