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Tuesday, June 16th is a webinar you WILL NOT want to miss!
We’ve been waiting to share this with you for months, and it’s finally time. Fund Launch AI is here and we’re ecstatic to share it with you.
If you want to be in the first cohort to receive access, be on the call.
You can register for the webinar here:
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Tuesday, June 16th is a webinar you WILL NOT want to miss!
We’ve been waiting to share this with you for months, and it’s finally time. Fund Launch AI is here and we’re ecstatic to share it with you.
If you want to be in the first cohort to receive access, be on the call.
You can register for the webinar here:
beta.fundlaunch.com


![Hardest vs Easiest Investment Funds to Start (Real Rankings)
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Not all investment funds are created equal — especially when it comes to fundraising.
In this video, we rank different types of investment funds based on how easy they are to raise capital for, drawing from real-world experience launching and advising hundreds of funds.
Some fund models naturally attract investors.
Others are significantly harder to raise money for — even if the strategy is good.
This breakdown will help you understand why certain funds raise capital faster, what investors actually look for, and how fund structure, risk, and clarity impact fundraising success.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• Which investment funds are easiest to raise capital for
• Why some fund types consistently attract investors
• How investor psychology affects fundraising
• What makes a fund “easy” or “hard” to raise money for
• Common fundraising mistakes new fund managers make
• How to think about fund choice before raising capital
If you’re considering launching a fund — or you’re curious how fundraising really works behind the scenes — this ranking will give you a clear framework to think about capital raising.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Categories of Funds
0:32 Is a Hedge Fund the Hardest Fund to Start?
1:21 Funds of Funds: Are They Harder to Start Than Hedge Funds?
2:43 Private Equity Funds
4:14 Venture Capital
5:29 Why Is Private Equity Harder Than Venture Capital?
7:21 Real Estate Funds
8:12 Private Credit Funds: Are They the Easiest Fund to Start?
9:05 Bridgers First Fund
10:46 Outro
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ABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTON:
Bridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8-figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8 portfolio funds.
He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 60,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Last year they launched 130 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million.
Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds.
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT financial or legal advice. Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subject to multiple variables and risks that make it impossible to predict success. Since we cannot predict success or provide you with information on what an average customer experience is by creating a fund, you should assume you will not have the same type of success or any success at all. We encourage you to seek out advice from other qualified professionals for advice on setting up your particular fund. Hardest vs Easiest Investment Funds to Start (Real Rankings)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uxtpnlgaej8/mqdefault.jpg)

![Starting from SQUARE ONE: How I Would Start Over in 2026
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We Help People Launch Funds! https://www.fundlaunch.com/?sl=youtube
If I had to start over in 2026 with nothing, this is the exact business roadmap I would follow. From having zero capital and no business to building scalable companies, this video breaks down the real-world steps required to move through every level of business growth, based on firsthand experience building over $45M in revenue and managing hundreds of millions in assets.
You’ll learn how to build a financial base, test business ideas fast without wasting money, and why service-based businesses are the best place to start. The video walks through each stage, from your first $10,000 all the way to building infrastructure, leverage, and systems that can support a nine-figure or billion-dollar company. This is not theory, it’s a practical framework you can apply immediately.
If you’re serious about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, or escaping the cycle of overthinking ideas, this breakdown will save you years of trial and error. Like the video, drop a comment with where you’re currently stuck, and subscribe for more real-world business strategy.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Level 0: Get My Base
1:53 Level 1: Fail Fast & Fail Cheap
7:23 Level 2: Scale/Split
10:38 Level 3: Building Infrastructure
11:25 Level 4: Keep Scaling
13:31 Outro
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ABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTON:
Bridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8-figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8 portfolio funds.
He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 60,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Last year they launched 130 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million.
Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds.
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT financial or legal advice. Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subject to multiple variables and risks that make it impossible to predict success. Since we cannot predict success or provide you with information on what an average customer experience is by creating a fund, you should assume you will not have the same type of success or any success at all. We encourage you to seek out advice from other qualified professionals for advice on setting up your particular fund. Starting from SQUARE ONE: How I Would Start Over in 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vx1xsnrJOeg/mqdefault.jpg)



![Fed Meeting Summary: Did They Cut Rates?
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The Federal Reserve just wrapped up its latest meeting — but did they cut rates? In this video, I break down everything you need to know from today’s Fed announcement in plain English.
You’ll learn:
What the Fed decided on interest rates
Jerome Powell’s key takeaways from the press conference
How the markets are reacting right now
What this decision means for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone watching the economy
Whether you’re trading, running a business, or just trying to stay ahead of the headlines, this summary will help you understand how the Fed’s move impacts your money.
👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — did the Fed make the right call?
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ABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTON:
Bridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8 figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8 portfolio funds.
He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 60,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Last year they launched 130 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million.
Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds.
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT financial or legal advice. Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subject to multiple variables and risks that make it impossible to predict success. Since we cannot predict success or provide you with information on what an average customer experience is by creating a fund, you should assume you will not have the same type of success or any success at all. We encourage you to seek out advice from other qualified professionals for advice on setting up your particular fund.
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