March 06, 2024
Private investments seem to be everywhere these days. Alternatives specialists, traditional asset managers, and tech platforms are all competing with direct deals or vehicles and strategies with the stated objective of “democratizing” access to what was not long ago a corner of capital markets exclusive to large institutions and family offices. The rationale for private investments within a traditional portfolio construction framework is sound: private investments can—when selected by an expert team with sourcing and underwriting skill—complement and diversify a simple mix of stocks and bonds, potentially enhancing returns and reducing risk. However, as prevalent as opportunities to invest in private markets may be, guidance is limited on precisely how to incorporate those assets into broader portfolios.
In our recent whitepaper, we answer the following:
Read more to learn about optimizing the pacing of annual commitments to reach target private markets allocations, a practice integral to the success of sophisticated investment portfolios.
The firm announced the final close of the GEM IS Fund, L.P. and affiliated vehicles. The Portfolio exceeded its fundraising target amid growing investor confidence in the pre-fund sponsor market.
University endowments, often consistent allocators to private equity, are being forced to reexamine their liquidity positions in light of federal funding cuts and a potential endowment tax increase. Matt Bank spoke with Buyouts about how these institutions might navigate the volatility.
As university endowments brace for tighter liquidity constraints amid federal funding cuts, Co-CIO Matt Bank spoke with FundFire about how these changes will impact portfolio construction and spending strategies going forward.
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