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 – I have zero tolerance for bullshit . 🎯 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.
