Coolwater Capital is doubling down on its mission to support the next generation of emerging fund managers.
Coolwater Capital is the leading platform for emerging VCs to launch, fundraise, and institutionalize with confidence. Coolwater’s accelerator is designed to make fundraising more efficient, connect GPs to top-tier LPs, and build lasting firm infrastructure.
Over the past five years, Coolwater has refined every aspect of its program—curriculum, structure, and community—into a rigorous experience that delivers real outcomes. While the program is centered on fundraising, Coolwater places equal emphasis on helping you build a firm designed to scale over time. This is where you learn the playbook, refine your edge, and co-build your venture firm alongside peers and leaders from across the capital stack.
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Why Coolwater Capital?
Proven Track Record
We’ve helped launch 300+ VC funds that have collectively raised over $5B. More than 50 of our alumni have gone on to close second funds.
Unmatched Network Access
Tap into our proprietary network of 3,000+ LPs—including family offices, endowments, pension funds, HNWIs, and global institutions—through curated programming, events, and our managed community.
Expert-Led Training
Our accelerator includes content from 300+ select domain experts and institutional LPs, equipping you with the knowledge and frameworks needed to raise and manage a fund successfully.
Alumni Community & Ongoing Support
Our support doesn’t end when the cohort wraps. Graduates of the program stay connected through ongoing education sessions, curated events, co-investment opportunities, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. We continue to invest in building an engaged, collaborative network of fund managers committed to growing together.
Diversity & Inclusion
Coolwater is proud to back a diverse community: 25% of our GPs have female partners, and 46% have partners from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re proud to support the next wave of great investors. Let’s build the future of venture—together!