Dakota Research Podcast
The Dakota Research Podcast delivers the most relevant updates and expert commentary on the private fund industry, straight from our in house Research Team. Whether you’re an allocator, consultant, or fund manager, Dakota Research Podcast equips you with the knowledge you need to navigate private markets with confidence and make smarter decisions.
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The Dakota Research Podcast #15: Inside Co-Investing – LP Access, Lower Fees & Direct Deal Opportunities
In Episode 15 of the Dakota Research Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of co-investing—how LPs are gaining direct deal exposure, cutting fees, and strengthening GP relationships. From traditional buyouts to infrastructure and private credit, co-investments are reshaping portfolio strategies across the private markets.
We explore key structures, benefits, and risks, as well as data from StepStone and Goldman Sachs showing co-investments’ rise among institutional investors. The episode also highlights strategies from leading firms like HarbourVest, Ardian, Pantheon, Adams Street, and AlpInvest. We close with real-world case studies, including ArcLight’s natural gas pipeline co-investment and Niobrara’s stake in Polar Semiconductor.
Whether you're a fund allocator, family office, or institutional investor, this episode unpacks the co-investment landscape and how it fits into broader asset allocation goals.
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