Pacing refers to the timing and frequency of investments over a defined period.
Rather than deploying all capital at once, investors may adopt a phased approach, such as:
One investment per month
One investment per quarter
Deployment over a 12–24 month period
Pacing reduces exposure to market timing risk and allows investors to:
Observe deal flow
Refine evaluation skills
Maintain psychological discipline
A structured pacing strategy supports gradual portfolio construction and reduces impulsive capital deployment.