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Funds that Won

Fund Launch 65 Episodes Jul 7, 2026

Funds that Won is a podcast that interviews investment managers from some of the world's most renowned investment funds. It explores the alternatives landscape and how these managers built their asset management businesses. Topics include team building, fund structures, portfolio management, investment philosophy, and best practices for launching and running alternative investment funds. The show is hosted by Lincoln Archibald, CFO of Fund Launch, who has consulted on over $2 billion in assets under management.

Episodes

How We Built a $1B platform across 4 funds | Greg Warnock, Mercato Partners
How We Built a $1B platform across 4 funds | Greg Warnock, Mercato Partners Jul 7, 2026 59:18 How do you build a private equity firm that thrives for nearly 20 years?In this episode of Funds That Won, Lincoln sits down with Greg Warnock, Founder and Managing Director of Mercato Partners, to discuss the journey from launching a $52 million first fund to managing a $1B platform across 4 funds.Greg shares the story behind Mercato’s founding, the lessons he learned from building multiple inves
The Mindset Emerging Fund Managers Need to Win | Matt Spielman | Ep 64
The Mindset Emerging Fund Managers Need to Win | Matt Spielman | Ep 64 Jun 10, 2026 40:44 In this episode of Funds That Won, Rylan Olson sits down with Matt Spielman, founder and head coach at Inflection Point Partners.After nearly 6,000 coaching sessions with hundreds of elite fund managers, Matt shares what separates successful emerging managers from the ones who struggle to scale.They discuss the mindset required to raise capital, how to build a long-term vision, why your “why” matt
The $200 Billion Secondary Market | Chris Lawrence | Ep 63
The $200 Billion Secondary Market | Chris Lawrence | Ep 63 Mar 17, 2026 42:21 In this episode of Funds That Won, Rylan Olson sits down with Chris Lawrence, founder of Labyrinth Capital, to break down the rapidly growing secondary market in private equity.With over $13 trillion now sitting in private markets, liquidity has become one of the most important topics for both GPs and LPs. Chris explains how the secondary market evolved, the difference between LP-led and GP-led tr
How Emerging Fund Managers Should Build Operations to Scale | Scott MacDonald | Ep 62
How Emerging Fund Managers Should Build Operations to Scale | Scott MacDonald | Ep 62 Feb 17, 2026 54:48 In this episode of Funds That Won, we sit down with Scott MacDonald to break down what actually makes investment firms scale—and why operations are often the deciding factor. Scott shares hard-earned lessons from building and advising funds, covering third-party administrator selection, early hires, operational alpha, tech stacks, and where AI is starting to matter (and where it doesn’t). This con
Why Private Markets Are Entering the Wealth Channel | Franklin Templeton | Tony Davidow | Ep 61
Why Private Markets Are Entering the Wealth Channel | Franklin Templeton | Tony Davidow | Ep 61 Feb 3, 2026 47:35 In this episode of Funds That Won, we sit down with Tony Davidow of Franklin Templeton to break down how private markets are moving beyond institutions and into the wealth channel. We unpack why the traditional 60/40 portfolio broke down, how evergreen and tender offer funds are changing access to private equity and private credit, and which asset classes have the strongest tailwinds today. Tony a
Southview Timberland: Scaling a Fund from Dirt, Trees, and Vision: Ep 60
Southview Timberland: Scaling a Fund from Dirt, Trees, and Vision: Ep 60 Aug 20, 2025 22:00 In this episode of Funds That Won, we sit down with John Bernard of Southview Timberland Investments to uncover how a fund manager turned entrepreneur built a timberland fund in one of the most overlooked asset classes. John shares his journey from Wall Street to launching Southview, the unique economics of timber investing, and how biological growth provides consistent returns regardless of
Alt St: Making High Finance Accessible To All | Ep 59
Alt St: Making High Finance Accessible To All | Ep 59 Sep 4, 2024 38:39 You can sign up for free at www.altst.org/?sl=podcast
The Future of Private Equity Seeding | Peter Birk | Catalyst Partners | Ep 58
The Future of Private Equity Seeding | Peter Birk | Catalyst Partners | Ep 58 Aug 21, 2024 33:47 In this episode of "Funds That Won," I sit down with Peter Birk from Catalyst Partners, a subsidiary of Moelis Asset Management, focused on seeding new and emerging private equity managers. Peter discusses the strategy behind Catalyst Partners, which includes backing debut private equity funds with sizable checks ranging from $50 to $100 million. He shares insights into how they support managers t
A Venture Fund That Invests In Arizona Based Entrepreneurs | AZ-VC | Jack Selby | Ep 57
A Venture Fund That Invests In Arizona Based Entrepreneurs | AZ-VC | Jack Selby | Ep 57 Aug 14, 2024 47:53 In this episode of "Funds That Won," Lincoln interviews Jack Selby from AZ-VC, a venture fund focused on supporting Arizona-based entrepreneurs. Jack shares the challenges Arizona startups face in securing Series A funding locally and how AZ-VC aims to fill that gap by leveraging his extensive network from his PayPal days. They discuss the current state of the venture capital market, the importanc
A $750 Million Fund That Invests In Emerging Food Brands | Andrew Smith | Savory Fund | Ep 56
A $750 Million Fund That Invests In Emerging Food Brands | Andrew Smith | Savory Fund | Ep 56 Aug 7, 2024 59:54 In this episode of "Funds That Won," I sit down with Andrew Smith from the Savory Fund to discuss their unique investment strategy in the food and beverage industry. Andrew shares how the Savory Fund targets emerging food brands with 5 to 15 units and supports their growth with a robust operating team and dedicated capital. He delves into the fund's success, raising and deploying substantial funds
Investing In Industrial Real Estate | Smart Asset Capital | Brock Mogensen | Episode 55
Investing In Industrial Real Estate | Smart Asset Capital | Brock Mogensen | Episode 55 Jul 31, 2024 39:30 In this episode of "Funds That Won," I sit down with Brock Mogensen from Smart Asset Capital to discuss the inception and growth of their company. Brock shares how Smart Asset Capital evolved from a property management and brokerage firm into a syndication and private equity business, leveraging existing infrastructure to scale quickly. He delves into their strategic focus on industrial real estat
Using Both Funds and Syndications To Build a Multi-Family Empire | Bow Tie Capital | Brent Mott | Ep 54
Using Both Funds and Syndications To Build a Multi-Family Empire | Bow Tie Capital | Brent Mott | Ep 54 Jul 24, 2024 41:22 In this episode of "Funds That Won," I sit down with Brent Mott of Bow Tie Capital, a firm specializing in commercial real estate syndications and funds. Brent shares insights into Bow Tie Capital’s unique approach, including their focus on raising funds from non-accredited investors and their diverse portfolio spanning self-storage, medical office buildings, and affordable housing developments. H

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