The Attraction and Trouble With Continuation Vehicles for LPs – Part 2
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights The Attraction and Trouble With Continuation Vehicles for LPs – Part 2 As discussed in the last post, Continuation Vehicles (CVs) are booming and offer good risk-adjusted return outperforming buyouts across all quartiles. But there is more to it than that. So this post takes a closer […]
The Attraction and Trouble With Continuation Vehicles for LPs – Part 1
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights The Attraction and Trouble With Continuation Vehicles for LPs – Part 1 Continuation vehicles (CVs) are booming. In a liquidity-constrained environment, they offer something close to magic: distributions to LPs while allowing GPs to hang on to prized, or what they call “trophy”, assets. On paper, it’s […]
Private Markets in a Trade War: Freeze, Flee or Fight?
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Private Markets in a Trade War: Freeze, Flee or Fight? A Shifting Landscape for Private Markets With the U.S. reactivating its tariff playbook and global markets reacting in kind, private markets investors face a mix of familiar challenges and new complexities. Inflation is rising, trade routes are […]
How to Invest in Private Equity: Exploring Your Options
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights How to Invest in Private Equity: Exploring Your Options Investing in private equity offers unique opportunities but also comes with significant complexity. One of the first decisions investors face is determining the level of access they want to private equity markets. This choice is largely guided by […]
Thematic Investing: Navigating the Future of Private Markets
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Thematic Investing: Navigating the Future of Private Markets In today’s rapidly evolving investment landscape, thematic investing is no longer just an alternative strategy—it’s becoming a necessity for investors looking to capitalize on long-term structural shifts. From artificial intelligence to decarbonization, thematic investments align portfolios with transformative global […]
European VC & PE: Key Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities for LPs
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights European VC & PE: Key Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities for LPs We recently attended the 0100 DACH Conference in Vienna. Key Takeaways Positive outlook for 2025: well attended most participants felt it will be a good year. VC success follows a power law: The top 1% of […]
Should you manage your private equity programme in-house or outsource it?
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Should you manage your private equity programme in-house or outsource it? When an investor begins their private equity programme, it’s often not the result of careful planning or strategic execution. Instead, it can be shaped by sentiment, peer activity, or the funds currently available in the market. […]
Private Markets Survey 2025: Understanding LP investment strategies
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Private Markets Survey 2025: Understanding LP investment strategies The private markets landscape is evolving, with institutional investors facing shifting macroeconomic conditions, changing fundraising dynamics, and new allocation priorities. The private markets landscape is evolving, with institutional investors facing shifting macroeconomic conditions, changing fundraising dynamics, and new allocation […]
Heard on the private equity fundraising trail (Part 2)
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Heard on the private equity fundraising trail. Part II Continuing from Part I, this article dives deeper into the curious, standardized questions, statements, and feedback often heard from LPs during private equity fundraising meetings. While some are well-intentioned, others can leave GPs scratching their heads—or cringing. Here’s […]
Things GPs say, probably believe, and what it means to LPs
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Things GPs say, probably believe, and what it means to LPs How to present your strategy on Orca At Orca, we often hear from clients looking for direction on how to present their companies and strategies effectively on the platform. While Orca’s design is intuitive, the real […]
