Milwaukee, WI, June 18, 2024 -- Fund Launch Partners, a GP Stakes Fund known for its innovative partnerships with emerging fund managers, proudly announces its latest collaboration with Smart Asset Capital, a growing real estate investment firm specializing in industrial properties in Wisconsin. Smart Asset Capital marks a significant addition to Fund Launch Partners' diverse portfolio of general partnership interests. This strategic alignment is designed to accelerate Smart Asset Capital’s growth trajectory and solidify its market presence. Coupled with an investment, Adam W. Campbell and Lincoln Archibald will take on roles as Strategic Advisors, bringing their expertise on funds to Smart Asset Capital's leadership team, which includes real estate industry veterans Adam McCarthy, Brock Mogensen, and Geoff Stuhr. "Brock, Geoff & Adam are extremely well poised to capitalize on the lower-middle industrial real estate market in Wisconsin. With a proven track record and a clear vision for future growth, we are thrilled to provide them with the resources and strategic support necessary to elevate their success. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to back top-tier emerging managers," stated Lincoln Archibald, Chief Investment Officer. Smart Asset Capital’s investment strategy focuses on acquiring Class-B industrial assets throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, prioritizing capital preservation, predictable cash flow, and significant upside potential. The fund is targeting an initial $20 million equity raise leaning into its high cash flow strategy. Smart Asset Capital currently oversees more than $30 million industrial/CRE space and has to date delivered a realized internal rate of return of 22.8% to its investors. Their portfolio is characterized by loyal tenant bases, strategic last-mile locations, and assets with high value-add potential, leveraging trends such as the booming e-commerce sector and the reshoring of manufacturing.
About us
We are a growth equity private equity firm that specializes in acquiring GP stakes in emerging funds. At Fund Launch Partners, we work with both emerging and seasoned fund managers, providing growth capital and serving as a long-term partner in the business. Our focus is on delivering value to all stakeholders, including employees, partners, investors, and portfolio assets alike. Our framework is built on aligned incentives and limited equity dilution. As a non-controlling stakeholder, we let managers focus on what they do best, while providing strategic support where it's needed. We believe in ensuring that all parties are incentivized for the long haul. Our mission is to systematize and optimize fundraising efforts, the firm, and the fund. At Fund Launch Partners, we are dedicated to helping our partners succeed and grow. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business thrive.
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https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/
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Employees at Fund Launch Partners
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Adam W. Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
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Natnaile Solomon
Business Finance and Data Science at the Leeds School of Business | University of Colorado Boulder
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Vu Tran
Fund Launch Partners | Private Equity/GP Stakes | Tran Family Office | Lean Six Sigma
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Lincoln Archibald
Co-founder & CIO….Dedicated to helping people start & scale funds
Updates
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🚀 Join us this morning Wednesday March 20th at 11am MT for an exclusive webinar featuring the founders of Fund Launch Partners as they unveil exciting news in the GP Stakes ecosystem. Secure your spot now to discover the "Holy Grail of Investing," gain direct insights on alternative investments, explore the benefits of partnering with us, and engage in a live Q&A session. Don't miss this opportunity to shape your investment future! #PrivateEquity #Investing #Webinar #GPStakes Register here: https://lnkd.in/gf5ZvsYG
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LEHI, UT, March 12, 2024-- Fund Launch Partners, a GP Stakes Fund partnering with emerging fund managers, announced today a partnership with Ollin Ventures, a Utah based early-stage venture capital firm. Ollin Ventures will be the first venture fund in Fund Launch Partners portfolio of general partnership interests. The partnership, which included both growth capital & investment via GP commitment, will fuel growth & stability for Ollin Ventures as they establish themselves in the VC market. As part of the partnership, Adam W. Campbell and Lincoln Archibald will become Strategic Advisors for Ollin Ventures, working with leadership Thomas Wilkinson & Stephen Smith. "Tom and the Ollin Ventures team are extremely well positioned to be one of Utah's leading venture firms, with an impressive track record of 27 previous syndicates, several of which have already been home runs. We are excited to be working alongside Ollin to help establish them as an institutional grade investment firm and further compound on the success they have already achieved." - Lincoln Archibald, Chief Investment Officer Ollin Ventures' strategy seeks to back 50 early stage companies out of Fund I. With their strategic partnership with a non-profit business incubator they are well positioned to capitalize on the vibrant Utah tech and startup scene.
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I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new fund, Fund Launch Partners. We are raising $50M to partner and invest with emerging fund managers, providing them with the capital and resources they need to succeed. I have been eagerly looking forward to the right time to start this investment firm since the inception of Fund Launch. We have built an incubator, like Y Combinator, that partners and invests with fund managers. We have an incredible team of Partners & Advisors to execute on our strategy Vu Tran Adam W. Campbell Bridger Pennington Mason Vranes We have our first investor webinar next Wednesday, December 6th at 1:00pm MST. If you have dry powder right now, or just want to hear what we are doing, join us next week. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/ggySNVhr
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