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The SuperReturn series, renowned for its private capital events, has unveiled an impressive lineup of over 200 speakers for its annual SuperInvestor conference. Slated from November 5-8 at the prestigious Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco, the gathering promises unparalleled knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. 'This year, SuperInvestor is stepping up its game to offer top quality LPs and GPs a top quality locale in the vibrant new destination of Monte Carlo,' said Dorothy Kelso, Global Head of SuperReturn. 'With 80% of the audience expected to be C-level/directors/partners and with more ways to connect than ever before, there will be no better place to catch up with industry friends, make new connections and share notes for success in private markets investing.' Notable speakers include Nico Rosberg, former Formula One World Champion and CEO of Rosberg Ventures, who will discuss his transition from racing to entrepreneurship. Other esteemed presenters hail from leading firms like JP Morgan Asset Management, The Riverside Company, LeapFrog Investments, Pollen Street Capital, LGT Capital Partners, and Pantheon. @superreturn #superinvestor #privateequity #monaco #networking #investment #venturecapital #fundraising #secondaries

Chicago is one of the most expansive family office markets in the world, and Duchossois Capital Management are one of the most sophisticated. An interesting article in Bloomberg on the family's latest generational leadership transition and philanthropic activities. The Duchossois family were formerly the largest shareholder of the legendary Churchill Downs Incorporated, owner of the racetrack famous for hosting the #KentuckyDerby, but has been selling shares back to the company. Duchossois also has done business with private equity, selling Chamberlain Group to private equity giant Blackstone in a 2021 deal valuing the maker of garage-door openers at about $5 billion. They also have THE DUCHOSSOIS FAMILY FOUNDATION whose assets totaled about $158 million at the end of that year. The #foundation gave to a number of local #schools, #museums and #causes including the University of Chicago, the Field Museum, a Chicago #food bank and a network of Chicago-area after-school programs called After School Matters. Launched in 2013, Duchossois Capital Management has more than a dozen staff and invests in private equity, real estate and equities, and its CIO is a former Cambridge Associates executive. #chicago #familyoffices #institutionalinvestors #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #privatequity #sports #racing #churchilldowns #midwest #familybusiness #capitalmarkets #allocators #philanthropy #socialimpact #education

Meet the TEDxDavenport Speakers! Longtime investor and entrepreneur Ronald Diamond is the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Wealth. He represents over 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250 million to $30 billion. Diamond Wealth invests in private markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate). In addition, Diamond Wealth has divisions that focus on philanthropy, wealth transfer, investment banking, social impact, and governance. Ron will talk about "What is a Family Office and Why Does it Matter?" There are roughly 15,000 Family Offices around the globe which currently control approximately $10 trillion in assets. Only 25% of Family Offices make it to the second generation, 10% make it to the third generation, and 5% make it to the fourth generation. But that’s about to change. During this talk, Ron will talk about the origins of Family Offices, the current landscape in the evolution of Family Offices, and the future role they will have in transforming the philanthropic landscape. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gj6uEy6J

How do endowments and foundations expect to shift their portfolios, as well as their operations and staffing in the coming year? To answer these and other questions, Graystone surveyed 100 E&F investors. #endowments #foundations

It's finally here! The Black Angel Investing Summit is happening TODAY! Connect with like-minded investors, successful founders, and community leaders. Let's build an Angel investing ecosystem in our community. Don't miss out! It's not too late to register here: https://lnkd.in/geRDJwyT #EnhancedPurpose #BlackBusinessMonth #CommunityGrowth #InvestingInChange

A pitch isn’t just a presentation; it’s your story, your passion, and your startup’s future, all rolled into one. It’s about sparking curiosity and drawing people into your vision. 🌟 And when you pitch, you’re not just targeting investors or fundraising; you’re building relationships with any stakeholder, including potential users or partners or collaborators. MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition was the first time I had pitched in a while and the opportunity was such a great reminder on why a powerful pitch is your best foot forward. Excited to keep iterating on my startup story and building how I tell my vision. 🎉 ✨ #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #Pitching #Innovation #StartupSuccess #PitchCompetitions

