Empowering the Next Generation of GPs with Courtney McCrea

Courtney McCrea is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recast Capital, an investment platform established to invest in and support emerging managers in venture capital, with a preference for diverse partnerships.   Prior to co-founding Recast, Courtney was a Managing Director of Weathergage Capital, a boutique fund of funds that provided its clients with access to premier venture capital, growth equity and  micro-VC partnerships. Venture fund commitments included both brand name funds and  emerging managers. In addition to fund investment responsibilities, Courtney led the direct co investing program at Weathergage. During her 10 year tenure at Weathergage, Courtney made  commitments to 100 funds and seven direct co-investments.   Prior to Weathergage, Courtney was a General Partner with Weston Presidio, a leading diversified  private equity firm based in San Francisco. After 7 years at Weston Presidio, she left in 2004 and  founded Silver Partners, a private equity advisory firm where she evaluated secondary and co investment opportunities and advised consumer growth businesses. Courtney was also a Director  at Sterling Stamos, where she managed investments in buyout funds, venture capital funds and  hedge funds.   Earlier in her career, Courtney made equity co-investments as an Assistant Vice President at PPM  America. She also spent 5 years at GE Capital where she worked on private equity, senior and subordinated debt investing.    [SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER]() Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. Subscribe on Substack: venturef.substack.com. FOLLOW US: LinkedIn @Venture:F Substack @VentureF Insta @VentureFPodcast X @VentureFPodcast You Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.