Market intelligence, advisory and fundraise collaboration.

The McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program was built to differentiate McGuireWoods as the preeminent law firm for emerging private investment fund managers. The Program fuels the emerging manager landscape through its commitment to and belief in building community. We systematically connect our emerging managers with LP’s based on specific investment criteria, with the support of our non-lawyer PE professionals who expand our LP relationships and maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the connections we make. The Program leverages our robust database of over 800 LP’s with interest in emerging managers by applying our AI tools and old-fashioned relationship building to provide you with the most curated introductions.

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Events

McGuireWoods hosts its Emerging Manager Conference and regional Emerging Manager events throughout the US. Our conference and events are exclusively tailored to limited partners and emerging managers, ensuring productive networking opportunities and guaranteeing an environment dedicated to fostering genuine connections among industry peers.

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Launchpad

Delve into our extensive 7-part fundraising toolkit designed specifically to empower Emerging Managers on their path to success. This resource offers a wealth of invaluable insights, strategies, and tools to help you navigate the complexities of fundraising and propel your fund to new heights. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced manager, our toolkit equips you with the knowledge and resources necessary to secure the funding you need to thrive in today’s competitive fundraising landscape.

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Fund Flow Podcast

“Fund Flow” is an Emerging Manager podcast brought to you by Jon Finger, offering insights into the journey of new and aspiring fund managers. Hear real-world perspectives and gain actionable tips to help inform your strategy and position yourself for a successful fund closing.

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Spotlight

These interviews are part of a series from McGuireWoods featuring impressive emerging managers, as part of our ongoing commitment to the emerging manager community. To recommend an emerging manager for a future interview, please email us at MWEMC@mcguirewoods.com.

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Closing Corner

The McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program highlights recent and notable fund closings to share industry updates and emerging manager insights among industry peers.

GHK Capital Partners closes second fund oversubscribed at $870M

Updated: October 8, 2024

“We are pleased to announce the closing of GHK Fund II with total capital commitments of $870 million. Fund II was substantially oversubscribed, surpassing its target of $650 million and original hard cap of $800 million. We are grateful for the support and trust of our limited partners. This successful fundraise marks an important milestone for GHK and validates our differentiated investment strategy and the capabilities of the GHK team.” – Gilbert Klemann, Managing Partner

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StoneTree Investment Partners Closed Fund I Oversubscribed at $155M

Updated: August 14, 2024

StoneTree Investment Partners Fund I, LP closed at its hard cap in just over two months and was more than 2x oversubscribed.  StoneTree partnered with Pacenote Capital as its exclusive placement agent. Joel Stanwood and Chris Dupré, Partners, said, “[T]he StoneTree team is deeply grateful to McGuireWoods for its multi-year partnership and for supporting our firm’s journey from initial startup to established independent sponsor to emerging manager.  In particular, we would like to thank Jon Finger, Ryan Mitchell, and Chelsie Kidd for helping us get off the ground and for being our steady advisors, and to also thank Rick Starling, Abdul-Rahman Lediju, and Jake Mitchell for their excellent counsel and guidance on our first fundraise.  We are also appreciative of the broader team at McGuireWoods that has made the firm the go-to for emerging managers, across deals, conferences, connections, and capital raises.”

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Paceline Equity Partners Closes Fund II Oversubscribed at $780M

Updated: July 11, 2024

We are grateful for the confidence and support from both our new and existing investors as we continue to identify and execute on a strong pipeline of opportunities in a market environment which is particularly well suited for our team.

The successful closing of our second fund, well in excess of our target in a highly challenging fundraising environment, is a true testament to Paceline’s experienced investment team and our differentiated investment approach.” – Sam Loughlin, Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner

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Lone View Capital Raises $850 Million for Inaugural Investment Fund

Updated: June 10, 2024

“We believe there were three critical factors that allowed us to successfully raise $850 million for our inaugural fund: a team with decades of shared investing experience, our consistency in investment approach and strategy, and our unique, differentiated, and integrated operator-investor model. This combination of team, strategy, and model resonated deeply with a diverse and global base of Limited Partners who were excited to partner with us to foster the next generation of market-leading software, information services, and technology-enabled platform businesses.” – Rishi Chandna, Managing Partner

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Compass Group Equity Partners closes fund oversubscribed at more than $400M

Updated: May 14, 2024

“Raising two oversubscribed funds in two years can only be done after persistent hard work and dedication from the team that delivers on our strategy of thematic research, proprietary deal sourcing, partnering in value creation, and ultimately successful outcomes.  The support from our limited partners validates our investment strategy, our people, and the strength of our portfolio. We are honored to have the support both new and existing investor enabling us to continue our mission to grow great companies.” – John Huhn, Founder and Managing Partner

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About Emerging Manager Program

The goal of the McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program is to establish McGuireWoods as the preeminent law firm for emerging private investment fund managers. The program is driven by the firm’s Private Equity and Private Investment Fund Practice, which fuels the emerging manager landscape through its commitment to and belief in building community. With a proven track record in value-add networking, McGuireWoods aims to bring this sentiment to the forefront of the program by establishing connections, publishing thought-leadership pieces, and hosting events to foster the community including an annual conference.

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Profile Builder

To participate in The McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program and gain access to upcoming regional events, stay up-to-date on the 2025 McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference, and receive relevant LP or GP introductions, please register. Completing this profile does not guarantee participation in the 2025 McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference and a separate process is open on our Emerging Manager Conference website.

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