2025 Private Equity Forward Forum
New York, NY 10001
Event summary
The conversations that matter most in private equity, delivered in one afternoon.
Cooley’s Private Equity Forward Forum returned to New York City in October – exclusively for active private equity investors. This program goes deeper than boilerplate market outlooks. We cut through the noise, focusing on the specialized issues you’re navigating right now.
View the agenda below, built for those who want more than surface-level commentary.
In addition to the sessions, there were plenty of opportunities to connect with peers shaping the next wave of deals.
Agenda
Fund Formation: What It Takes to Raise Capital Today and What’s Next
With investors more selective and fundraising cycles stretching longer, general partners are navigating a very different market from even a few years ago. Leading placement agents and investor relations professionals had a candid discussion of the trends reshaping the fund formation landscape, including what’s driving limited partner decision making, where capital is flowing and how managers can best position their funds for success.
AI in Action: Inside PE Firms and Their Portcos
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for both investors and portfolio companies. This conversation explored how private equity (PE) funds are integrating AI into their day-to-day operations and supporting portfolio companies as they adopt AI-driven solutions to scale, streamline and compete more effectively.
From Control to Catalyst: PE’s Expansion Into Growth Investing
As competitive pressures reshape the market, PE investors are leaning into growth equity to diversify portfolios and tap into high-upside opportunities without taking full control. We examined the factors driving this hybrid strategy and how PE approaches differ from traditional growth equity players.
Capital Structures in Motion: Debt Market Trends
From shifting interest rate expectations to evolving lender appetites, today’s debt markets are influencing deal structures, valuations and timelines across the PE landscape. This session explored the current state of the financing environment and how PE is adapting to secure capital and close deals.
High Stakes, Higher Scrutiny: Regulatory Pressures Reshaping PE
The rules of global investment are shifting, and private equity must keep pace. This panel addressed the regulatory issues making headlines and examine how these developments are affecting deal structuring, portfolio company operations and investor responsibilities.
Contact
For more information, please email Anya Kielbik.
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