Coolwater Capital GP Training

Coolwater Capital GP Training is an intensive, high-touch program for new and scaling venture fund managers. It provides curriculum, advisory support, LP/domain-expert modules, infrastructure, fundraising support, and ecosystem connections.

Coolwater Capital's mission is to support emerging VCs in launching, fundraising, and institutionalizing their funds. The program aims to make fund management accessible and build sustainable, institutional-grade operations while fostering a community of shared learning among emerging managers.

Applicants are encouraged to present a coherent investment thesis and demonstrate a commitment to fund success. Networking and relationships are important, as is having a clear value creation strategy.

Ideal participants include pre-launch emerging managers, first-time fund managers, experienced operators, and investment partners. No minimum fund management experience is required, but an investment background is helpful.

To apply, candidates must submit an online application form, including their fund thesis and investment strategy outline, background summary, fundraising goals, and references. Selection is based on the coherence of the investment thesis, the credibility of the founding team, and the commitment to fund success.

Participants benefit from a comprehensive curriculum covering the entire fund lifecycle, access to 300+ domain experts, practical frameworks, peer learning, and customized guidance. They also gain access to a network of 300+ fund managers and relationships with institutional limited partners.

The program lasts for 8 weeks, with an estimated time commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Rolling admissions occur with multiple cohort starts per year, and early applications receive priority.

Coolwater has trained over 300 emerging funds globally, which have collectively raised over $5B and backed more than 8,400 startups. The program emphasizes diversity, with 25% of GPs having female partners and 46% from underrepresented backgrounds.