So, You Want to Raise a Private Equity Fund? 

The Capital-Raising Challenges and How to Overcome Them: One-on-One Series Discussion With Andy Lund.
From piloting fighter jets to plotting successful capital raises, Andy Lund, Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey’s Private Funds Group, talks to Mark Barton about the business he leads and how his team guides GPs on their specific fund requirements, whether it’s a first-time fundraise, a raise for a more mature manager, or a strategic advisory assignment.
In the interview, he addresses the following questions:
How do you navigate the fundamental challenge: getting the early dollars?
How has capital raising been affected by the pandemic?
What should all first-time fundraisers be focused on?
Is co-investment now a prerequisite?
How can Houlihan Lokey’s comprehensive service offering assist GPs on a range of private placement needs?