Commentary

How we compiled the Buyouts Emerging Manager Report

More than 140 fund managers and 50 institutional investors contributed to the 2021 Buyouts Emerging Manager Report produced in partnership with Gen II Fund Services, LLC.

Buyouts survey shows the enduring appeal of emerging managers

The pandemic raised the bar for emerging managers, but the potential to generate outsized returns means appetite remains strong for those with compelling propositions.

What LPs want: Walking a fine line on fund terms

LPs in emerging manager funds tend to push hard on terms but conceding too much can ultimately spell disaster.

Buyouts Emerging Manager Survey 2021: Seven takeaways

Launching a new private equity firm is no easy task in any environment, and even more so in a pandemic. Here are seven findings every emerging manager should know from the Buyouts Emerging Manager Survey conducted in partnership with Gen II Fund Services, LLC.

How emerging managers are tackling fundraising in a pandemic

Ongoing travel restrictions combined with a wave of early re-ups mean emerging manager fundraising is as challenging as ever.

How emerging managers can provide a diversification effect

Emerging managers often provide investors with access to niche strategies that improve diversification, says Argand Partners director of investor relations, Kay Blackwell.

How emerging managers are getting LPs to open up

As LPs become more receptive to new relationships, strong networks and track records are helping emerging managers stand out in a crowded mid-market.