“The Good Leaver”

Senior partners from the world’s largest private equity firms are joining the ranks of independent sponsors, either as a stepping stone to raising a committed fund, or as a permanent alternative funding model.

David Stonehill, founded Rock Mountain after a successful career at Blackstone and Och Ziff and, most recently, Carlyle where he was deputy head of the Equity Opportunity Fund.

David will join Ahmed Fattouh, CEO of InterPrivate, for a keynote fireside chat to discuss the motivations, opportunities, and challenges of transitioning from the most institutional to the most entrepreneurial of PE business models.

• What’s new in the world of independent sponsors?
• A look at the independent sponsor model and why it is attractive to investors now
• The pros and cons of setting up a deal-by-deal structure in today’s marketplace
• Who are the leading and emerging players in the field?
• How are valuations expected to move over the next year?
• What factors are threatening the sustainability of the IS model?
• Building and rolling out the infrastructure of the IS model

• Proven techniques for successful fundraising
• Strategies for finding bargains in today’s volatile market
• Emerging “equity” or “debt” products/offerings targeting IS deals
• Keys to building successful relationships with investors
• Where capital sources are looking now
• Keys to successfully closing your next deal

• Identifying the dealmakers and the deal-breakers
• Strategies for a quick turnaround
• Overcoming last minute hurdles that can derail your deal
• Next steps to take after the deal is closed

• What are the unique challenges to a recessionary macro environment for IS?
• How can you weather the storm when the next economic recession period inevitably arrives?
• What lies ahead for the independent sponsor community in the next year?
• How are valuations expected to move in the future?
• How will independent sponsor model evolve in the next decade?
• Can independent sponsors withstand the competitive pressures?