All Things Fundraising

In Episode 36 of The Emerging Manager Growth Show , Gui Costin and Dan DiDomenico dive into best practices for cold email outreach and authentic communication with allocators. The episode highlights why authenticity and personalization win over automation in today’s fundraising environment. Gui and Dan share how to craft thoughtful, human emails that cut through the noise, structure a consistent m...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin speaks with Mark Levy, a differentiation expert and founder of Levy Innovation, known for helping individuals and organizations stand out through what he calls “big sexy ideas.” Levy has worked with major companies and thought leaders, including Simon Sinek, and emphasizes the power of clarity, surprise, and storytelling in business communi...

In today's episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Luedtke & Associates and acquisitions by Mercer Global Advisors and Beacon Pointe Advisors. Hear updates on investments coming from El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund, Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System, and Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board as well as searc...

In today's episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Schlegel Dunn and LCW Services acquisitions by Opera Group. Hear updates on investments coming from the Texas ERS, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS), and New York State Common Retirement Fund. Hear searches coming from the Town of Lexington Retirement System, Connecticut Retireme...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin sits down with Afzal M. Tarar, Founder and Managing Partner at Quartus Capital Partners LLC, to discuss his journey in AI and technology, management consulting, venture capital, strategies for capital raising, and building a high-performance investment platform. Afzal shares his insights on the evolving landscape of alternative investments, the...

In this episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like FortisPath Advisors and mergers like the one between Oakmont Capital Management and BilkeyKatz Investment Consultants. Hear updates on investments coming from The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) and allocation updates from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and Charlotte Firefighters’ R...

In this episode, Gui Costin and Tim Dolan dive into the best practices for leveraging Salesforce as a CRM tool for investment sales teams. Drawing from Dakota’s expertise, they emphasize the transformative potential of Salesforce when configured properly, debunk myths around its usability, and share actionable strategies for sales professionals to maximize productivity. They also highlight the dak...

In today's episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Avrio Wealth and Pacific Point Wealth Management as well as acquisitions like the one of EA Sports. Hear updates on investments coming from The Wayne County Employees Retirement System, City of Hartford Municipal Employees Retirement Fund,  and Employees' Retirement System of Texas. Hear search...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast , host Gui Costin interviews Alisa Kolodizner, Co-Owner and Managing Partner at Prairie Hill Holdings, an alternative investment firm focused on triple-net lease commercial real estate. Alisa shares her compelling journey from immigrant roots to high-impact financial professional and entrepreneur. Alisa began her career in financial services at TD Ameritrad...

Episode 21 of the Dakota Research Podcast explores why Industrials are 2025’s most competitive and capital-rich sector. We break down the wave of mega-deals—from Home Depot’s $15B consolidation play to Apollo’s aerospace carve-outs—and what’s fueling the surge in M&A activity. Industrials are being re-rated from cyclical to structural, driven by three major forces: reshoring and supply chain r...

This episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Nexus One Financial Advisors as well as acquisitions by Aprio and MAI Capital Management. Hear updates on investments coming from Houston Police Officers' Pension System, City of Jacksonville Retirement System, and Howard County Master Trust. Hear searches from City of Holyoke Retirement Board and Boston...

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Today's episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast covers newly registered RIAs like Beacon Advisors Holdings and Altair Financial as well as likely acquisitions by MAI Capital Management. Hear updates on investments coming from State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, KPN Pension, and The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Hear searches from The Colorado Public Emp...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast , Gui Costin sits down with Daniel Duncan, Managing Director of Business Development and Client Services for Seafarer Capital Partners, for an in-depth conversation about building a differentiated emerging markets manager distribution plan, navigating the U.S. investment professional landscape, and scaling relationships with institutional investors. Daniel,...

We cover newly registered RIAs like EmVision Capital Advisors and  Vistamark Investments as well as likely acquisitions by Creative Planning. Hear updates on investments coming from Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund, Alaska Retirement Management Board, and The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System. Hear searches from Norfolk (MA) County Retirement System and Illinois P...

In this Dakota Research Interview , Chris LeRoy and Alex DeMarco sit down with Rob Brown, Head of Commercial Real Estate Finance at ArrowMark Partners, to explore how the firm is navigating one of the most dynamic CRE credit markets in decades. Built during the volatility of COVID, rising rates, and regional bank pullbacks, ArrowMark’s platform now spans the full capital stack—from senior loans to...

In today's episode, we cover newly registered RIAs like Cadia Private Client and Clarity Retirement & Wealth as well as acquisitions by RIA Creative Planning. Hear updates on investments coming from Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association, West Yorkshire Pension Fund, and South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission. Hear searches from the Government Employees Pens...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast , Gui Costin speaks with Michael Ashmore, Founder of Rondeivu, an end-to-end InvesTech platform transforming how institutional investors source diligence, transact, and monitor investments across private markets. Michael, with over 20 years of experience in finance, private equity, and venture capital, shares his journey from a background in law and economi...

In this episode of the Dakota Research Interview, Chris LeRoy speaks with Jed Johnson, Head of GP Solutions at ORIX USA, about how the firm is reshaping capital access for private equity sponsors. With a $40B AUM platform and $10B in proprietary balance sheet capital, ORIX provides custom financing for GPs, including NAV loans, GP financings, and continuation vehicle structures. Jed shares how ORI...

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast , Gui Costin speaks with Michael Ashmore, Founder of Rondeivu, an end-to-end InvesTech platform transforming how institutional investors source diligence, transact, and monitor investments across private markets. Michael, with over 20 years of experience in finance, private equity, and venture capital, shares his journey from a background in law and economi...

In today's episode of Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Rothwell Investment Advisors and 34 Financial as well as acquisitions by Beacon Pointe Advisors. Hear updates on investments coming from Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois, and Employees' Retirement System of the City of Milwaukee. We also share the latest f...

In today's episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Serenity Capital Advisors, mergers like the one between Cerity Partners and Graypoint, and acquisitions by Corient Private Wealth. Hear updates on investments coming from CalSTRS, Washington Investment Board, and the New York State Common Retirement Fund. Additionally, hear searches coming from Cook...

In Episode 35 of The Emerging Manager Growth Show, Gui Costin and Tim Dolan share actionable strategies for emerging managers looking to raise capital through consultants, RIAs, and family offices. The episode emphasizes the importance of consistent outreach, city scheduling, and cold emailing to get in front of qualified investors. Gui and Tim break down the different consultant categories—includ...

In today's episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs KTF Investments and WaFd Wealth as well as acquisitions by EP Wealth Advisors. Hear updates on investments coming from Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Additionally, hear searches coming from Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. We also shar...

In this Dakota Research Interview , Chris LeRoy and Alex DeMarco sit down with Warren Thomas, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ExchangeRight, to explore how the firm built a $6.6B real estate platform focused on 1031 exchanges and net lease investing. Warren shares how ExchangeRight has never missed a rent payment across 1,350+ properties, and how the team delivers bond-like, recession-resilient...