Carry is one of the most powerful tools a private fund manager has to attract talent, align incentives, and reward performance. Yet many managers struggle to design an allocation framework that is fair, motivating, and operationally workable. When carried interest...
As the year winds down, most GPs are scrambling to close deals, prep for audits, and survive year-end chaos. But if you’re running a private equity firm, there’s one more critical task you can’t ignore: building a real, thoughtful budget for your management...
Whether an emerging manager or an established firm, the thought of finding a new fund administrator can be daunting. Fears that switching providers will consume valuable time and resources or result in costly mistakes often overshadow the long-term benefits. However,...
If you’re launching or growing your first fund, you’re juggling more than just investments. Investor expectations are higher, compliance is more complex, and operational missteps can slow your momentum, or worse, damage credibility. One of the biggest financial...
Raising private capital today looks very different than it did 25 years ago. In the early 2000s, a manager with a strong track record and a good reputation could attract capital with a lean back office, sometimes just a single accountant working off spreadsheets....
In today’s market, investors are more selective than ever. Operational due diligence (ODD) has become a core part of the investment decision-making process, especially as regulatory scrutiny and investor expectations continue to rise. For general partners, the quality...
