Capitalizing on tax receivable agreements is a long-term play. But you're patient. You understand that the bigger the problem you solve, the bigger the reward. And so you love overlooked investment niches. Welcome to TRAilblazing, brought to you by Parallaxes Capital, a leading alternative manager focused on tax receivable agreements (“TRAs”). This podcast is your go-to resource to understand what tax receivable agreements are and what the marketplace is about. Yes, tax receivable agreements ...
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Fund Flow is a podcast for Emerging Managers offering insights into the journey of new and aspiring fund managers seeking to have success in a crowded market. Tune in as McGuireWoods partner and host, Jon Finger, is joined by guests ranging from first-time fund managers to proven emerging managers, experienced LPs poised to back emerging managers, and other key participants in the emerging manager ecosystem. Hear their real-world perspectives and gain actionable tips to help inform your stra ...
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Identifying Fund Managers Who Have a Reason to Win, with Whit Matthews
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36:17"The lower middle market is the last bastion of alpha in private equity," declares Whit Matthews, managing director at HighVista Strategies, in this conversation with host Jon Finger. Tracking roughly 500 active independent sponsors and seeing 350+ actionable co-investments yearly, Whit reveals how HighVista identifies managers with "a specialized …
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Energizing New Managers in the Energy Transition Space, with Angel Fierro
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24:27Angel Fierro, managing partner of Aiga Capital Partners, joins host Jon Finger for a conversation about how emerging fund managers can make an impact in specialty lending areas such as energy transition. Aiga Capital Partners provides private debt and preferred equity solutions to North American-based sustainable infrastructure developers. Sharing …
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Serving the Lower Middle Market with Peter Eschmann and Liz Veilleux of ACME Credit Partners
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28:04After the financial crisis of 2008-09, a phenomenon unfolded: “mega-funds” of several billions and more, putting larger check sizes to work for larger companies.. ACME Credit Partners, an investment advisor, reaches an entirely different market. Smaller, nimble, and lean, ACME targets the lower middle market direct lending segment that is underserv…
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Tax Professionals Share Challenges, Offer Advice, and Reject a Stereotype
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24:54Tax professionals thrive at a lightning-fast pace, dodging landmines and welcoming serendipity to achieve success. They also carve out interesting personal lives – so don’t call them “boring.” Guests Albert Chang, David Peck, Eric Sloan, Rachel L. Cantor, Phillip DeSalvo, Sean Brennan, and David Schnabel give these and other insights about the worl…
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Compilation Episode: Tax Trailblazers Answer Four Questions
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35:22Four questions: How did you find yourself working in tax? How did you first learn about TRAs? Have your clients’ perceptions of TRAs changed? Why aren’t TRAs more ubiquitous? In this special compilation episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee presents a compilation of answers to those four questions. Listen in as A…
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TRAs in Today’s Economic Environment with David Schnabel
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10:45Not long ago, many people were skeptical of TRAs. While skepticism is down, TRAs are still less common outside of UP-C transactions. Why is that? In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, is joined by David Schnabel, Partner at Davis Polk in New York, for a broad discussion tha…
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The Critical Role of TRAs in Different Transactions with Sean Brennan
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17:25Tax receivable agreements are not new, but they are somewhat misunderstood and likely underutilized in certain transactions. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, is joined by Sean Brennan, Partner at Deloitte, to examine how TRAs are used in various types of transactions. …
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TRAs, Tax Law, and The Path to Ubiquity with Phill DeSalvo
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30:27Early on, folks were hesitant as to whether the technical tax rules that underpin TRAs would work. As it turns out, it’s not terribly controversial. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, welcomes Phill DeSalvo. Phill is a principal in KPMG’s National M&A Tax practice and th…
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Unveiling the Potential of TRAs in Private Transactions with Rachel Cantor
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19:53You’re going to start seeing TRAs more and more in private market transactions. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Saish Setty, general counsel of Parallaxes, welcomes Rachel Cantor, a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, who focuses on the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including domestic and cross-bord…
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Competitive Advantage: Parallaxes is Redefining the TRA Market
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18:23The TRA space has challenges, but Parallaxes is here to win. How? Parallaxes has a dedicated team with a singular focus of owning the opportunity set. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes and Saish Setty, General Counsel of Parallaxes discuss the barriers to entry in the TRA spa…
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Tax Policy: Republicans, Democrats, and the 2024 Election with Bloomberg Tax Policy Analyst, Andrew Silverman
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19:48Republicans and Democrats strongly differ on tax policy. But are there any core issues that the two political parties may be willing to give in on? In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, welcomes Andrew Silverman, a tax policy analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence (a division of…
