Accessing Innovation: The Hidden Value of Emerging Fund Managers
Emerging Managers as a class of Venture Capital provide investors with a series of advantages: higher returns, easier access to the venture class, and unique investable viewpoints. During this event, 3 New & Emerging Managers will discuss the industry and what Limited Partners (LPs) are missing by not being involved. Learn where the next generation of Venture Capital is going and how you can access it.
Panelists include:
Anthony Del Porto, General Partner & Founder at BetterWay
Karen Sheffield, Founder & Managing Partner at Pachamama Ventures
Trey Ikard, Managing Partner at WIV Ventures
Moderated by Paul O'Brien
Lunch and soft drinks will be provided.
Special thanks to our sponsors Cherry Bekaert and Winstead PC!
Ranked among the largest national U.S. CPA firms, Cherry Bekaert provides assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 75 years, global corporations, private and public businesses, government entities, nonprofits, start-ups and successful individuals have relied on us to guide them forward as their trusted adviser. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients' industries and work collaboratively to reimagine solutions that drive growth, address challenges and deliver efficiency.
From emerging managers to well-established firms, our team provides sophisticated support across the alternative investment spectrum. By leveraging our deep knowledge and experience in the asset management sector, fund managers can provide transparency to investors, respond to regulatory demands and achieve success, regardless of fund size. Cherry Bekaert is proud to be named amongst the top auditors in the hedge fund sector, having been ranked as a Top 10 U.S. Hedge Fund Auditor for over a decade. This outstanding achievement is a testament to our team's dedication, superior service delivery, and industry experience.
Winstead PC is a leading Texas-based, full service law firm with a national presence. Through its Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital practice, Winstead offers deep expertise in equity and venture financings, strategic partnerships, intellectual property protection, mergers and acquisitions, and other exit transactions, helping businesses navigate growth, capital raising, and liquidity opportunities. Winstead’s Investment Management & Private Funds practice is highly regarded for its comprehensive counsel on fund structuring and offerings, regulatory compliance, and portfolio transactions. Combining industry-specific knowledge and a commitment to client success, Winstead is trusted counsel for businesses and investors nationwide.