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 […]
Heard on the private equity fundraising trail (Part 1)
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Heard on the private equity fundraising trail (Part 1) Private equity fundraising can be an intricate dance between GPs and LPs. For GPs, interpreting LP feedback during and after a pitch can be challenging—especially when they fall into the trap of “canned pitching” (as explored in earlier […]
What LPs want
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights What LPs want Private equity conferences in 2024 highlighted a critical theme: understanding what LPs really want. As private markets evolve, LPs are becoming increasingly selective, reassessing their portfolios, and demanding more from GPs. From fair terms to transparent strategies, LPs are setting a higher bar—and GPs […]
Exits – Signs of Life Amid Challenges
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Exits – Signs of Life Amid Challenges The private markets exit environment has been challenging, but there are signs of recovery. Continuation vehicles, strategic acquirers, and IPOs are offering light at the end of the tunnel. Another Tough Year for Exits Not much of a surprise here, […]
ESG – Is Fatigue Setting In?
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights ESG – Is Fatigue Setting In? ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) continues to dominate discussions in private markets. Yet, beneath the surface, both GPs and LPs are grappling with the challenges of keeping pace with evolving standards, reporting demands, and expectations. ESG is here to stay, but […]
Private Equity in 2024: Insights and Fundraising Challenges
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights Private Equity in 2024: Insights and Fundraising Challenges Towards the end of the year we attended three conferences which, alongside meeting GPs and LPs, provided excellent input to our thoughts as we come to the end of another hectic year in Private Markets. The conferences all focused […]
What effect will the outcome of the US election have on Private Equity?
Launch Orca Request a call Back to Insights What effect will the outcome of the US election have on Private Equity? This was the very timely and pointed question to the panel on ‘The Current Opportunities and Challenges in Private Equity’ at last week’s excellent Zero One Hundred Conferences in Milan. It also reminded me […]
