Cultural buy-in needed for switch to digital framework

As terrible as the Covid-19 crisis has been, it forced private equity players to accelerate their adoption of technology to replace previous practices. This will likely be the impetus needed for full implementation across the industry.

"In June 2020, the US Department of Labor issued guidance effectively opening the door for plan sponsors to add private equity funds to their 401(k) funds. While there are many viewpoints on the risks and rewards, the democratisation of private equity to the ‘Main Street’ investor will force industry participants to leverage digital platforms to accelerate data access and investment decisions.”
Daniel Schmidt, CEO & Managing Partner, CEPRES

Read the full interview with Dr. Daniel Schmidt & Christopher Godfrey in the Technology Innovations in Focus 2020 by Private Equity Wire. Read the full interview here.

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Over the past four years, private market investors have confronted three significant macro shock events — the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and 40-year inflation highs. As the market faces intersecting headwinds of geopolitical instability, inflation and volatility, CEPRES evaluated how asset owners are managing their holdings.

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Private Equity Exits Tumble to Decade-Long Low as Managers Hold Back

Venture Managers Hit Fundraising Record, But Warning Signs Flash

New forecasting based on recent economic shocks predicts venture distributions to slow by 2024, deferring into later years, with the peak drop of 79% coming next year.

Cultural buy-in needed for switch to digital framework

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