Scale Up Milwaukee Cohort 10 of the SPARC Program begins soon! This is a business accelerator designed for Black, Hispanic and women-owned business under $1M. Presented by WWBIC Milwaukee Office, Chase, African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, LISC Milwaukee, Scale Up Milwaukee and Greater Milwaukee Committee. This is an extraordinary program!! Contact Elizabeth Cizinsky at [email protected] for more information. #accelerator #minoritybusiness #womenentrepreneurs #hispanicbusiness #blackbusiness

Rubin’s Black Private Equity Weekly Recap: 5 Updates to Follow in the Black PE Ecosystem 1. Grain Management, LLC recently announced its agreement to acquire a majority interest in 123NET, a premier fiber internet, colocation, and business voice services provider based in Michigan. Founded in 2007, Grain Management LLC is a leading global investment firm focused on investments across fiber networks, data centers, wireless spectrum, and cell towers, as well as managed and infrastructure services. 2. Lensrxlab recently announced that it has secured $830,000 in seed funding to develop two B2B healthcare delivery platforms and a proprietary advanced lens technology for diabetics. LENSRXLAB is a joint venture between Ophthalmic Good Manufacturing startups Bon Vivant Safety Eyewear and Tioga Optical Lab QOZB, LLC, founded by Anthony B. Miles, U.S. Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, optometrist. 3. 5th Century Partners was the subject of a recent article published by AltAssets Private Equity News highlighting the firm’s plans to raise a second fund at $250 million. In 2022, 5th Century Partners closed its debut fund with $144 million in capital commitments, which surpassed its target of $100 million. 5th Century Partners is a black-founded and Chicago-based purpose-driven private investment firm that partners with founders and operators of growing middle market companies that share its commitment to transform the future of business. 4. Who’s Got Next? 5 Women-founded Emerging Managers and Independent Sponsors to Watch: I. Bodka Creek Capital II. HarbourView Equity Partners III. Laurel Oak Capital Partners IV. New Majority Capital V. TGC Impact 5. Merritt McKenzie was recently hired as the inaugural Chief Operating Officer of CQ fluency, a Latina-founded, global leader in leveraging cultural intelligence (CQ) and communication solutions to magnify health outcomes. CQ Fluency is backed by Ariel Alternatives’ Project Black fund which seeks to invest in middle-market companies that may not currently be minority-owned, as well as existing Black- or Latino/a-owned businesses, with $100 million to $1 billion in revenue. Thank you for reading. If you enjoyed the content, please like, comment below, or share with others in your network. Finally, I am always looking for interesting content to share with others in the Black PE ecosystem.

This #RaceEqualityWeek we are highlighting our F100 program, in which we recently funded up to £15,000 to 12 Black-owned businesses. We thank each business who took part, as well as our steering group, mentors, and partners at Sky for their work in helping us to progress economic equity. Special thanks to Piers Linney, Feven Woldu, Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL Fellows RSA RA, SGCW,KCL NED, Viv Ahmun (He/Him), Andy Ayim MBE, Emma Joy Obanye, Reema Samuel-Lewis, David Carrigan, Viya N., Christine Perry for their hard work in making this program happen. The incredible businesses who took part include Aniboxx, Esarzee, Gusto Snacks - Raising | SEIS & EIS eligible, Imagine Me Stories, Just Once, Mama Dolce, NEUE Water, Philly & Friends, Ronu Creative, ScribePay, Télle Moi, THE FASHION BLUEPRINT, Wakuda, Wisteria CMS and Yumchop Foods. From 2009-2019 only 0.24% of venture capital went to Black entrepreneurs – a total of 38 businesses. Just 0.02% went to Black female entrepreneurs. We are working to change that. If you would like to help us expand economic equity further and become a partner, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Applications for our third cohort open this month - keep an eye on our socials for further details. #F100 #BlackOwnedBusiness #EconomicEquity #SupportBlackBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #ListenActChange