Top 3 Challenges When Setting Up a Fund
Fund launches rarely stall because the GP lacks a thesis. They stall when the work around the first close lands all at once. Terms need settling, LP conversations deepen, service providers need direction, and the operating model needs to be in place before the first capital call. As more emerging managers bring debut funds to […]
Beyond the Fund-of-Funds: Direct Investing, Co-Investments, and the New Rules of Private Market Access
For many family offices, accessing private markets through fund-of-funds has been a familiar starting point. But as direct deals, co-investments, and syndicates become more common, questions around control, economics, and closer relationships with managers and founders surface early. Comparing these routes in practice is not always straightforward. Beyond the Fund-of-Funds is designed to explore exactly […]