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Last week, our Founder and Managing Partner Nasir C. Qadree joined Romaine Bostick, CFA and Alix Steel on Bloomberg “The Close” at their New York studio. Nasir shared insights on the state of Venture Capital, unpacked our $50M investment partnership with Barclays through the Barclays Black Formation Investment mandate, expanded focus on Health Equity, and emphasized why #Equity should remain vital to the future of venture capital and private markets more broadly. #VentureCapital #PrivateMarkets #WealthGap #HealthEquity You can watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/ehkXNP6Y

I've completed the Finance Accelerator Simulation Experience with AmplifyME, led by Elisabetta Fabris, featuring a fast-paced and immersive simulation in partnership with Morgan Stanley and UBS. This dynamic simulation allowed me to step into two critical roles in financial markets: Sell-Side: Gained practical insights as an Investment Bank trader, managing client relationships, optimizing bid/offer spreads, and balancing risk positions precisely. Buy-Side: Sharpened my skills as an Asset Manager, constructing diversified portfolios, analyzing market trends, and navigating investment constraints to maximize returns while outperforming benchmarks. This immersive experience deepened my understanding of the complex interplay between market participants and gave me valuable real-world insights into both sides of the trading floor. Excited to apply these skills as I continue my journey in finance! #AmplifyME #MorganStanley #UBS #FinancialMarkets

With private markets evolving rapidly, what lies ahead for investors? We have interviewed Jean Salata of EQT Asia and Lionel Assant of Blackstone to discuss the future of private markets and the strategies shaping the next phase of growth. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dazygQRG #familyofficeinsights #GFO2024

Looking forward to speaking at the Private Equity Wire Emerging Managers Summit today in London. Myself and Alpesh Doshi will be moderating a roundtable discussion about the operational stack of modern PE businesses, getting into the weeds of tech stacks, service providers and the challenges of building your business for scale with limited resources. Drop me a line if you're attending the event and keen to catch up! #PEWEmergingManagers #PE #VC #business #investing #event

Read the latest issue of Beyond 60/40 where we highlight alternative investments research and insights from industry leaders, including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, The Carlyle Group, KKR. https://lnkd.in/e9DgPxbz

Reading the Goldman Sachs' 2025 M&A outlook got me thinking about how the private markets are evolving rapidly. Have you noticed the shift? In my experience, the key to thriving in this environment is adaptability. Here are three insights from GS' M&A trends that I believe can be applied to private markets: 1. Increased Exit Focus & Capital Reallocation – As fund vintages are in hyper-extension mode there is extra pressure on investors to prioritize distributions to paid-in-capital (hello DPI!). We are looking at you fund V on your 3rd extension holding on to one or two key exits 😉 Having the right tools in place can help juggle conversations around recycling strategies, continuation funds, & cash to sustain LP relationships for the next '25 or '26 flagship fund 2. Embrace digital transformation to streamline operations. – If you're not ahead you're behind. The fear vs. fomo venture paradigm has shifted and the status quo mentality of 2024 is behind us. Start your engines 🏎️ 3. AI, AI? AI... AI-Driven Investment Opportunities – High levels of dry powder makes for an incredible bull market and AI is front and center to benefit. Join your buddies already present in the infrastructure, platform, and application layers to align with broader industry transformation before it moves into phase II. Let's continue the dialog on what other trends we expect in 2025. #PrivateMarkets #Innovation #continuationfund #digitaltransformation #M&A #AI #2025vintage

Looking to connect in the private markets? You’re in the right place. A new report by Greenbrook found that LinkedIn is the only channel that matters in alternative assets: 🔹 95% of private market firms have an active LinkedIn presence. 🔹 Leading firms like Blackstone, Brookfield, and EQT Group are moving away from traditional institutional tones to adopt more engaging, insightful content. 🔹 Investment and deal announcements drive the most posts, but thought leadership remains critical for building credibility. With the wealth channel becoming a key source of capital, digital engagement is more important than ever. ~~~~ That why I just launched The Private Markets Forum here on LinkedIn. Private markets (private equity, VC, fund management, etc) are booming, and they're set to double again to over $30 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗨𝗠 𝗯𝘆 2030. Solving their operational pain is a massive market opportunity. The Forum will connect the technology firms helping private market practitioners scale their operations. Give it a follow! 🙌 ✅

With private markets evolving rapidly, what lies ahead for investors? Jean Salata of EQT Asia and Lionel Assant of Blackstone discuss the future of private markets and the strategies shaping the next phase of growth. Watch the video to learn more: https://ubs.gv6.co/l9ZD9e #familyofficeinsights #GFO2024

🎙 Dive into the future of private equity, sustainability, and technology with Johnny el Hachem, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity. Interviewed by Giovanni Amodeo, Johnny shared his journey in building Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity, and the innovative strategies employed to anticipate future trends and address global challenges. Watch the full fireside chat from the Mergermarket M&A series here: https://bit.ly/4cyg7OC #EdRPE #PrivateEquity #EdRConvictions