On this episode of Private Markets 360°, Chris Botsford, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at ADM Capital, shares his insights on the private credit market in Asia. He explores his extensive experience in investing in underfinanced SMEs, the importance of ESG principles, and the critical role of local relationships in navigating diverse jurisdictions.

Credits: 

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Chris Botsford, ADM Capital
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Rich Carson (Managing Director, Private Investments, Cambridge Associates) and Jerry Smith (Private Markets Product Strategy Lead, Mercer) join our hosts to discuss a new private markets collaboration between their firms and S&P Global. They explain how this initiative will improve the communication between GPs and LPs and support decision-making, by enhancing the sharing of performance data. Rich and Jerry also share their thoughts on the evolution of the private investment industry.

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• Software, services & solutions to power growth in the Capital Markets
• [Blog] As LP-GP relations evolve, the need for a clearinghouse of data is increasing

Credits: 

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Rich Carson, Cambridge Associates and Jerry Smith, Mercer
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Jacob Miller, Co-Founder and Chief Solutions Officer at Opto Investments, joins us on Private Markets 360° to share his insights into the current landscape of private markets. Jacob discusses macroeconomic trends, deal flow management, and the transformative role of AI in private equity.

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• [Blog] AI’s role in the private markets data analytics revolution
• [Blog] How private equity can harness AI

Credits: 

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Jacob Miller, Opto Investments
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Pooja Goyal, Partner and Chief Investment Officer of the Infrastructure Group at Carlyle, joins our hosts to share her extensive experience in infrastructure investing and the energy transition. Pooja discusses the significance of Copia Power, a company built and developed by Carlyle, and her firm’s work on the JFK International Terminal Project. Pooja also explores the rapid growth of digital infrastructure while reflecting on her inspiring professional journey from investment banking to leading Carlyle's infrastructure efforts.

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• Scale up for success in private markets with data, valuations, software & services

Credits: 

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Pooja Goyal, Carlyle
• Editor: Patrick Moroney
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Howard Sharp, Chairman and Co-Head of Direct Lending at Alcentra, joins our hosts on the latest episode of Private Markets 360° to share his insights on the evolving private credit landscape. With over 35 years of experience in the credit markets, Howard discusses the significance of relationships in the industry and what the future holds for private markets.

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• Scale up for success in private markets with data, valuations, software & services
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• Blog: Optimizing Credit Risk Management: Modelling Techniques for Asset-Based Lending 
• Blog: Best Practice Risk Management for Private Credit 
• Case Study: A Global Private Credit Firm Strengthens Risk Assessment with Advanced Climate Analytics

Credits: 

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Howard Sharp, Alcentra
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Liz Campbell, Chief Investment Officer of Portfolio Advisors, joins our hosts to discuss strategies for success in middle market investing. She emphasizes the importance of fundraising discipline and the evolving landscape of real estate investments, highlighting niche areas that are gaining traction.

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• New White Paper: Overcoming Fractured Data Chains and Achieving Operational Brilliance in Private Markets

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Liz Campbell, Portfolio Advisors
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Brad Bernstein, Managing Partner at FTV Capital, joins our hosts to discuss the importance of growth equity at a time when many companies are choosing to stay private for longer. He also speaks about FTV Capital’s recent successful fundraising rounds, expansion into Europe and his own professional journey.

Joel Holsinger, Partner, Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of Alternative Credit at Ares Management, joins our hosts to share insights into the dynamic field of alternative credit, where he has been investing for over 27 years. In addition to his professional journey, he also discusses his commitment to charitable contributions within the global health and education sector.

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• New White Paper: Overcoming Fractured Data Chains and Achieving Operational Brilliance in Private Markets
• Calling all private equity, venture capital and limited partner professionals to participate in our 2025 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook survey! Share your thoughts on private markets sentiment and trends you anticipate over the next 12 months across deal activity, investment strategies, fundraising conditions, technology adoption and more. Results will be available via our outlook report published in Q1 of 2025. Take the survey now:  Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Survey

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Joel Holsinger, Ares Management
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Brett Hillard, Chief Investment Officer at GLASfunds, joins our hosts to explore the impact of democratizing private markets via the registered investment advisor (RIA) universe in the latest episode of our Private Markets 360° podcast. Brett provides insights into how RIAs can leverage alternative investments to enhance their offerings and cater to the evolving needs of their clients.

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• New White Paper: Overcoming Fractured Data Chains and Achieving Operational Brilliance in Private Markets
• Calling all private equity, venture capital and limited partner professionals to participate in our 2025 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook survey! Share your thoughts on private markets sentiment and trends you anticipate over the next 12 months across deal activity, investment strategies, fundraising conditions, technology adoption and more. Results will be available via our outlook report published in Q1 of 2025. Take the survey now:  Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Survey

Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Brett Hillard, GLASfunds
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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Neil Odom-Haslett, Head of Private Credit and Commercial Real Estate Lending at abrdn, joins our hosts to explore the realm of investment grade private credit, including both corporate credit and commercial real estate debt. Neil also discusses his professional journey and how ESG factors into abrdn’s investment thesis.

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• The capital markets’ most complex problems, solved.
• Calling all private equity, venture capital and limited partner professionals to participate in our 2025 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook survey! Share your thoughts on private markets sentiment and trends you anticipate over the next 12 months across deal activity, investment strategies, fundraising conditions, technology adoption and more. Results will be available via our outlook report published in Q1 of 2025. Take the survey now: Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Survey

Credits:

Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis

• Guests: Neil Odom-Haslett, abrdn
• Producer: Georgina Lee

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