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Setting Precedent: TRAs in Diverse Transactions with Eric Sloan
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30:03TRAs are becoming increasingly common in IPOs. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Saish Setty, general counsel of Parallaxes, welcomes tax lawyer Eric Sloan, a partner in the New York and Washington D.C. offices of Gibson Dunn and a Co-Chair of the Firm’s Tax Practice Group. Tune in to hear Eric share his wealt…
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Exploring the Trailblazing TRA Outlook for 2024
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27:23Institutional investors often view TRAs as the next frontier of investments, similar to pharma royalties in the 2000s and music royalties in the 2010s. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, hosts Saish Setty, general counsel of Parallaxes, and Andy Lee, CIO of Parallaxes, share their five bold—and sometimes surprising—…
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Impact Investing: Generating Positive Impact Plus Financial Return, with Jim Roth of Zamo Capital
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33:25Impact investing is different from ESG in that ESG is what you don't do, what you don't invest in. Impact investing, however, is what you affirmatively and intentionally do. In this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger speaks with guest Jim Roth, the founder and managing partner of Zamo Capital, an impact investor based in London. Jim was also the…
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TRAs: Benefits, Complexities (and Private Jets) Explained with Tax Attorney David Peck
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29:09TRAs can be advantageous if used properly. When you get numbers in front of people in the right situation, it catches their attention. The key is to get people focused and make sure they understand the complexities. In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Saish Setty is joined by guest David Peck, partner and head o…
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Blazing the TRA Trail: Albert Chang on the Evolution, Challenges, and Opportunities of Tax Receivable Agreements
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28:41Get ready to learn from the most prolific banker in the TRA space. In this inaugural episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee is joined by guest Albert Chang, Managing Director and Head of M&A Tax and Structuring Advisory at RBC Capital Markets. Albert shares his unique insights regarding the process of educating th…
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Investing in Purposeful Companies and Management Teams, with Jake Capps of Meaningful Partners
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36:51The best returns come from businesses that mix purpose and profit and don’t compromise on either. In this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger speaks with Jake Capps, the co-founder and managing partner of Meaningful Partners, a value-based investment company focused on purposeful businesses. With over two decades of experience investing in privat…
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Strategies for Success in Real Asset Investments, with Heather Fernstrom Border of Alliance Global Advisors
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37:07After working as a consultant during the global financial crisis and holding various positions at investment management firms, Heather Fernstrom Border and her partner, Jennifer Stevens, launched Alliance Global Advisors. Alliance is a women-owned consulting firm focused on developing strategic solutions for real asset investment managers. Alliance…
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Building Strong Relationships with Emerging Managers, with Elizabeth Weindruch
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30:09On this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger talks with Elizabeth Weindruch (Liz), managing director at Barings, about building lasting relationships with the emerging manager community. When looking for GP partners, Liz seeks those with experience, value alignment and an element of differentiation in their investment strategy. “You can no longer …
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Finding Opportunity in eCommerce and Digital Investing with Chad Summe
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30:53On this episode of Fund Flow, McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger sits down with Chad Summe, founder and managing partner at eGateway Capital, to discuss the changes brought by digitization and artificial intelligence, as well as how to build solid relationships with investment partners. “We all come from a lot of different experiences and backgrounds that co…
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Finding Fundraising Product Market Fit with Andy Lee of Parallaxes Capital
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38:56On this episode of Fund Flow, McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger sits down with Andy Lee, founder and chief investment officer of Parallaxes Capital, the first firm to focus exclusively on monetizing tax receivable agreements as an investment strategy. Andy wanted to establish a firm that wasn’t afraid to think differently and take a long-term view on invest…
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Shaping the Future of Emerging Managers: Nurturing Partnerships and Embracing Long-term Growth Strategies with William Prather of Cypress Creek
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35:55On this episode of Fund Flow from McGuireWoods, host Jon Finger sits down with William [Billy] Prather, founding partner and Chief Investment Officer of Cypress Creek Partners, to discuss market opportunities for emerging managers, what makes the Cypress Creek team successful, and building bridges with LPs. Billy had his first taste of the emerging…
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Climate Risk Factors and Investment Opportunities With Climate Core Capital
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42:49Is there a world where investors can incorporate climate data in their investment mandates? Owen Woolcock and Rajeev Ranade, the co-founders of Climate Core Capital certainly think so. Combining traditional climate risk factors including flood, heat, fire, hurricane, and storm with unconventional readiness indicators to find low-risk and high-readi…
