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How fund managers can prepare for tax and audit season
Dorota Kowalski, Senior Director, Fund Accounting shares her advice for tax and audit season with Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
The state of private equity: A look back at Q3 2023
U.S. PE’s exit and deal activity continues to be depressed. Fundraising is slumping, and the average time to close is at its highest since 2011.
The state of venture capital: A look back at Q3 2023
While there was an upswing in capital raised in Q2 2023, new data puts Q3 at a nearly decade-long low in terms of capital raised by venture funds.
The building of a proptech venture fund
Dave Eisenberg discusses sourcing deals and VC portfolio construction, innovation in real estate technology, and balancing growth with sustainability.
Streamlining the relationships between fund administrators and fund managers
GPs need to understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved to take full advantage of their fund administrator's expertise.
Investing with a strong point of view
Taylor Mammen discusses why asset managers need to put a greater day-to-day emphasis on strategy and the growing attractiveness of niche property types to institutional investors.
A conversation with Raphael Vallier at Greenwood Syndicates
Raphael Vallier shares how the right software and systems help firms of all sizes appeal to investors by delivering a best-in-class experience.
How technology creates new asset classes
Lisa Picard, former CEO of EQ Office & advisor to Sway Ventures, explains how understanding new technologies is critical to success in both real estate and venture capital.
When a good track record isn’t enough: An interview with Camber Creek
Jake Fingert, managing director of Camber Creek, describes his perspective on the current VC market, fundraising, and the increasing importance of transparency with LPs.
The five trends shaping the future of fund administration
With ever-more investors, dollars, and data to manage, the fund administration industry has evolved significantly in the last 20 years. What new forces shape it today?
Four questions to ask to find the best fund administrator for your firm
“Can you deliver my reports on time?” is an important question, but the answer doesn’t really tell you what kind of partner you’re getting. These four questions help you identify which administrator meets your needs today and will enable you to thrive in the future.
The power of real relationships: An interview with Alpha Partners
Abubakr "Mali" Malida, investor relations and operations manager at Alpha Partners, shares his take on the current VC & growth equity markets, fundraising, and the ever-increasing importance of transparency with LPs.