Raising capital in 2025 with James Varela

Raising capital in 2025 with James Varela

Fundraising in 2025 isn’t business as usual. James Varela, Partner at Rede Partners and Head of MENA, joins us to break down what it really takes to raise capital from LPs—especially in the Middle East. We talk DPI pressure, LP targeting, co-investments, how to build credibility in emerging markets, and the biggest mistake GPs still make when pitching. Whether you’re struggling or oversubscribed, this one’s for you. [00:00] Intro to James Varela and focus on capital raising in the Middle East...

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How AI and Product Strategy Are Reshaping Value Creation

How AI and Product Strategy Are Reshaping Value Creation

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Why Founders Are Saying No to Buyouts — Hidden River’s Game-Changing Capital Strategy

Why Founders Are Saying No to Buyouts — Hidden River’s Game-Changing Capital Strategy

🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Episode with Graham Bachman, Hidden River Strategic Capital Guest: Graham Bachman, Managing Director & Head of Business Development at Hidden River Strategic Capital ...

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From Army Officer to PE CEO: 4 Mistakes Killing Portfolio Performance (Otis Spencer)

From Army Officer to PE CEO: 4 Mistakes Killing Portfolio Performance (Otis Spencer)

The Private Equity Podcast – Show Notes Guest: Otis Spencer Host: Alex Rawlings Episode Title: Lessons in Leadership: From Army Logistics to PE Operating Partner & CEO Success 🎙 Episode Overview: I...

28 Jul 202531min

From Investor to Operator: Hard Truths from 35 Years in Private Equity with Matthew Kearney

From Investor to Operator: Hard Truths from 35 Years in Private Equity with Matthew Kearney

This episode is packed with pragmatic advice and “growth hacks for operators” – get your pen ready. ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 00:03 – Introduction Meet Matthew Kearney: 35 years in private ...

22 Jul 202532min

How your competitors are using AI in the Private Equity industry with Greg Nieuwenhuys

How your competitors are using AI in the Private Equity industry with Greg Nieuwenhuys

Guest: Greg Nieuwenhuys – Private Equity Advisor, Chairman & AI Expert Topic: Unlocking Generative AI for Private Equity & Portfolio Companies 🔹 Intro & Background (0:00 – 2:00) Greg shares his 20+ ...

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Investing in the hospitality industry with Nate Edgerly

Investing in the hospitality industry with Nate Edgerly

In this insightful episode, Nate Edgerly, CEO of Enzo Group Inc., discusses his journey from CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to a seasoned private equity investor and executive leader in the hospitality...

8 Jul 202529min

Building a $2.3 billion-dollar business from the ground up with Jeff Zwiefel

Building a $2.3 billion-dollar business from the ground up with Jeff Zwiefel

In this episode, Alex speaks with Jeff Zwiefel, former President & COO of Life Time, about scaling the business from $139M to $2.3B in revenue and navigating multiple private equity exits and IPOs. Je...

1 Jul 202549min

The professionalisation of Private Equity with Henry Ward

The professionalisation of Private Equity with Henry Ward

In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Henry Ward, CEO and Co-Founder of Carta, to explore the evolving landscape of private equity and venture capital through the lens of software, operations, a...

24 Jun 202528min

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