Author: David Teten

November 12-13, 2024

The Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York

10% discount – VIP code: FKR3562VVC
Register by Friday October to save a further $100

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North America’s must-attend private capital event

SuperReturn North America is the best meeting place for private market leaders from across the world, converging in New York each November for the leading event of the year.

Find out the latest market intelligence on how volatility and uncertainty in the global economy are impacting private capital. What sectors and strategies are proving most resilient? And how are LPs and GPs tackling new challenges and approaching new opportunities?

Who will you meet?

Connect with the leaders in North American private markets. 900+ attendees. 300+ LPs. 450+GPs. 20,000+ meetings.

The numerous distinguished speakers scheduled to present at SuperReturn North America include:

• Alex Rodriguez, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at A-Rod Corp
• Steven Meier, Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Office of the New York City Comptroller
• Allen Waldrop, Deputy CIO – Private Markets, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
• George H. Walker, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Neuberger Berman
• Kristie M. Feinberg, Head of Wealth and Asset Management, United States and Europe, Manulife Investment Management
• Brian Bernasek, Co-Head of Corporate Private Equity in the Americas, Carlyle 
• Raelan Lambert, Global Alternatives Leader, Mercer 
• Anne Valentine Andrews, Global Head of Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management 
• Alexandre Décary, Vice-President, Private Equity, America, CDPQ
• Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer, Wafra
• Jennie Benza, Investment Manager, Private Markets, General Electric Pension
• Michael Psaros, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, KPS Capital Partners

“SuperReturn North America is always a highly anticipated event, with a wealth of opportunities to build relationships, connect with LPs and GPs, and converse with influential market leaders,” said Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn. “We look forward to welcoming our many speakers and thought leaders to discuss the themes shaping today’s market and what lies ahead for private equity.”

Caceis Investor Services, Golub Capital, Hammond Kennedy Whitney, and Marshall Wace North America LP are Co-Sponsors of the event. A&O Shearman, AIP Capital, Alter Domus, Arcesium, Ariel Alternatives, Barings LLC, Bully Pulpit International, Cambridge Associates, CEPRES, DLA Piper LLP US, Equity Group Investments, Guernsey Finance, Hudson Sustainable Group, IQ EQ Fund Services, KBRA, Kirkland & Ellis, Lateral Investment Management, London Stock Exchange, McDermott Will & Emery, Morgan Stanley, Morrison & Foerster LLP, MSCI, Quadrille Capital, RCP Advisors, S&P Global UK Ltd. and Schulte Roth and Zabel LLP are serving as Associate Sponsors. 

To view the full schedule of SuperReturn North America speakers and events and to register to attend, please visit: https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-north-america/.

November 11, 2024

The Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York

10% discount – VIP code: FKR3566VVC
Register by Friday October 18 to save a further $100

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Putting LP/VC relations center stage

A day full of networking and insights from leading VCs and LPs.

Create lasting connections with industry peers and get the latest updates on market trends, opportunities and challenges.

Get an update on LP allocations and how LPs and GPs are faring in today’s market. Plus get the latest on exit strategies, venture debt, cross-border funds and developing new GP relationships.

Who will you meet?

200+ attendees. 75+ influential LPs. 100+ industry leading VCs. 

Build new partnerships with international LPs from North America venture capital’s most influential and fastest-growing firms.

Our 2023 attendees had the pleasure of networking with BlackRock, Business Development Bank of Canada, Top Tier Capital Partners, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Menlo Venture, StepStone Group and more.

Join the biggest Post Exit Founders Virtual Conference on Nov 6th, co-hosted by the 2,500+ PEF community.

If you’re a founder (both exited or not) or an investor, you can join Zoom or YouTube stream to learn from peers and network. Register for free or buy a ticket: https://inniches.com/pef

Hundreds of founders with 8-9-10-figure exits are joining. Are you?

Speakers and topics:

1. Shaan Puri (My First Million) Defends and Breaks down his Post-Exit Portfolio (angel in 100+ companies).
2. What’s after an exit? Zane Lackey became a GP @ a16z after company he cofounded was acquired for $775M in 2020. Jay Radia launched a venture studio and invested in 30+ startups (his 8-figure-ARR company Yieldify was acquired in 2023). Noah Abelson-Gerler (IPO’d in 2016, stepped down as a CEO in 2019) started to coach founders. Jeff Frommer sold his media company for $75M in 2021, started advising companies & now is building a new startup in stealth. Eric Spett is coaching ambitious founders after reaching $30M+ ARR and 200+ employees before his exit.
3. Gil Shai (2x exited founder, 20+ investments with 2 exits) will speak about Finding Happiness. Anastasia Koroleva (4 exits incl. 9-figure one) & Jason Syversen (exited in 2019, invested in 35+ companies) discussing Paths and Resources for Introspection.
4. Big Ambitious Next Quests by Jeremy Schwach, Jake Sussman, Benzi Ronen.
5. Alex Lieberman (sold Morning Brew for $75M to Insider Inc. in 2020), Ariana Pareja, Oliver Low (Tiny), Sandy Gibson, Steve Schlafman (Downshift), & more speakers & topics to be announced soon.

