INSIGHTS

Incline Equity Partners Closes on $314.5 Million for New Fund Platform, Incline Elevate Fund, L.P.

July 11, 2019

Incline Equity Partners Closes on $314.5 Million for New Fund Platform, Incline Elevate Fund, L.P. Sixpoint Partners served as exclusive placement agent New York, July

The Market for GP Stakes

June 28, 2019

For years, private equity firms have had to think creatively about how to find outside capital for their operational needs. As the few publicly traded

How GPs Can Attract More LP Capital: A Look in the Mirror

May 10, 2019

It is well-documented that today’s private equity fundraising market is crowded with activity. With record amounts of capital being closed for funds, as well as

Evolving Structures in the Secondary Market

April 17, 2019

As the secondary market evolves, LPs and GPs alike are able to access a number of different types of transactions that were previously not common.

(Don’t) Curb Your (Team’s) Enthusiasm

March 22, 2019

On Tuesday of this week I lectured at the Wharton Graduate School of Business on “The Fundamentals of Private Equity Fundraising.” It was a highlight

GPs Launching Funds Earlier

March 1, 2019

Greetings from Los Angeles this week where I’m writing today’s issue. I want to give a shout out to the LA private equity community. There

CORE Industrial Partners Debut $230 Million Private Equity Fund Closes Above Initial Hard Cap

February 20, 2019

CORE Industrial Partners Debut $230 Million Private Equity Fund Closes Above Initial Hard Cap Sixpoint Partners served as exclusive global placement agent New York, February

How to Balance Strong LP Demand But Uncertain Timing to Close

February 15, 2019

Many of the articles I publish focus on what to do if you hit roadblocks during your fundraise. One area I have not discussed as

Reimagining Hurdle Rates

January 25, 2019

Hurdle rates, one of the three key fund terms along with carried interest and management fees, are such a well-established entity in the private equity