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Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

Put Fundraising on the Front Burner

Jul 24, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges of fundraising in the private equity industry and the importance of a strategic approach. It highlights the need for understanding different types of LPs, storytelling, credibility, and execution in fundraising.
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Quick takeaways

  • LPs are demanding new and different strategies to gain confidence in GPs' ability to deliver results in a capital-constrained environment.
  • GPs need to understand the diverse needs of different LPs and tailor their approaches to establish long-term relationships.

Deep dives

Challenging Fundraising Landscape in Private Equity

In the podcast episode, the speaker discusses the evolving market dynamics in the private equity industry, where fundraising has become more challenging. The speaker highlights how LPs (limited partners) are now demanding something new and different to gain confidence in the GP's (general partner) ability to deliver real results in the face of macro turmoil. The speaker also mentions that the industry is currently experiencing a capital-constrained environment, with high competition for limited capital. This situation affects both new and existing funds, requiring GPs to rethink their fundraising strategies and view it as a strategic function of the firm.

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