#61 - Curating the Next-Generation of Emerging Managers: Winter Mead (Founder & CEO @ Coolwater Capital)

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Winter Mead, the founder and CEO of investment firm Coolwater Capital, focusing on emerging managers and technology investments. Winter has previously helped build and invest an evergreen fund at SAP, a publicly listed enterprise software company, where he co-founded the LP transparency movement called #OpenLP. Winter also worked as a private equity and venture capital investor at a large multi-family office in San Francisco. He is also the author of How To Raise A Venture Capital Fund. Winter’s prowess goes beyond finance as he founded and operates the Coolwater Academy, which trains, builds, and scales emerging managers. Winter and Coolwater have positively impacted over 240 emerging managers over the last four years. A common struggle for emerging managers in today's market is fundraising, but seeking out capital is just one of the many challenges they face. Winter and Coolwater prioritize a holistic approach when it comes to the Coolwater Academy. They help emerging managers with operations, transparency, and building strong foundations for long-term success. Coolwater supports the growth and commercialization of early next-generation technologies and innovation. They aim to be a legacy platform that supports the launch of emerging investors and helps them succeed in the industry. By doing so, they contribute to the development of technology, innovation, and the mitigation of early risks in the venture capital and growth investing ecosystem. Coolwater has helped launch over 200 funds, and in turn, they've invested into over 5,000 companies.