Investors & Operators
Ep. 99 Crossover: Independent Sponsors + Emerging Managers with McGuireWoods
Aug 17, 2023
JON FINGER and JEFF BROOKER from McGuireWoods discuss the challenges faced by independent sponsors and emerging managers in fundraising. They also talk about the impact of being turned down by an LP, common mistakes made by emerging managers, and the future of independent sponsors. They emphasize the importance of team building, targeting the right LPs, and building relationships.
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- Individuals considering independent sponsorship should be adaptable and nimble in the fundraising environment.
- Building relationships with the right LPs and leveraging their network is crucial for emerging managers and independent sponsors in fundraising.
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Emerging Managers and Independent Sponsors
The podcast episode features a discussion with John Fingar and Jeff Brooker of McGuire Woods about emerging managers and independent sponsors in the private equity industry. They highlight the McGuire Woods emerging manager program and their focus on being a value-add partner to both communities. They discuss hosting regional events, thought leadership, introductions between GPs and LPs, and the success of their emerging manager conference. They also touch on the increase in hybrid models and the trend of super carry in fund structures.
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