Victoria Robson

Emerging managers serve up stakes

Offering an ownership stake in exchange for an anchor investment is helping some new GPs secure LP commitments.

The fundraising barbell effect

Market conditions continue to hamper fundraising for many new managers, but notable exceptions are pushing through.

Building the right team is key for emerging managers

Talent is a core ingredient of fundraising and future deal-making success.

GPs are setting the table stakes

New GPs negotiating terms need a balance between attracting capital and protecting the economics of the nascent fund.

AI is giving emerging managers the advantage

By deploying artificial intelligence tools, emerging managers have a chance to leapfrog legacy systems and firms.

Finding the right partners is pivotal for new funds

LPs want emerging managers to choose their third-party providers wisely.

New managers chart a differentiated course

It’s a tough market but new managers remain optimistic their unique offer will attract LPs.

Buyouts Emerging Manager Survey 2026: Seven takeaways

Here are the key findings that every emerging manager should know from the Buyouts Emerging Manager Survey conducted in partnership with Gen II Fund Services, LLC.

Six trends shaping the emerging manager landscape

We pinpoint the key themes steering the direction of fundraising and dealmaking for new GPs.

Indian private equity enjoys the spotlight

India’s private equity market is seeing record fundraises and a shift to buyout transactions.