About The Conference
As investors seek greater transparency and control over their capital, independent sponsors have taken the opportunity to step into the role left by shifts in the private equity industry since the recession and shop for deals and returns individually. Both capital providers and independent sponsors are looking for better control in their investments, and these partnerships have begun to take on new life beside traditional funds that have limited LP liquidity and clarity on investments in the past. iGlobal Forum was pleased to present the 3rd Independent Sponsors Summit in New York on April 19th and 20th to cover the most up-to-date developments and trends in the independent sponsor model. This event acted as an educational platform, as well as a forum for connecting both sides of the industry and provide one-on-one networking opportunities. We discussed developments in fundraising and deal sourcing strategies, as well as the expectations on returns for 2016 in a changing private equity environment. This Summit brought together over 150 senior-level professionals from both sides of the industry to find the best way capital providers and independent sponsors can work together.
Key Topics Covered
- Follow industry trends in the independent sponsor model and find the best deal opportunities
- Understanding the different needs of independent sponsors and capital providers, and creating mutually beneficial and stable relationships
- Building out an independent sponsor business from the ground up
- Alternatives and value-add opportunities capital providers are looking for
- Breakout sessions understanding the two sides of the marketplace and what to expect from each other
- One-on-one pre-arranged networking opportunities to help attendees make mutually beneficial business connections
Network With Leading
- Independent Sponsors
- Private equity firms
- Family offices
- Hedge funds
- BDCs
- Mezzanine lenders
- Senior lenders
- Pension funds
- Endowments
- M&A intermediaries
- Accounting firms
- Law firms
- Brokers