The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership How to Launch a Successful VC Fund | Winter Mead, Founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital
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May 17, 2024 Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater Capital, discusses launching a successful VC fund, emphasizing the Fund Launch Program's core components. Topics include fundraising strategies, long-term management, entering biotech financing, creating a strong institutional VC firm, strategic fund management, and the importance of a mission-driven approach to success in venture capital.
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Winter Mead's Background Journey
- Winter Mead worked at tier one private equity firms and startup environments gaining deep investment and firm-building experience.
- He wrote a book consolidating his knowledge to help emerging venture fund managers raise capital from LPs.
Investor-Focused Fund Launch Approach
- Coolwater Capital has helped launch over 200 funds investing in 5,000 companies across diverse sectors.
- Their approach focuses on finding great investors first, not just fund strategies, to build successful funds.
Qualities of Successful Emerging Managers
- Great emerging managers show an authentic, clear investment edge tied to their background and have a strong, aligned team.
- They embrace innovative fund theses that differentiate them and resonate with limited partners.