2024 was a tough year for emerging venture capital and private equity managers. Yet, green shoots are appearing with a resurgent IPO/M&A market, interest rates trending downward, and valuations stabilizing.
In a recent webinar, Ark CEO Bill Ward, CFO Jeff Welton, Andrea Cohen (Partner at Acceleron Law Group), and Ben Doran (Co-founder at Passthrough) shared their perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape for emerging fund managers. Key insights included:
- Overcoming current fundraising challenges unique to emerging managers
- Leveraging technology to set yourself up for post-close success
- Meeting investor demands for greater transparency and operational efficiency
- The importance of how you present yourself to new AND existing investors
See the webinar below for actionable insights and best practices tailored to today’s emerging investment managers.