Fund Flow

Fund Flow is a podcast for Emerging Managers offering insights into the journey of new and aspiring fund managers seeking to have success in a crowded market. Tune in as McGuireWoods partner and host, Jon Finger, is joined by guests ranging from first-time fund managers to proven emerging managers, experienced LPs poised to back emerging managers, and other key participants in the emerging manager ecosystem. Hear their real-world perspectives and gain actionable tips to help inform your strategy and position yourself for a successful fund closing.McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skil

Fund Flow is a business podcast hosted by McGuireWoods, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #22

  Identifying Fund Managers Who Have a Reason to Win, with Whit Matthews

  May 1, 202536 minS0

  <p>"The lower middle market is the last bastion of alpha in private equity," declares Whit Matthews, managing director at HighVista Strategies, in this conversation with host Jon Finger. Tracking roughly 500 active independent sponsors and seeing 350+ actionable co-investments yearly, Whit reveals how HighVista identifies managers with "a specialized reason to win" in today's challenging fundraising landscape. He emphasizes transparency as the cornerstone of successful partnerships and offers practical wisdom for emerging managers navigating liquidity constraints in the private equity ecosystem.</p><h2>Connect and Learn More</h2><p>☑️ Whit Matthews | LinkedIn</p><p>☑️ HighVista Strategies | LinkedIn</p><p>☑️ Jon Finger | LinkedIn</p>...

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  Episode #21

  Energizing New Managers in the Energy Transition Space, with Angel Fierro

  Dec 18, 202424 minS0

  <p>Angel Fierro, managing partner of Aiga Capital Partners, joins host Jon Finger for a conversation about how emerging fund managers can make an impact in specialty lending areas such as energy transition. Aiga Capital Partners provides private debt and preferred equity solutions to North American-based sustainable infrastructure developers. Sharing his own journey, Angel encourages new managers to bring fresh ideas to the market and persevere when facing obstacles. “It takes a great deal of work and some sleepless nights, but know that, in the end, it's worth it,” he says.</p><h2>Connect and Learn More</h2><p>☑️ Angel Fierro...

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  Episode #20

  Serving the Lower Middle Market with Peter Eschmann and Liz Veilleux of ACME Credit Partners

  Oct 7, 202428 minS0

  <p>After the financial crisis of 2008-09, a phenomenon unfolded: “mega-funds” of several billions and more, putting larger check sizes to work for larger companies.. </p><p>ACME Credit Partners, an investment advisor, reaches an entirely different market. Smaller, nimble, and lean, ACME targets the lower middle market direct lending segment that is underserved and not as competitive – and an attractive risk-return strategy. In this conversation with host Jon Finger, ACME’s Peter Eschmann, managing partner, and Liz Veilleux, senior vice president and head of capital formation and investor relations, describe why this niche market is attractive for investors.  </p><h2>Connect...

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  Episode #19

  Impact Investing: Generating Positive Impact Plus Financial Return, with Jim Roth of Zamo Capital

  Feb 1, 202433 minS0

  <p>Impact investing is different from ESG in that ESG is what you don't do, what you don't invest in. Impact investing, however, is what you affirmatively and intentionally do.</p><p>In this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger speaks with guest Jim Roth, the founder and managing partner of Zamo Capital, an impact investor based in London. Jim was also the co-founder of Leapfrog Investments and is currently a member of the Investment Committee of the University of Edinburgh Endowment. </p><p>Tune in to hear Jon and Jim discuss strategies and approaches in the impact investment s...

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  Episode #18

  Investing in Purposeful Companies and Management Teams, with Jake Capps of Meaningful Partners

  Dec 7, 202337 minS0

  <p>The best returns come from businesses that mix purpose and profit and don’t compromise on either.</p><p>In this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger speaks with Jake Capps, the co-founder and managing partner of Meaningful Partners, a value-based investment company focused on purposeful businesses. With over two decades of experience investing in private equity, Jake shares how he eventually came to start his own firm, what it takes to build a sustainable consumer business, and his guiding belief that purpose and profit go hand in hand.</p><p>Tune in to learn how Jake brings to...

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