Eaton Partners
In 1983, Eaton founder, Charlie Eaton had a vision for a firm dedicated to the singular goal of capital raising for investment managers so they could focus on creating returns and not on the fundraising. Three decades later, Eaton Partners is the leading privately owned placement agent with over 55 employees in six offices worldwide…
Videos
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Fundraising: ‘Micro-Specialists’ and Emerging Managers on the Rise
Two fundraising trends to watch: micro-specialization and the new breed of emerging managers.
October 15, 2018More -
Challenges in Private Equity Fundraising
Jeff Eaton of Eaton Partners discusses the difficulties that LPs face in committing to funds.
February 2, 2018More -
Looking to 2018 – A PE Fundraising Outlook
Should LPs be bullish about the future of PE fundraising?
January 22, 2018More -
A ‘Renewal of Interest’ in Energy Private Equity
A veteran fundraiser describes renewed interest from LPs in oil and gas private equity funds.
December 22, 2017More -
Why 2017 Could be the ‘Silver Lining’ for Energy Fundraising
The recent years of tumult in the energy sector have led to a big capital overhang that’s impacted fundraising. That could change soon.
December 16, 2016More -
Oil Prices’ Impact on Fundraising
Jeff Eaton, a partner in the Houston office of Eaton Partners, weighs in on what LPs are thinking amid oil price turmoil, the appetite for funds focused on renewable energy, and the focus on the distressed opportunity.
January 13, 2016More -
LPs Reap Rewards of Record Distributions
There were record distributions to LPs in 2015, but Jeff Eaton of Eaton Partners says high valuations have given investors pause, with money remaining on the sidelines.
January 13, 2016More -
Structuring a Solid GP Management Company
Experts from Proskauer, Eaton Partners, and Gen II discuss how to structure a solid management company for a first-time fund, and complexities that can arise.
September 7, 2015More -
Finding an Anchor Investor
Experts from Proskauer, Eaton Partners, and Gen II discuss why emerging funds should find an anchor investor, and the terms that come with one.
July 20, 2015More
Reports
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Report: Energy Game Change 2016
A roundup of our latest private equity energy-focused conference in Houston, TX in December 2016.
February 24, 2017More -
First-time Funds
In this report, Privcap, in partnership with Preqin, presents the views of several influential limited partners on the subject of investing in first-time funds.
October 29, 2015More -
Private Equity: Not Afraid of Low Oil
In this report, produced with our partners at EY, veteran energy investors share their thoughts on creating value in the midst of commodity price volatility.
September 9, 2015More -
Success as an Emerging PE Manager
An executive summary of the Privcap video series “First-time Fund Formation.”
September 7, 2015More -
North American Energy Transformed
North American oil and gas enjoyed a blockbuster year in 2014, and private equity took notice, with the number of energy funds in the market at the highest since 2005.
March 30, 2015More -
LP Appetite for Energy
The fundraising market for energy private equity and its place in the institutional portfolio.
December 1, 2014More
Articles
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What’s Hot in Fundraising: Specialization and Emerging Managers
Eaton Partners’ Jeff Eaton explains why limited partners are increasingly interested in “micro-specialized” managers as well as firms formed by spin-out groups.
December 4, 2018More
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