Transforming Venture Capital Through Innovation and Capitalism
David Teten is the founder of Coolwater Capital and a strong advocate for capitalism and its role in driving innovation and economic growth. His company’s values align perfectly with Liberty Ventures, making him a standout speaker at the upcoming Principled Business New York Summit, this September 18-19.
Pro-Capitalism: A Clear Philosophy
David’s philosophy is clear: “We work with and support venture capitalists who support capitalism.” Coolwater Capital is dedicated to creating value and paying it forward by contributing to their community through various channels including blogs, presentations and books.
Creating Value Through Innovation
Coolwater Capital’s portfolio spans across industries, highlighting their commitment to innovation.
David’s commitment to innovation is reflected in Coolwater Capital’s extensive portfolio backing over 256 high-caliber VC funds across diverse industries such as Fintech, EdTech, HealthTech, BioTech, DefenseTech, Supply Chain, EnergyTech and more. The breadth of investment opportunities highlights their dedication to exploring new and diverse avenues for growth.
Driven by Purpose: Innovation and Diversity
2 of Coolwater Capital’s key values are innovation and diversity. As David puts it, “Innovation is the driver of productivity and economic growth; however, no one VC can be the expert on all possible innovation opportunities even if that VC is narrowly focused on a given domain. The real experts are the founders with deep product-market fit whom VCs back.”
Coolwater Capital also strongly believes that teams which are more diverse (by philosophy, background, age, industry, etc.) generate greater success. While they have no mandate to invest in diversity, their cohorts to date reflect that:
25% of GPs have 1 or more female Partners; and
42% have 1 or more Partners from an underrepresented minority or person of color.
As David notes, “We’re achieving the DEI goal that Harvard and many others are trying to achieve, but we’re doing it without any quotas or filtering based on race, gender, etc.”
Join Us at the Summit
Join us in New York this September 18-19 to hear from David Teten and other visionary leaders.
David Teten’s story is a testament to the power of capitalism in fostering innovation and supporting diverse talent. His insights on building successful venture capital funds and promoting economic freedom are invaluable for anyone looking to make a difference in the business world.
Register today for the Principled Business New York Summit and you will have the chance to be part of a meaningful conversation about the future of capitalism and venture capital.