LPA Insert Language Regarding CFIUS (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)

Updated 28 October 2025

The CFIUS insert language for the NVCA Model Limited Partnership Agreement establishes rules for managing foreign investment risk under the Defense Production Act (DPA) and CFIUS regulations. It authorizes the General Partner to take any actions necessary to ensure the partnership does not become a “Foreign Person” or engage in “Covered Transactions,” imposes strict limits on Foreign Person Limited Partners’ access to information and influence over management, and requires all partners to cooperate with CFIUS-related information requests and compliance measures.

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