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The Architect of Creative Capital

CO\\OP General Partners (CO\\OP GP) serves as the strategic finance arm and General Partner for the specialized investment funds within the CO\\OP Studios ecosystem. We sit at the intersection of institutional-grade private equity and high-impact intellectual property, providing the fiduciary oversight and capital structure necessary to bring ambitious projects to life.

Employee Owned

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We All Win When Interests Align

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Our Role

As the General Partner, we are responsible for the management, deployment, and stewardship of capital across our portfolio. Our mandate covers two primary pillars:

  • Private Equity & Fund Management: We structure and manage funds that provide investors with diversified exposure to media, technology, and production assets. We handle the rigorous financial modeling, risk assessment, and governance required to maintain institutional standards.

  • The GP for the Ecosystem: CO\\OP GP acts as the central hub for our various ventures. We provide the "financial engine" that allows our creative teams to focus on world-class execution while we ensure long-term value creation for our limited partners.

Our Strategy

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Active Management, Built from the Ground Up

We believe that the best work—and the best returns—happen when everyone is pulling in the same direction. By moving beyond the disconnect of traditional "big-city" finance, CO\\OP GP takes a hands-on, homegrown approach to investment management. We don’t just allocate capital from a distance; we are active participants in the workshop, helping to shape every project from the roots up to ensure operational excellence and capital efficiency.

For our partners, this means a rare level of alignment. We have real skin in the game, treating every dollar with the care and shared pride of a local business while maintaining the discipline of a professional fund. It is a dedicated, "boots-on-the-ground" philosophy that ensures our goals are always perfectly in sync with the success of our creators and the expectations of our investors.

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The Ecosystem

A Vertically Integrated Studio

Our strength lies in our vertical integration. By housing both the "bank" (CO\\OP GP) and the "industrial workshop" (CO\\OP Studios) under one roof, we eliminate the traditional friction between finance and creative.

  • CO\\OP Studios: An industrial-level art and entertainment institution that produces film and TV locally for the world-wide market.

  • Local Impact: We are dedicated to providing a path to creative careers for even the most rural Idahoans. We find no romance in the notion of a starving artist; instead, we provide local jobs at an industrial scale, educating and training a workforce that proves local investors can profit while growing a prosperous creative community.

  • Vendor Integration: Our ecosystem includes dedicated vendors in Creative Development, Talent, Sales & Distribution, Productions, Post, Marketing, and Music. By integrating these vendors locally, we avoid over-priced external options and keep capital working within our own community and projects.

CO\OP General Partners is committed to transparency, innovation, and the pursuit of "alpha" in the creative economy. We invite our partners to join us in a new era of media investment where financial discipline meets boundless imagination.

For inquiries regarding fund participation or strategic partnerships, please access our secure Client Portal.

 

Disclaimer: Your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Please consult your tax professional. We are not financial advisors.

Our Commitment

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CO\\OP Studios Team

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Jacob Brumfield

Chief Executive Officer 

Executive Producer

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Wesley Alley

VP Head of Production

Executive Producer

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Douglas Triconi

VP Chief Marketing Officer

Executive Producer

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Tim Callender

VP Head of Bus Dev

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Jackson Lanzing

VP Head of Creative Dev

Executive Producer

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Blackhorse Lowe

VP Director of Arts

Executive Producer

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Garrett Sergeant

VP Head of Distribution

Executive Producer

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Heather Rae

Executive Producer

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Mark Holder

Executive Producer

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Christine Holder

Executive Producer

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