Private Equity Co-Chair Brad Vaiana Speaks on “Fund Raising for Independent Sponsors” Panel in Miami

Winston’s Private Equity Co-Chair Brad Vaiana spoke on a panel discussion presented to over 250 representatives from independent sponsors and capital providers spanning multiple countries entitled “Raising a Fund 101 - Transitioning from Independent Sponsor to Emerging Manager” at the iGlobal Forum 16^thIndependent Sponsors Summit in Miami last week.

Five different sponsors, capital providers, and professional services firms (Citrin Cooperman; Acharya Capital Partners, LLC; Grafine Partners; Moelis Asset Management; and Jacmel Growth Partners) joined Brad on the panel and shared their collective insights on first-time funds, including a cost-benefit analysis of both funded and independent paths, relationships with investors and outside service providers, and the legal considerations associated with these pivotal decisions.

“Winston is proud to have served as a sponsor for this iGlobal Forum event. Our national team serves as a market leader representing independent sponsors and emerging managers,” said Brad. “I was honored to be in the company of leaders in the space and for the opportunity to address pressing issues facing this industry. I would also like to thank my fellow panelists for the insightful discussion.”

From left to right: Roger Kowalski (iGlobal Forum), Brad Vaiana (Winston & Strawn LLP), Paul Jezierny (Winston & Strawn LLP)

From left to right: David Acharya (Acharya Capital Partners), Brad Vaiana (Winston & Strawn LLP), Dan Pogue (Moelis Asset Management), Curtis Glovier (Grafine Partners), Nick Jean-Baptiste (Jacmel Growth Partners), Sylvie Gadant (Citrin Cooperman), Roger Kowalski (iGlobal Forum)