Co-hosted and moderated by: Connor Tomkies (Entrepreneur Cooperative) in room 1 – Messy Middle; Barak Kaufman (2,500+ PEF community) in room 2 – Next Mountain; Shlomo Dalezman in room 3 – Personal Exploration; and Max Pog.

Register for free or buy a ticket: https://inniches.com/pef

The Israel Tech Mission, founded by David Siegel, former CEO of Meetup and Investopedia, is organizing a mission to Israel for leading tech execs and investors. The trip will be led by Kevin Ryan, CEO and Founder of AlleyCorp, and former founder of DoubleClick, MongoDB, Business Insider, Zola, and Gilt Groupe. VC partners from First Round Capital, Gutter Capital, Blueline Ventures, SixPoint Capital, and Laconia Capital have already confirmed their attendance.

Preliminary agenda includes: 

• Visit to the Beit HaNassi to meet with President of Israel,Isaac Herzog
• Presentations from Google-backed Israeli startups. Meet with CEO of Google Israel, Barak Regev and Head of Google for Startups, Yuval Passov.
• Participants will have opportunities to network and connect with Israel-based founders and VCs, meet with Chairwoman of Azrieli Group, Danna Azrieli and Co-Founder of Apax Partners, Sir Ronald Cohen
• Guided tour by top IDF Spokesperson of Nova Festival site and Kfar Aza (Gaza Envelope community).
• Visit to Palmachim Airbase for an exclusive tour of the base, drones, and Iron Dome/Arrow Missile Defense Systems.
• Engage with community leaders who are shaping Israel’s future such as Gigi Levy-Weiss and Alan Feld
• Meet with Scholar Micah Goodman and 2024 Israel Prize Winner, Eyal Waldman.

If you have any questions or are interested in registering, please reach out to David Nakar, Executive Director of ITM, at dnakar@israeltechmission.org.

361Firm hosts its 9th New York Investor Conference on Oct. 10, 2024 at the new conference facilities of Polsinelli (600 3rd Ave.). You can see the agenda and attendance list and register now here.

Active Allocators can join as guests (see guidelines)

As the investment management industry has become institutionalized, an ecosystem of “GP seeder” investors have emerged who anchor-invest in emerging managers sometimes before their first close, in exchange for preferential terms.  We’ve also seen the emergence of “GP stakes” investors, who buy stakes in established firms, typically once they are at least a decade old.  Over $60 billion has been raised to date to acquire GP stakes of established private equity firms, with recent high-profile examples including Vista, Vistria, Clearlake, Dragoneer, TSG Consumer, Veritas, H.I.G., and L Catterton. 

Program:
6:00-6:30 Registration and Appetizers
6:30-7:15 Panel Discussion
7:15-7:45 Audience Questions
7:45-9:00 Informal Dinner/Mingling

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Speakers:

Andrew Coren is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Gatewood Capital, a firm focused on investments in emerging managers pursuing alternative investment strategies. Prior to this role, he was a Director at Duff & Phelps in their Alternative Asset Advisory practice. Prior to joining Duff & Phelps, Andrew was a Vice President at CCMP Capital Advisors, a middle-market buyout and growth equity investor and spinout from JPMorgan Partners’. 

Scott Sherman, is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Mesa Lane Capital Partners, LLC, which  provides seed capital to early-stage VC funds. Prior to Mesa Lane, Scott served as Chief Legal Officer and a Member of Management Committee at Tiger Management L.L.C., Julian Robertson’s family office, from 2016 to 2023. Tiger managed an endowment style portfolio with a focus on providing seed capital to newly formed investment entities across asset classes. Before Tiger, Scott was a Managing Director at the Blackstone Group, where he worked from 2003-2016, overseeing due diligence and structuring for the firm’s multi-manager investment portfolios, in addition to helping form the firm’s mutual fund and seeding platforms. Scott obtained his JD / MBA from Columbia University.

David Teten is a Partner with Coolwater Capital, known as “Y Combinator for emerging VCs”. He is Chair of AltsTech, a community of investors in private companies using technology and analytics to generate alpha, and Founders’ Next Move, a community and set of resources for founders exploring new ideas. He was previously a Managing Partner with HOF Capital; Partner with ff Venture Capital; and Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NY. He was previously a serial founding CEO with 2 exits.

