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.

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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!

Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater Capital

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.

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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!

Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut Business. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale here: https://revolutbusiness.onelink.me/jLOt/finscale

In this episode, James Gibson, Partner & General Manager in charge of Revolut Business, walks us through his journey from studying PPE at Oxford to consulting at Oliver Wyman and ultimately diving into the fast-paced world of FinTech.

He shares how joining Revolut in 2017 was less a calculated move and more a response to the energy and ambition of the company. Over the years, he evolved through multiple roles from strategy to product to leadership, learning to adapt, let go of linear paths, and lead through clarity and curiosity.

James also unpacks how Revolut Business is redefining business banking at scale, balancing automation with personalisation and navigating product strategy in a high-growth, global environment.

Throughout, one theme stays central: building real impact by empowering businesses with smart, intuitive tools - and doing it with intentionality.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.

Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with James Gibson, Partner at Revolut in charge of Revolut Business. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale here: https://revolutbusiness.onelink.me/jLOt/finscale.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.

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In this episode, Levent and Solenne dive into the fast-evolving infrastructure powering private markets with the founders of Bunch, a platform transforming fund operations for GPs, LPs and fund administrators.

We unpack the major pain points in private markets : legal complexity, manual capital call processes, fragmented data and how Bunch positions itself as a System of Record for the industry. From handling intricate legal structures to automating capital calls and enhancing GP-LP transparency, Bunch is building the connective tissue for modern fund management.

We also explore Bunch's recent expansion into Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the UK, their localised go-to-market strategies, and their long-term vision of becoming the default infrastructure for alternative assets globally.

Key takeways :

• Bunch streamlines fund operations by acting as a System of Record for private markets, reducing dependency on manual workflows and fragmented tools.
• The platform simplifies legal complexity from LPAs and side letters to equalisation clauses through structured data models and automated compliance checks.
• Bunch’s Capital Call Assistant automates the full lifecycle of capital calls, including edge cases like waterfall recalculations and equalisation interest, dramatically reducing operational risk and errors.
• GPs benefit from improved LP relations thanks to enhanced reporting, greater transparency, and the ability to manage complex fund structures across jurisdictions.
• LPs experience a smoother, more modern interface, with access to tailored dashboards and clearer data, improving trust and engagement with fund managers.
• Bunch’s integration capabilities with legacy systems, auditors, and custodians ensure smoother adoption for established fund managers.
• With recent expansion into Luxembourg, the NL and the UK, Bunch is adapting its go-to-market and legal architecture to fit local regulatory landscapes and investor expectations.
• The team envisions Bunch as the default infrastructure layer for alternative asset managers globally, across PE, VC, real estate, and infrastructure.

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This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Levent Altunel, the CEO and co-founder of Bunch Capital

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In this episode, Solenne Niedercorn speaks with Amer Baroudi, co-founder and CEO of Nsave. They discuss the challenges Amer faced when he left Syria, the importance of banking access for the unbanked, and how Nsave aims to transform the financial industry through a compliance-by-design approach. Amer also shares insights into Nsave’s company culture, fundraising efforts, and expansion plans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nsave and Amer Baroudi

02:01 Amma Baroudi’s journey and the challenges he faced

04:25 The importance of banking access for refugees

07:14 The complexity of banking regulations and their impact

10:26 Compliance by design: a new approach

12:41 Developing internal systems at Nsave

14:45 Collaboration with financial partners

16:11 Managing false positives in verification processes

19:41 Internal tools for identity verification

21:20 Nsave’s client profile and customer satisfaction

22:55 Fundraising and investor support

24:41 Company culture and passion for the mission

30:07 Expansion plans and new products

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This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Amer Baroudi, CEO and co-foudner of Nsave

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