The private equity industry is massive, hugely influential, and playing a role in more and more aspects of life around the world, overseeing 29,000 portfolio companies and over 13 million US workers. Private equity and private funds are complex and high-fee financial products that lack regulatory oversight or standardized disclosures.

Private asset classes deprive investors of the governance tools of public markets. In order to address these governance gaps, it is imperative that institutional investors set policies for risk mitigation and value creation. Investor-led oversight has long been an essential tool for protecting long-term value and ensuring sustainable business practices. Asset owners are seeking better alignment with General Partners around long-term objectives and sustainable economic growth. For investors seeking to entrust their capital to private equity managers, extensive due diligence and investment monitoring are necessary to ensure interest alignment and effective oversight.

As part of our work to bring more transparency and accountability to private markets, Private Equity Stakeholder Project develops research and tools that can serve as a resource to investors seeking appropriate risk analysis and mitigation. These resources could help asset owners develop investment policies and enhance meaningful engagement with private markets managers.

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