Moderator
Jen Crystal is a partner in Proskauer’s Corporate Department and a member of its Private Funds Group. Her practice focuses on representing private fund sponsors across asset classes, including credit, venture, and private equity.  She advises on a wide range of matters, including fund formation and fundraising, firm operations, internal structuring and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Proskauer, Jen was a Partner and General Counsel at technology focused venture capital firm WndrCo, and previously was the lead lawyer for PineBridge Investments’ U.S. Alternatives platform.

Check out the Bits & Pretzels Investor Summit in Munich, Sep. 30. Over 1,000 investors are attending, part of the Bits & Pretzels festival.

This is an annual application-only event for investment professionals – leading VCs, serial business angels and LPs. Speakers include Partners from Creandum, EQT, KKR, Lightspeed, Accel, Eurazeo, Index, OTPP, and many more.

GFMI proudly presents the , Sep 18-20, 2024, in New York. This conference promises an immersive exploration into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations surrounding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable investments. Speakers include heads of ESG from BofA, PNC, American Century Investments, US Bank, Oak Hill Advisors, Nuveen, Apollo Global, Pzena, Trillium, Fifth Wall, and many others. We’ll discuss:

Navigating Regulatory Complexities:

Delve into a comprehensive overview of the global regulatory environment within ESG and its profound influence on North America. Industry leaders will provide insights into effectively operating within fiduciary duties against a polarized view of ESG.

Biodiversity Investing Unveiled:

Gain practical insights into the financially material impact of biodiversity investing. Kinterra Capital will offer a comprehensive examination, providing a roadmap for integrating biodiversity considerations into investment strategies.

Transitioning to Net Zero:

Explore strategies beyond target setting as you establish a robust business plan for the transition to a net-zero economy. Nuveen will guide participants on effectively operating at the intersection between sustainability and portfolio management.

Opportunities within ESG Investment:

Independence Point Advisors will lead a discussion on uncovering opportunities within ESG investment, going beyond the challenges to identify areas for growth and positive impact.

Discounts for AltsTech Network Members:

As a special offer, AltsTech.com network members are entitled to a $200 discount (Investors Only). For more information and registration details, contact Ayis Panayi, Senior Digital Marketing & PR Executive, at ayisp@marcusevanscy.com, mentioning AltsTech.com.

See you there!

I’m excited to speak at the upcoming Circulus Family Office Global Investment Summit on September 19th in NY!

Circulus is building on its digital platform of newsletters (5150 subscribers) and popular podcasts (No. 12 globally in family office podcasts) to bring family offices face to face to engage with the power of ideas and build enduring relationships.

We invite single family offices to apply for an invitation.  

We are thrilled to have Steven Tananbaum of GoldenTree joining us, and we also have some surprise speakers to be announced, so stay tuned. This will be a very special event.

APPLY for INVITE HERE

Agenda
8:00 am | Registration and Breakfast
8:45 am | Welcome: Joe Reilly, CEO, Circulus Group and Daniel DeWolf, Chair of the Technology Practice and Co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, Mintz
9:00 am | Navigating the Market: Jon Caplis of PivotalPath interviews Jason Mudrick, Founder and Chief Investment Office, Mudrick Capital; Josh Resnick, Founder and Managing Partner, Jericho Capital; George Mueller Portfolio Manager Private Credit at KKR.
10:00 am | Fintech: Innovation and Challenges, with Jason Trigg, Arch Labs
11:00 am | The Big Picture: Torsten Slok, Chief Economist, Apollo Group in a fireside chat with Rebecca Patterson, former Chief Strategist at Bridgewater.
12:00 pm | Lunch
12:45 pm | Fireside Chat with Zoe Cruz, CEO, Menai Financial; interviewed by Joe Reilly
1:45 pm | Global Operational Efficiency in the Family Office: Erik Christofferson, Managing Director, Alti Tiedemann Global
2:45 pm | Keynote: Steven Tananbaum, CEO, GoldenTree; interviewed by Greg Coules, President and Founder, JG Coules Advisors
3:45 pm | Future of Venture Capital: Moderated by Daniel DeWolf, Alex Weiss,  Co-Founder of ClearSky, Michael Sidgmore, Broadhaven Ventures, Pierre Mordacq, The Gate Capital, Owen Davis from Contour Ventures, and Ben Freeberg from Oncology Ventures

4:45 pm | Networking and Cocktail Reception

(Agenda subject to change)

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the New York Principled Business Summit from September 18th-19th! This is a gathering for capitalists advancing capitalism.

Throughout the event, we’ll be engaged in sharing how different business leaders are using capitalism to advance prosperity. I’m excited to participate in this gathering with other leaders like John Mackey (Whole Foods), Steve Forbes (Forbes Media), Perth Tolle (Life+Liberty Indexes), and so many others!

If you want to be part of it, check out https://www.principledbusiness.org/newyorksummit.