NAV Loans Unlocked: Navigating Risk and Opportunity – Part 1
NAV loans are transforming private equity fund finance, with the market projected to hit $700B by 2030. Learn how this tool works, why GPs are using it, and what LPs need to watch as leverage layers build.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
