Paul Cohn

In this discussion, Paul Cohn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Agility Equity Partners, dives into the booming world of continuation vehicles (CVs) which surged from $7B to $70B in just a decade. He highlights how CVs allow general partners to retain top assets while providing liquidity to limited partners. The conversation explores performance metrics from an HEC Paris study, revealing that single-asset CVs outperform traditional buyouts. Cohn also discusses the rapid rise of independent sponsors in the lower middle market, revealing their significant deal volume and appeal.