FocusPoint Private Capital Group
FocusPoint has established distribution, origination, and project management teams that have successfully raised capital in private markets for over 20 years. Since 2010, FocusPoint has participated with General Partner clients and closed on over $4 billion for a variety of third-party fundraising assignments. We incorporate a rigorous due diligence process to identify and select managers…
Videos
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First-Time Fundraisings: Challenges and Opportunities
Raising first-time funds is hard, but placing capital with big established managers you haven’t previously backed is also hard.
December 21, 2018More -
Many Star GPs Might Be ‘Fading Stars’
GPs that fail to deeply examine their strengths and weaknesses on a regular basis may be headed for disappearance.
December 21, 2018More -
Pro Tip: Always Be Fundraising
Why LPs appreciate a steady flow of information not tied to a specific capital commitment request.
December 21, 2018More -
Fundraising: Differentiate or Fail
Three experts of the fundraising market discuss the importance of uncovering a GP’s unique story.
December 10, 2018More -
Expert Q&A: David Conrod of FocusPoint Private Capital Group
David Conrod, CEO of FocusPoint Private Capital Group, shares the unique strengths his firm, and expert advice for managers about to embark on a fundraise.
October 29, 2018More -
The Importance of Team Cohesion
Investors carefully consider the team dynamics of a private equity GP.
December 1, 2017More -
Understanding the LP Mindset
When considering a spinout fund, investors need more than evidence of a strong track record.
November 17, 2017More -
About FocusPoint
David Conrod, Chief Executive of FocusPoint Private Capital Group, introduces his firm.
November 3, 2017More -
Spinouts Have a Lot to Prove
Three veterans of the private equity fundraising market share advice to GPs thinking of spinning out to form their own firms.
November 3, 2017More
Reports
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Report: Countdown to Your Next Fundraise
Three fundraising experts discuss the opportunities and challenges in today’s private equity capital-formation market.
January 11, 2019More -
The Art of the Spinout
A summary of the Privcap thought-leadership series on the Top Tips for Private Equity Spinouts.
December 1, 2017More
Articles
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The Case for First-Time Funds
A veteran placement agent explains why the smartest LPs seek to back new “teams and themes”
June 24, 2016More
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