Future Standard overview
Stories about Future Standard
Alter Domus and Portfolio Advisors: Mid-market GP-led secondaries heat up
As GP-led dealflow continues to outstrip available capital, there has been a flight to quality and a flight to the mid-market, say Tim Toska of Alter Domus and Brian Mooney of Portfolio Advisors
Portfolio Advisors on resilience in the mid-market
The mid-market will be the most likely source of co-investment deal activity this year, say Ben Hur and Adam Clemens of Portfolio Advisors.
Portfolio Advisors on gender diversity: What does success look like?
Measuring progress on gender diversity must cover everything from recruitment and retention to the pay gap and career advancement, says Liz Campbell, managing director at Portfolio Advisors.
Portfolio Advisors: The GP-led supply-demand imbalance
There is a shortage of buy-side capital for GP-led continuation funds, even though LPs are quickly waking up to the opportunity, say Portfolio Advisors’ Brian Mooney and Stephen Sloan.
Portfolio Advisors: The case for GP-led secondaries
A positive selection bias, deep due diligence and strong alignment make GP-led secondaries an attractive proposition, say Portfolio Advisors managing directors Brian Mooney and Stephen Sloan.
Future Standard contact information
Offices
3025 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19104, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
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Key Contact Mr. Bill DeSanto | Job titleManaging Director, Global Head of Consultant Relations | LocationDarien, United States | Email  -------- |
| Key ContactMr. Mike Kelly | Job titlePresident and Chief Investment Officer | LocationDarien, United States | Email --------- |
| Key ContactMr. Peter Rand | Job titleMD & Head of Client Relations | LocationDarien, United States | Email ------ |
| Mr. Philip Browne | Job titleChief Financial Officer and Head of Finance and Administration | LocationDarien, United States | Email ----- |
Future Standard fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 148
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Future Standard funds managed
Funds in market: 3
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Closed funds: 35
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Stories that mention Future Standard
North America expected to remain top dog of secondaries dealmaking in 2026
Despite economic headwinds, geopolitical uncertainty and more, there’s still strong appetite for North American secondaries this year.
Side Letter: APAC breathing room
LPs with active Asia strategies are using a lull in regional deployment to better assess GP relationships. Plus: Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is leaning into the mid-market. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Secondaries volume to maintain strong pace on back of expected record year
Secondaries professionals and LPs dust off their crystal balls to give their views on what will drive the market over the next 12 months.
Side Letter: LAFPP's PE pacing plan
LA Fire and Police Pension System isn't shying away from private equity, despite its overexposure. Plus: Brookfield is seeking higher returns for its next Global Transition fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Timing the debt market
What one investor’s thoughts about private debt might say about the wider appetite for private equity. Plus: LAFPP is doubling down on the asset class; and investors are anticipating a wave of distress in the UK. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Ares' India ambitions; PE compliance tips
Ares has its sights on India following its acquisition of Crescent Point Capital. Plus: how to navigate the thorny issue of private funds compliance in 2023; and how Europe's buyout market fared in the first half. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
LAFPP rehires private equity consultant
The US pension fund reached the final round of their considerations on 6 April and unveiled a new commitment.
Side Letter: PE's $73bn democratising duo; Santa Barbara's allocation outlook
There's a newly combined firm on the block offering retail investors and private wealth clients access to private markets. Plus: Santa Barbara has a plan to get its private equity allocation in check; and you have the chance to tell us which women have the biggest influence in private markets. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.