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Applying Military Training to Raising Funds with Neil Keegan of Marlinspike
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37:32According to Neil Keegan, co-founder and CEO of disruptive technology fund Marlinspike, it was his background in the Navy that shaped the mission-driven ethos of his firm. The fund focuses on innovative companies that are solving challenges around national security while also exploring creative commercial applications. Finding a company that is mak…
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Why Diversity Matters for the Future of Emerging Managers with Sara Zulkosky of Recast Capital
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43:00For Sara Zulkosky, diversity is key to the strategy when it comes to investing in emerging managers. When she and her partner Courtney McCrea founded their LP, Recast Capital, they knew they wanted to center diverse emerging managers to give both LPs and diverse GPs better access to that market. Recast Capital is not just an LP; its enablement prog…
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Brom Rector Explains What to Look for in Psychedelic Portfolio Funds
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29:37On this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger sits down with Brom Rector, founder of Empath Ventures, to break down misconceptions about psychedelic medicine and first-time management. Brom worked in venture capital as a quantitative researcher and portfolio manager for several years until he realized something was missing. As he describes it, “I d…
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The State of the Emerging Manager Market with McNally Capital’s Beth Rahn
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44:16Starting a fund is a challenging task on its own, but the pandemic added another layer of difficulty for emerging managers looking for limited partners. Having lost the ability to network and fundraise in person, many LPs played it safe and stayed with the funds they already had relationships with, leading to an upward trend in “re-ups.” “LPs in 20…
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Filling Investor Needs with Sheryl Mejia of Steward Asset Management
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41:38On this episode of Fund Flow, Sheryl Mejia, Managing Partner at Steward Asset Management, joins host Jon Finger to discuss what spurred the creation of her own firm, how to establish differentiation, and why maintaining empathy for founders is key. Sheryl built a depth of knowledge working in asset management for large and small private funds befor…
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Today's Fundraising Environment with Casey Peters of Pacenote Capital
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50:08On this episode of Fund Flow, host Jon Finger is joined by Casey Peters, a managing partner at boutique placement agency Pacenote Capital. They discuss the mandates that formed Pacenote and how maintaining a high touch and selective lens has shaped the company. Casey founded Pacenote Capital in response to market feedback that there was a desire fo…
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Building Teams and Investor Relationships with Suzanne Yoon of Kinzie Capital Partners
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39:26The pandemic era has not been an easy time for any industry, including private equity. In today’s volatile market, funds are facing increased competition while continuing to adapt to the challenges of remote deal-making. Now imagine being an emerging manager in the lower-to-middle-market investing space — and building your firm in the middle of the…
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Developing a Technology Investment Strategy With Aly Madhavji of Blockchain Founders Fund
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48:25The blockchain sector is perhaps one of the riskiest to invest in today. Not only is it a new and constantly evolving space, but it’s also often riddled with scams. Many large investors remain skeptical, but it’s likely that the future lies in blockchain and crypto. So how can funds do it safer and smarter, especially as emerging managers? We bring…
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Interacting with LPs - Insights from Kate Beardsley of Hannah Grey
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44:06There’s a lot to consider when starting a venture firm: timing, experience with other firms that can support your journey, and a mission that differentiates you from other investment firms. These are all factors that Kate Beardsley and her partner Jessica Peltz-Zatulove had to consider when they made plans to kickstart their venture fund, Hannah Gr…
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Making DEI Part of Your Investment Strategy With Mary Hunt of RCP Advisors
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35:08As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Mary Hunt says it was because of the help of her mentors and managers’ support that she was able to succeed in the private equity investing world. Her current role as Principal at RCP Advisors and the director of RCP’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Funds Investment Strategy is her way of helping op…
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Insight from John Huhn of Compass Group Equity Partners
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37:18On this premiere episode of Fund Flow, a new show from McGuireWoods for emerging managers, host Jon Finger sits down with John Huhn, founder and managing partner of Compass Group Equity Partners, to discuss independent sponsorships, committed funds, and overall business practices. John began his professional life as an engineer, but he’s more than …
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Fund Flow is a podcast for Emerging Managers offering insights into the journey of new and aspiring fund managers seeking to have success in a crowded market. Tune in as McGuireWoods partner and host, Jon Finger, is joined by guests ranging from first-time fund managers to proven emerging managers, experienced LPs poised to back emerging managers, …
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