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Recast Capital

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San Francisco · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Recast Capital operates as an institutional-grade intermediary in venture, designed to help investors access the opportunity presented by emerging managers while supporting those managers in the process. Founded by institutionally-trained investment professionals with decades of experience investing in and supporting emerging managers, the firm runs GP programs (including its Accelerate and Enablement programs) to develop underrepresented and emerging fund managers. Its mission emphasizes bringing capital to underinvested communities and backing underrepresented emerging managers to drive impactful economic change, grounded in a strong values-based culture.

Invests inSector AgnosticNorth AmericaSan FranciscoUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Instruments
Equity

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Courtney McCrea· Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Recast Capital. Previously a Managing Director at fund-of-funds Weathergage Capital, a General Partner at Weston Presidio, founder of advisory firm Silver Partners, and a Director at Sterling Stamos. Holds an MBA from Kellogg and a BA in Economics from University of Illinois; Kauffman Fellows Class 3.

Sara Zulkosky· Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Recast Capital. Previously a Venture Partner at Greenspring Associates (now StepStone Group), a Principal at CNF Investments, and held operating roles at cleantech firm SkyBuilt Power. Holds an MBA from Georgetown and engineering degrees from George Washington University; Kauffman Fellows Class 23.

Caroline Fernandez· Director

Director of Programming at Recast Capital since June 2023, leading execution of the Accelerate and Enablement programs. Joined in 2022 as a Recast Fellow while an MBA candidate at Georgetown. Holds a journalism degree from Elon University and an MBA from Georgetown.

Ava Alemazkoor· Vice President

Vice President at Recast Capital; bio not yet published.

Cassandra Duchan Saucedo· Recast Fellow (Alumna)

Recast Fellow alumna who joined in 2021, pursuing a concurrent MPP-MBA at Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford GSB. Focused on sustainable investments supporting Black and Brown communities; previously interned with Impact Capital Managers and Cleo Capital. Undergraduate degree in economics from University of Colorado Boulder.

Elisabeth (Lissa) Villani· Senior Associate

Senior Associate who joined Recast as a Fellow in June 2024. An MBA candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business focused on supporting underrepresented emerging managers. Holds a degree in Computer and Information Science and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ethan Finkelstein· Recast Fellow (Alumnus)

Recast Fellow alumnus who joined in December 2022 while an MBA candidate at Georgetown. Focused on bringing capital to underinvested communities; previously managed a grant portfolio at foundation Comic Relief US. Holds an undergraduate degree from Tufts University.

Lina Kacyem· Recast Fellow (Alumna)

Recast Fellow alumna who joined in 2021, having advised startups in North America and Africa with a focus on underfunded and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Spent a decade in property & casualty insurance. Holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and degrees from Penn State.

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Recast Capital focus on?
Recast Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Recast Capital located?
Recast Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

What are common mistakes Recast Capital Co-Founder Sara Zulkosky sees emerging managers making? - YouTube

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Sara Zulkosky

What are Recast Capital Co-Founder Sara Zulkosky's favorite memories when meeting emerging managers? - YouTube

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Sara Zulkosky

How has Recast Capital Co-Founder Sara Zulkosky's relationship evolved with Courtney McCrea? - YouTube

Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Sara Zulkosky

Recast Capital Managing Partner Sara Zulkosky on Working With 65+ Managers | Seed to Harvest Ep49 - YouTube

Behind Genius · Sara Zulkosky

Why Diversity Matters for the Future of Emerging Managers with Sara Zulkosky of Recast Capital - YouTube

McGuireWoods LLP · Sara Zulkosky

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