Main Conference Day 2
The rise of Semi Liquid and Evergreen Funds in Secondaries
Join us for an informative conversation on semi-liquid and evergreen funds! Explore the rising popularity of these innovative investment structures like UCI II, LTAF, ELTIF, and SCSp. We’ll simplify operational complexities and share key considerations for effective structuring. Plus, learn about distribution platforms that can broaden your reach.
Pre-registration required
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- Jamie Villiers - Senior Director, SS&C
- Sophia Damianou - Managing Director, Evercore
How are buyout sponsors leveraging secondary solutions to address portfolio management and liquidity needs? What are the implications of buyout and secondary strategies converging for the evolution of specialised secondary firms? As primary firms enhance their secondary capabilities, what steps can they take to align these efforts with the interests of their LP relationships?
- Andrew Rearick - Partner, Fried Frank
- Chip Davis - Managing Director, 50 South Capital
- Sabrina Harliman - Principal, TPG
- Chi Cheung - Managing Partner, CVC Secondary Partners
What makes the mid-market particularly fertile ground for GP-led transactions, and what are the unique challenges and pitfalls for firms operating in this space? Are there specific sectors or types of assets that are better suited for mid-market GP-leds? How can mid-market GPs overcome the lack of capital availability and attract lead buyers to their deals?
- Brian Digney - Research and Content Director, Standards Board for Alternative Investments
- Marion Peiridier - Managing Director, Five Arrows
- Nick Kavanagh - Principal, Unigestion
- Aleksander Zahariev - Principal, Secondaries, Capital Dynamics
- Mike Zeleniuch - Managing Director, Secondaries, Apogem Capital
- Daniel Wieder - Managing Director & Head of Secondaries, H.I.G. Capital
How are buyers and sellers of secondaries adjusting their pricing models to account for a potential market correction and ongoing macro uncertainty? What are the most significant risks for secondary funds that bought assets at high valuations?
- Adrian Lopez de Armentia - Vice President - Secondary Advisory, Ely Place Partners
- Anthony Shontz - Partner, Co-Head of the Private Equity Partnership Investments, Partners Group
- Jemma Bruton - Managing Director, Salica Investments
- Kristaps Ronis - Partner, Ion Pacific
- Jacob Rawel - Managing Director, Lexington Partners
How are buyers and sellers of secondaries adjusting their pricing models to account for a potential market correction and ongoing macro uncertainty? What are the most significant risks for secondary funds that bought assets at high valuations?
- Tarik Moumou - Director, Raymond James
- Sanja Cvetinovic - Managing Director, Northleaf Capital Partners
- George Wu - Managing Director, CF Private Equity
- Christoph Landolt - Investment Manager, Multiplicity Partners AG
- Kristof Van Overloop - Managing Director, Head of Secondaries, Flexstone Partners
By invitation only, closed-door discussion run under the Chatham House Rule
This exclusive session is only open to invited development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
For more information, please contact Sarah Donahue on sarah.donahue@informa.com
- Liviu Morariu - CEO & Co-Founder, PensionMandate
- Jasmine Hunet - Senior Managing Director, Evercore
How are LP-led secondaries reshaping liquidity strategies in private equity, and what market trends are driving their rapid adoption? What does the rise of LP-led secondaries reveal about shifting power dynamics between LPs and GPs in today’s evolving private equity landscape? With secondary market volumes reaching record highs, how can LPs leverage these transactions to optimize portfolios and navigate market volatility?
- Daniel Benin - Managing Partner, Committed Advisors
- Rocío Heres - Partner, AltamarCAM Partners
- Cari Lodge - Founder & Managing Partner, Aqualis Partners
- Antoine Drean - CEO & Founder, Palico
- Briac Houtteville - Managing Director, Future Standard
What are the key considerations for evaluating "CV squared" transactions to ensure alignment with long-term value creation? From an LP perspective, what critical questions can help assess whether a CV squared deal serves the best interests of all stakeholders? How can the industry establish best practices to maintain the integrity and reputation of the CV market while fostering sustainable growth?
- Gaël Pariente - Founder & Host, Voix de la Finance
- Charles Aponso - Partner, Head of Europe (Primaries, Co-Investments & Secondaries), Quilvest Capital Partners
- Morten Lundin - Managing Director, Pantheon
As the secondary market explodes, what are the biggest challenges in finding and hiring experienced talent? What are the key skills and experiences that new entrants should look for when building their teams? How can smaller firms compete with large-cap players for top talent?
- Tim Hames - Co-Founder and Partner, Acuti Associates
- Emily Cook - Performance Coach and Founder, FOUND
- Zoe Yeo - Partner, Headway Capital Partners
What are the key differences in valuation and due diligence for real assets compared to traditional private equity? How do secondaries provide a crucial liquidity solution for long-term real estate and infrastructure assets? What are the key investment opportunities and challenges in niche sectors like power plant and data center secondaries?
- Morgan Borer - Founder, Blair Reputation Management
- Andrew Hayward - Senior Investment Analyst - Real Assets, Albourne Partners
- Clemens Rektor - Investment Manager, Palladio Partners
- Ronald Dickerman - President & Founder, Madison International Realty
- Nils Burkhard - Senior Associate - Real Assets Secondaries, Mercer, a Marsh Business