E52: StepStone's Hunter Somerville on How to Scale LP Capital
Hunter Somerville sits down with David Weisburd to discuss StepStone's unique approach to venture capital, their transition to leading deals, and their full life cycle approach to investing. They delve into accessing companies in the secondary market, identifying potential in emerging managers, and StepStone's value-add to funds and companies.
Key Points
- Seeing GPs in action alongside founders offers a tangible perspective on their true value add.
- Private equity firms are expected to focus on catalyzing companies to reach significant top-line growth through strategic consolidations.
- Emerging managers must demonstrate significant founder support and ownership positions to stand out in a competitive landscape.
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Transcript
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