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What makes the operating partner of the future?Amid economic uncertainty, rising borrowing costs, AI disruption and extended hold periods, operating partners need a refreshed set of skills and attributes.
Why modern OPs need… Initial impactValue creation initiatives increasingly take place over the entire lifespan of an investment, but the initial engagement period – however that’s defined – remains critical.
The secrets to being the perfect co-investment partnerA well-thought-out strategy can put you first in line as the partner of choice for your favourite GPs, according to participants at PEI's latest sponsored co-investment roundtable.
How big is the GP-led secondaries market today?GP-led processes overtook traditional LP deals as a proportion of secondaries volume in 2020, and now account for around half of transaction volume.
Who sets the pricing in a continuation fund?An auction process is the most common means of price setting, but there are exceptions.
Three trends for GP-led secondaries’ next phaseAlignment and specialisation come to the fore as the GP-led secondaries market matures.
Do GPs need to hire a third party to obtain a valuation and fairness opinion in a GP-led?Proposed reforms in the US aim to make an independent fairness opinion a requirement in GP-led deals.
Co-investors under pressure from regulatorsCo-investment brings benefits to both GPs and LPs, but unless tensions are resolved, there is a real risk it could be regulated out of the market
Side Letter: Robert Smith's 'optimism'; Tackling PE's gender gap; Europe's debt deal declineVista founder Robert Smith remains optimistic despite a slowdown in enterprise software consumption. Plus: tips for improving your firm's gender parity and why private equity is proving important for Europe's private debt market. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
LPs double down on due diligenceInvestors look for managers with the talent, capacity and experience to ride out market volatility, writes James Williams.