Welcome to First Close

First Close is the emerging manager podcast, hosted by Tom Pinnell. Each episode, Tom will sit down with emerging managers and the people who back, advise, and work alongside them — talking honestly about what it really takes to build a private equity firm from scratch. The fundraises, the failures, and the moments that define whether a first-time fund becomes a lasting franchise.Episode 1 is coming soon. Hit follow to be the first to know when it drops.First Close is powered by Langham Hall.