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Manager due diligence 2.0 is already hereAI is well on its way to reshaping how LPs evaluate PE funds, but as the technology becomes increasingly widespread, it’s data quality and human judgment that are emerging as key factors.
Commonfund’s Lodge: Not all CVs are working outWhile continuation funds are increasingly common liquidity solutions, not all of them are delivering the appropriate returns, according to Cari Lodge, head of secondaries at Commonfund.
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.
Side Letter: ESG confusion; Bain's debut $1bn; Commonfund surveyESG reporting is still confusing for the majority of portfolio companies. Plus: Bain seeks $1 billion for its debut insurance fund and midday drinking in Cannes shows post-covid exuberance in the industry is back. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LP allocations in 2023; Ardian's employee ownership; Ham Lane's token talkThe dreaded denominator doesn't seem to be having a significant impact on LP allocations for next year. Plus: Commonfund's succession plan; and Ardian joins Ownership Works. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
The impact secondaries market moves up a gearThe amount of dry powder dedicated to impact secondaries increased markedly in 2022 – if from a very low base.
Women of Influence: 2022 Private equityOur programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.
Adams Street Partners hires Commonfund co-head of VCThe Chicago-based firm has hired Brijesh Jeevarathnam as partner and co-head of global venture fund investments.
- Commonfund expands London team
Former Cambridge Associates managing director Miriam Schmitter will join the firm as a director.
- Commonfund promotes Lodge to managing director
Cari Lodge joined Commonfund Capital last May to focus on secondaries.