Private Markets
General Partner
Definition
What is General Partner?
The party responsible for managing a private investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. fund and making investment decisions.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The GP selects portfolioThe complete collection of investments owned by an investor or managed under one mandate. companies and manages exits.
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