Raising the Bar: Lessons from Emerging Managers & Their Backers

Candid insights from LPs and GPs shaping the next generation of private equity leadership

On October 9, 2025, Gen II convened leading LPs and GPs for an afternoon of open discussion and actionable insights at the Emerging Manager Forum in New York City. The invitation-only event brought together fund sponsors and investors to exchange practical perspectives on building institutional credibility, navigating the fundraising landscape, and scaling from Fund I to Fund II. Across two thought-provoking panels—moderated by Gen II’s Jeff Gendel and Private Equity Career’s David Toll—industry veterans offered firsthand lessons on what differentiates successful emerging managers and the evolving expectations of today’s limited partners.

Watch the full sessions below to hear directly from today’s leading LPs and GPs on how emerging managers are redefining excellence in private equity.