Episode 12: Incubator Funds

In a less-than-stellar fundraising environment, many aspiring fund managers want to dip their toe into the fund waters, without incurring the expense of a full fund offering. This is where an incubator fund might make sense, and that’s the topic of today’s episode. An incubator fund allows an aspiring manager to test an investment strategy and develop a track record that can eventually be marketed to outside investors.Key Points From This Episode:My definition of an incubator fund, and how it differs from another common definition.Flashback to the Legislative Triangle from Episode 1 and the four prongs of the Howey Test from Episode 2.Why a true incubator fund cuts corners off the Legislative Triangle.Limitations of an incubator fund (no outside investors, no compensation).Disclaimer:This show is for informational purposes only. Nothing presented here constitutes legal advice. Tokens of Wisdom is produced by Dave Rothschild, partner at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit https://colefrieman.com/Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dave Rothschild - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrothschild/Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP - https://colefrieman.com/Music by Joe Ginsberg - https://www.instagram.com/thejoeginsbergFor any questions or comments, email: [email protected]