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Funds that WonDecentralize Wall Street Author: Fund Launch
Welcome to Funds that Won. Where we dive deep into some of the world's most renowned investment funds. We talk to investment managers across the alternatives landscape and learn how they built their million and billion dollar asset management empires. We're talking teams, structures, portfolio management, Investment philosophy & best practices in launching and running alternative investment funds. ABOUT LINCOLN ARCHIBALD Lincoln helps entrepreneurs & investors start funds. Lincoln is Chief Financial Officer of Fund Launch and Managing Partner & CIO of Black Card Capital Partners He is an expert in alternative assets and works in real estate, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds Lincoln has consulted on more than 2 Billion AUM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnarchibald To learn more about launching and scaling your own fund, visit www.fundlaunch.com DISCLAIMER: All information shared are the sole thoughts and opinions of the author. Do not take any information as legal or financial advice. You should seek a certified accountant and a professional legal team for taking any further action. We are not selling or soliciting a security in any way, shape or form. This content is for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as financial or legal advice. Clients of Fund launch or Black Card Capital Partners may maintain positions and securities discussed on this podcast. Language: en Genres: Business, Business News, Investing, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Southview Timberland: Scaling a Fund from Dirt, Trees, and Vision: Ep 60
Episode 60
Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
In this episode of Funds That Won, we sit down with John Bernard of Southview Timberland Investments to uncover how a fund manager turned entrepreneur built a timberland fund in one of the most overlooked asset classes. John shares his journey from Wall Street to launching Southview, the unique economics of timber investing, and how biological growth provides consistent returns regardless of market conditions. We explore land appreciation, harvesting strategies, and the challenges of scaling a fund in such a relationship-driven industry. John also opens up about fundraising lessons, managing risk, and what it really takes to grow a billion-dollar fund in a niche market.
