Placement agents are in vogue. In 2015, more than 50% of private equity funds that closed a fund used a placement agent. It isn’t hard to understand why. Fundraising requires an intense focus over 17-18 months, not to mention specialization, relationships and physical proximity.
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“Fundraising should start when you have some exits and a track record, not when you are about to run out of money.”
– Jane Morris, Liora Partners