Coolwater Capital

 Exciting Opportunity for Emerging VCs!    We're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our next Coolwater Capital cohort, which will launch later this year in October. We accelerate VC funds to help them build the next great venture capital powerhouses. Please message me privately if you are interested, and I’ll send you an application link!  Why Coolwater Capital? **Proven Track Record** We've backed 200+ VC funds, collectively raising over $3 billion. **Extensive Network** Meet members of our proprietary network of 3,000+ active allocators through curated events, programming, and a managed community, including billion-dollar family offices, endowments, pension funds, C-suite executives of Fortune 100 companies, HNWs, celebrities, exited founders, and more. **Expert Training** Our 8-week "Build" program offers comprehensive training from 300+ domain experts and 300+ LPs. **Robust Support** Join 200+ annual events, including 25+ in-person and our major Demo Day summits. **Diversity & Impact** We are leaders in backing diverse fund managers; 25% of our GPshave female partners and 42% have Partners from underrepresented backgrounds. **Industry-Backed** Coolwater itself is backed by industry leaders, including the leader of a $1T+ private equity group, a top-performing hedge fund, the co-founder of one of the biggest accelerators, and many others. Our participants are our biggest advocates, reflected in our Net Promoter Score score of 83. Don't miss out on becoming part of one of the largest tech accelerators in the world. #VC  #VentureCapital  #Startups  #Innovation  #DiversityInTech  #CoolwaterCapital

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Emerging VCs! 🚀  Because of the massive demand we received for our last cohort, we're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for a third cohort at Coolwater Capital this year, kicking off in early October. We accelerate VC funds to help them build the next great venture capital powerhouses. Please message me privately if you are interested, and I’ll send you an application link! 🌟 Why Coolwater Capital? **Proven Track Record** We've backed 200+ VC funds, collectively raising over $3 billion. **Extensive Network** Meet members of our proprietary network of 3,000+ active allocators through curated events, programming, and a managed community, including billion-dollar family offices, endowments, pension funds, C-suite executives of Fortune 100 companies, HNWs, celebrities, exited founders, and more. **Expert Training** Our 8-week "Build" program offers comprehensive training from 300+ domain experts and 300+ LPs. **Robust Support** Join 200+ annual events, including 25+ in-person and our major Demo Day summits. **Diversity & Impact** We are leaders in backing diverse fund managers; 25% of our GPshave female partners and 42% have Partners from underrepresented backgrounds. **Industry-Backed** Coolwater itself is backed by industry leaders, including the leader of a $1T+ private equity group, a top-performing hedge fund, the co-founder of one of the biggest accelerators, and many others. Our participants are our biggest advocates, reflected in our Net Promoter Score score of 83. Don't miss out on becoming part of one of the largest tech accelerators in the world. Coolwater Capital Winter Mead Sean Chung Alexander K. Kiani, CPA Miles T. Bird David Teten Arezu Aghasey #VC  #VentureCapital  #Startups  #Innovation  #DiversityInTech  #CoolwaterCapital

We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for Coolwater Capital’s Demo Day in New York City on September 24th, 2024! Our Demo Day is for emerging #VC managers from the Coolwater community and the #investors who love them: family offices, leading founders, and institutional fund of funds. See presentations from 30 General Partners, including ten alumni from the Coolwater community. Our GPs are investing in EdTech, HealthTech, BioTech, DefenseTech, Supply Chain, EnergyTech, and more. As we coincide with #Climate Week in New York, we are also proud to highlight transformative #ClimateTech funds, showcasing innovations that pave the way for sustainability. Space is limited, so apply now to attend our most influential Demo Day yet! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gMbmJtUD For questions, speaking,or sponsorship opportunities, contact events@coolwatercap.com. #emergingmanagers #technology #innovation #venturecapital #familyoffice #investing #venturecapital

David Teten of Coolwater Capital on our Improving Alpha Podcast. Link here: https://lnkd.in/enSjv45c Or Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podcast Index and RSS. #podcast #innovation #venturecapital #vc #technology #ipo #michaeloliverweinberg

EXCLUSIVE: Seedbrite Ventures, Coolwater Capital Join Forces to Offer VC Investments to RIAs #venturecapital #ria #familyoffice #vc #investing Winter Mead Josh Fagan Connect Money

Coolwater Capital is thrilled to partner with Seedbrite Ventures to offer VC investments to registered investment advisors! As our Founder & CEO Winter Mead, who has worked with over 240 emerging #VC managers, shared, “What we’re trying to do with this partnership is bring to light what we believe are high-quality, tier 1 smaller fund investment opportunities. We’re providing packaged information that those individuals can then use to make an informed decision on their investments.” We look forward to partnering with the Seedbrite Ventures team to accomplish our shared vision of supporting emerging managers and granting accredited #investors access to venture capital. #VentureCapital #FamilyOffices #Investment #EmergingManagers #Partnership #Innovation #TechInvesting https://lnkd.in/gWU5ySBJ

If you're in big tech and curious about the mechanics, perks, and risks of investing in a VC fund, we assembled an all-star panel to answer your questions. 🤗 Sound like your cup of tea? Join us! The event is virtual and free, scheduled July 30 from 2-3PM PST. The panel includes Michelle Wilson (Former General Counsel Amazon); Dan Spaulding (Chief People Officer Zillow); and Robert Shearer (Tech Leader and Investor). It will be moderated by Winter Mead (Founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital).

Build your brand, articulate your edge, & pitch like a tier 1 VC Insights from a recent panel discussion with Mike Joslin (High Alpha Innovation/The 1842 Fund) for Coolwater Capital Cohort 🔟 💡Articulate Your Edge Fund managers must clearly define and communicate their unique strengths i.e. strong track record, specialized knowledge, or value add 📧LP Engagement Regular updates and strategic communication help build trust 🎤Strategic PR Participate in natural opportunities like panels and events to build up your visibility and reputation 👤Solo GPs Ensure your strategy aligns with your solo capabilities. Highlight additional resources that support your fund's ops 🌍 Fundraising in Emerging Markets Target LPs already interested in your region. Clearly articulate why you're the right steward for investments in that area, leveraging your local expertise and connections ⭐ Highlighting LPs Mention notable LPs (with permission) to boost credibility Thanks Winter Mead, Sean Chung for having us!! #VentureCapital #Startups #BusinessDevelopment

Thinking of becoming a VC manager? Start strong with advice from Winter Mead, CEO of Coolwater Capital. a firm dedicated to nurturing the growth of emerging fund managers. This is your chance to learn from the best and make your mark in the industry!

Thinking about raising a fund? Winter Mead suggests going solo if you don't have a solid investing track record with a partner. While solo GPs are more accepted today, institutional investors still prefer teams. If you're solo, ensure you have a clear contingency plan. Collaborating with someone you haven't invested with before can be risky. Build a working history before partnering. #VentureCapital #Investing #SoloGP #FundraisingTips