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FUND Accelerator

5 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

A 5 week program with real Fund Managers and LPs showing you how to launch a institutional FUND!!

FUND Accelerator

5 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

A 5 week program with real Fund Managers and LPs showing you how to launch a institutional FUND!!

Hosted by

Dr. Joel Palathinkal

My program graduates hundreds of new fund managers w/ a 110k+ person community

Dr. Joel Palathinkal

My program graduates hundreds of new fund managers w/ a 110k+ person community

Course overview

Make your dream of becoming an Emerging Fund Manager... a Reality!!

Go from the aspirations of launching a fund to developing and thesis and fund strategy to launch an institutional fund in just 5 weeks!!

Who is this course for

Tech Operators

You have tech chops, but you want to build finance chops & learn how to build a FUND thesis

Angel Investors

those with a track record as a syndicate, who now wants to go institutional

Aspiring Fund Managers

Those who always dreamed of launching their own private equity or venture fund

Tech Operators

You have tech chops, but you want to build finance chops & learn how to build a FUND thesis

Angel Investors

those with a track record as a syndicate, who now wants to go institutional

Aspiring Fund Managers

Those who always dreamed of launching their own private equity or venture fund

Social Impact

Those who want to create real change by providing access to capital to the people who can change the world

Topics covered

The Asset Allocation Universe

Learning about the universe of Asset Allocators and how various entities invest in various types of funds

Fund Manager Toolkits

The right tools and checklists needed to be a successful fund manager

Fund Modeling and Portfolio Construction

Learning how to model out fund size, capital allocation strategies, fees, & time horizons

Fund Terms, Decks, & Performance Reporting

Understanding the terms that impact the business, compliance, & reporting performance kpis

Datarooms, Compliance, Diligence, & LP Updates

Learning the process & communication points to stakeholders in the investment management industry

See what people are saying

If you are a new or seasoned VC, you need to join the The Sutton Capital community. It is great community to learn and network with other VCs and investors. The relationships and friendships I’ve built and feedback I’ve gotten have been invaluable.

Aihui Ong

General Partner, Transform Capital

I really enjoyed Joel's accelerator for emerging fund managers - it was great to connect with other managers in similar situations and hear candid feedback from fund-of-funds and family offices about what they look for.

Nik Milanović

General Partner, The Fintech Fund

The Sutton Capital LP accelerator has been a truly great experience. I'm currently nearing the end of the program, which has been super helpful with not only connecting with other LPs but with so many different emerging fund managers and many others from the venture community. Dr. Joel Palathinkal, who runs the program is amazing, he has curated

Brandon Maier

General Partner, LvlUp Ventures

Sutton Capital does a fantastic job of training the new generations of emerging fund managers, while also introducing them to limited partners, which is something that most other programs don't do.

Mariano González Vasconcelos

General Partner, MGV Capital

I had the pleasure of going through the Sutton Capital VC program. Joel is a fantastic person and genuinely wants to see everyone succeed. Launching and raising capital for a fund is hard, but the program does an excellent job at bringing a variety of LPs and understand what they want to see as potential investors. I'll recommend..

Eunice Ajim

General Partner, Ajim Capital

Sutton Capital has created a unique emerging manager program that balances the need of GPs to expand their network and the need of LPs to engage on their own terms. It was a blast to be part of the Summer '22 cohort! Thanks Joel for your thoughtful help.

Anna Garcia

General Partner, Altari Ventures

Joel has created a unique platform that has well curated investors and funds, and his attention to details and enthusiasm make this both a highly effective and enjoyable tool to use.

Safa Rashtchy

General Partner, Think + Ventures

Joel Palathinkal runs a really fantastic LP/GP community where everyone learns and get a fair chance to present their fund. Definitely a place to build long lasting relationships. Highly recommended.

Nardo Manoloto

General Partner, Qbits Ventures

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Meet your instructor

Dr. Joel Palathinkal

CEO of Sutton Capital

Dr. Joel Palathinkal is an active investor and entrepreneur affiliated with a global network of Single Family Offices, High Net Worth Investors, Endowments, and Venture Capitalists. He's the CEO of Sutton Capital and an LP / Mentor to both emerging and institutional investment managers. Sutton Capital invests in opportunities focused on Fintech, Real Estate, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Space Exploration, Impact Investing, Cleantech, & Climate Change. Early in Joel’s career, he ran technology product innovation in Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, & for the Dept. of Defense. He completed his Ph.D in Modeling & Simulation while he was building flight simulators for the NAVY & DOD.

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FREE Fund Modeling Lecture with 50 FUND Managers & an excel download!!

Download the excel file here: herehttps://docsend.com/view/i53hdkggmvs84n8u

Learning is better with cohorts

Active learning, not passive watching

This course focuses on live workshops and hands-on projects

Learn with a cohort of peers

You’ll be learning in public through breakout rooms and an engaged community

Learn with a cohort of peers

Surround yourself with like-minded people who want to grow alongside you

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