The venture capital ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental transformation as innovative fund structures emerge to bridge the gap between institutional LPs and emerging managers, creating new pathways for accessing top-tier talent while they're still building their firms. Lisa Cawley, Managing Director of Screendoor, reveals how the "LP of GPs" model is revolutionizing early-stage fund investing by combining allocator expertise with seasoned GP advisory support.

Robert Hamilton Kelly, partner and global co-head of the Petershill Group at Goldman Sachs, argues that while expectations for a strong 2025 have been dampened by policy uncertainty, most private market investments target services-oriented sectors that aren't directly exposed to trade disruptions.

Todd Owens, co-founder of Cantilever Group and 30-year finance veteran, discusses the evolution of GP Stakes investing in alternative asset management during a live podcast with Alt Goes Mainstream host Michael Sidgmore. His firm focuses on middle-market asset managers ($50-500M enterprise value), where he sees significant growth opportunities despite industry consolidation. Owens explains how the GP Stakes market has transformed from nonexistent 20 years ago to a legitimate

Robert Hamilton Kelly, Global Co-Head of Petershill strategies at Goldman Sachs, discusses how the GP stakes industry has evolved

Wafra's Capital Constellation invests in Niobrara Capital, a tech-focused PE firm, to accelerate growth and drive innovation in the sector.

GP-led secondaries emerge as strategic exit alternative amid challenging market conditions, with projected growth to $105B AUM by 2028.

Petershill Partners announced the sale of its majority stake in General Catalyst for $726 million

Blue Owl Capital highlights growing investor appetite for GP stakes investments, offering both steady cashflow and broad diversification.