#302 - Winter Mead (Coolwater Capital) - Accelerating Emerging Fund Managers

What this episode covers

I met Winter Mead earlier this year and was fascinated by his approach to supporting emerging fund managers. As the founder of Coolwater Capital, he is building a unique platform that combines training, operational infrastructure and investment to help the next generation of GPs succeed. In this conversation, we unpack: - Why institutional LPs often overlook small funds despite their alpha potential.- What really defines an “emerging manager” and why it depends on the perspective.- The hidden operational challenges of launching and scaling a fund.- How Coolwater helps GPs move from Fund I to a sustainable, long-term platform.- The evolving dynamics between LPs, spinouts, and non-traditional “diamonds in the rough.”A must-listen for fund managers, LPs, and anyone curious about the future of venture capital. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produit par Gokyo Sàrl-S, hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez la Politique de Confidentialité de Finscale et Audiomeans pour plus d'informations.