Roy D. Mansell is a highly accomplished financial leader and strategic visionary, serving as Chief Investment Officer for CO\\OP Studios and Chief Executive Officer for CO\\OP General Partners. With over 25 years of investment experience, Roy's expertise spans investment management, investment banking, and project development across diverse sectors including energy, critical minerals, grid infrastructure, and digital technology.

 

In his pivotal dual roles, Roy is instrumental in not only leading the marketing and fundraising for Idaho Film Fund I, LP, but also in overseeing the capital raise and portfolio investments for multiple future funds managed by CO\\OP General Partners. His career is characterized by his ability to create a "bridge" between institutional investors and high-growth development opportunities, particularly those focused on decentralized infrastructure and commerce.

 

Prior to joining CO\\OP Studios, Roy is and continues to serves as the CEO of Periodic Financial Corp, a development and investment company focused on nuclear energy, critical minerals, data centers, and decentralized digital infrastructure. He also served as Managing Member of RA Financial Partners, LLC, where he led initiatives in precious metals, energy, shipping, and digital technology ventures, including fintech and e-sports platforms. His extensive background also includes significant roles in institutional fixed income at Guzman & Company, Banc of America Securities, and Wells Fargo, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex financial instruments and client management.

 

Roy's deep understanding of Private Equity, Fund Vehicles, and Private Placements is invaluable in clearly articulating CO\\OP Studios' unique investment thesis. He is adept at showcasing how the studio's vertically integrated, employee-owned model offers portfolio diversification, direct access to intellectual property assets, fast capital rotation, and attractive risk/return ratios uncorrelated to macroeconomic trends, while also emphasizing robust risk mitigation strategies. A finance graduate of DePaul University and MBS Certified by the New York Institute of Finance, Roy's leadership is key to securing the strategic investments that will fuel CO\\OP Studios' mission to redefine entertainment production and foster a sustainable, community-focused creative ecosystem.