This panel discussion webinar focuses on private equity investing, exploring current trends, future expectations, and the evolution of fund structures. The webinar begins with introductions from panelists representing various firms in the private equity space, followed by a presentation outlining Prequin's forecast for private equity market growth, highlighting a projected slowdown but continued strong growth nonetheless. The panel then delves into a discussion of fund structure innovations, comparing traditional closed-end drawdown funds with newer evergreen options like interval funds, emphasizing the importance of performance evaluation metrics (IRR vs. TWR) and the nuances of different transaction types (primary, secondary, co-investments). The panelists offer insights into navigating the vast private equity market, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and aligning investor expectations with the chosen fund structure and investment strategy. For example, the discussion highlights the increasing prevalence of GP-led secondary transactions, where general partners retain a stake in assets, offering a blend of secondary market liquidity and primary investment characteristics.
