Private Markets 360°

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Dane Graham, Partner at 17Capital. With nearly 25 years of finance experience, including senior roles at RBC Capital Markets and Citigroup, he's followed the NAV market since its early days as it evolved from a niche solution into a core private markets tool. Dane discusses how strategic financing has matured alongside private equity, the misconc...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Bob Belke, Managing Partner at Lovell Minnick, whose 26-year career began at TIAA and led him to help grow Lovell Minnick in its early days in 2000. Bob discusses what makes lower middle market buyouts different - especially the value of specialization, early outside institutional involvement, and a disciplined approach to investing - and how pri...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Matt Harvey, Global Head of Middle Market Direct Lending at PGIM. Matt discusses the dynamic landscape of private credit, explaining PGIM's core philosophy. He highlighted the importance of their geographic allocation strategy, the evolving investor ecosystem and the necessity of educating increasingly sophisticated clients.   More S&P Global Con...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Kurt Nye, CIO and Managing Partner at MAI Capital Management. Having helped grow MAI from a $2 billion boutique to roughly $70 billion in assets under management, Kurt shares his insights into how private market investing is evolving from an institutional-only allocation to a core component of wealth client portfolios. He discusses the importance...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Jeff Diehl, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Adams Street Partners. With over two decades of experience in the private equity sector, Jeff shares his insights into today's market trends, macroeconomic impacts, and the rise of retail access to private investments. He discusses the dynamics of hyperscalers in private credit, the discipli...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Cathrin Petty, Managing Partner, Co-Head of North American Private Equity, and Global Head of Healthcare at CVC. With over three decades of experience across science, finance, and global investment, Cathrin shares her journey leading CVC's €26 billion healthcare portfolio. She offers insights into CVC's "think globally, act locally" strategy and...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we take a deep dive into the macro signals shaping private markets in 2026 with Nicholas Brooks, Head of Economic and Investment Research at ICG. Nicholas brings a thoughtful, data-driven perspective on where global private markets may be headed, sharing insights on resilience, risk, and developments across regions and asset classes.  Credits:  Host/Author:...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, Warren Hibbert, Co-Founder of Asante Capital, shares insights on today's challenging fundraising landscape and the rise of spinouts. He discusses the importance of team dynamics and alignment of interests, how Asante is reshaping the placement agent model, and touches on the growing interest in AI-driven strategies within private markets.   More S&P Global...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Sarah Samuels, Chief Investment Officer at NEPC. With a diverse background in managing endowments, family offices, and public pensions, Sarah discusses the dynamic nature of capital raising, the importance of due diligence, and innovation. She highlights opportunities in the lower middle market, the convergence of public and private markets, and...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Adam Cady and Klaus H. Hessberger, Global Co‑Heads of Financial Sponsors at Lazard, who discuss the current state of the global financial sponsor market, the impact of geopolitical trends and rising M&A activity. More S&P Global Content:  [Report] Private Equity Outlook 2026 [Survey] 2026 Private Equity and Venture Capital Pulse Survey Credits: ...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome David Fann, Partner, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations at VSS Capital Partners, to explore the evolution of structured capital, the unique needs of lower middle market businesses, and how VSS is helping entrepreneurs unlock value and scale through flexible creative capital solutions. Drawing on   30   years of experience acr...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Mark Sotir, president of Equity Group Investments, to discuss the firm's flexible investment approach and how its operational expertise drives long-term value creation. Mark shares insights on EGI's strategy for scaling businesses into multi-billion-dollar enterprises, the importance of understanding your audience when seeking investment, and why...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Adam Kanter, partner in the Investment Management practice group at Mayer Brown. With over 17 years of experience, Adam specializes in regulatory compliance, advising US and non-US investment advisors and firms on a range of issues, including recent SEC marketing rule changes. He discusses the fundamentals of regulatory compliance and how new dev...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Chaney Sheffield and Jonathan Barzideh, Co-Heads of Opportunistic Credit at Canyon Partners, a leading global alternative investment manager. With extensive experience across sectors, they discuss the fundamentals of opportunistic credit and how it is creating new avenues for investors.  Credits:  Host/Author: Christina McNamara and Jocelyn Lewis...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Peter Hutton, Head of NAV Financing at Arcmont Asset Management, one of Europe's largest private credit firms with €38 billion in assets under management. With extensive experience in private debt, Peter shares his insights into the fundamentals of NAV financing and how it is reshaping liquidity for sponsors. We explore key trends driving the fut...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Scott Wolff, President and Managing Director at American Securities. With over two decades at the firm, Scott has played a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies, particularly within the industrial sector. Scott shares invaluable insights into the current deal environment, the innovative application of AI solutions to enhance operational e...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Nate Collins, National Transaction Tax Advisory Practice Leader, and Jessica Wadd, Principal and Strategy and Innovation Segment Leader, BDO. They share their expertise in tax structuring and management consulting, offering insights into the current private equity landscape. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in deal struc...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Ben Radinsky, a Managing Director and a Partner at HighVista Strategies. Ben brings his extensive expertise in specialty private credit to the forefront, sharing his insights into the evolving landscape of alternative investments. He dives deep into the opportunities present in "structurally inefficient" markets, shedding light on the allure of e...

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Daniel Berglund, Head of US and Co-head of Healthcare at Nordic Capital. Daniel shares his extensive expertise and unique insights into the rapidly evolving healthcare investment landscape. As a key player in shaping and growing investments in this sector, he discusses the recent announcement of Nordic Capital's latest deal with Arcadia, a leadin...

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 Sparenber...

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...

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. More S&P Global Content:  [Blog] AI's role in the private markets data analytics revolution [Blog] How private...

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 inf...

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. More S&P Global Content:  Scale up for...

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. More S&P Global Content: New White Paper:  Overcoming Fractured Data Chains and Achieving Oper...