
October 13, 2020
New Strategies to Unlock Private Markets Efficiencies
Data is vital for making informed investment decisions, especially within the private markets. Having access to this data can be incredibly challenging for investors. Continue reading to understand how technology can assist in unlocking operational efficiencies for private markets investors. Challenges LPs Face with Data and Technology When it comes[...]

August 5, 2020
Importance of a Technology Solution for Timely Data
Using Technology for Timely Data Collection A technology solution can create efficiencies and streamline processes in many industries. However, in the private markets, we are still seeing many LPs who have not adapted to leverage the power of technology. Instead, these LPs are faced with discordant systems. For example, LPs[...]

April 2, 2020
GP to GP Deals in the Private Markets
Historically, GPs would exit a deal through an IPO. However, in today’s environment, most deals are too small for IPO. Therefore, GPs are exiting a deal by selling to another GP – also called a GP to GP deal. The number of these deals has risen substantially since 2010. Furthermore,[...]

February 25, 2020
Measuring Risk in Private Equity
We have all heard the comment that your private equity portfolio is riskier than your public equity portfolio. But, is this true? How do you even measure risk in private equity? Glad you asked. We, at Cobalt, think of measuring risk in private equity in two ways: versus short-term Treasuries[...]

August 7, 2019
Cobalt: A Powerful Tool for Limited Partners
Learn more about Cobalt: A powerful tool for limited partners to leverage for analytics, market data and diligence.

June 27, 2019
4 Key Elements You Need To Know About Real Assets Benchmarking
In the world of private real assets, real assets benchmarking represents a particularly challenging and complex task, as compared to traditional assets.

May 20, 2019
PME Webinar: Key Takeaways
Recap of our private market equivalent webinar to define and explain the history of a PME.

May 14, 2019
Leveraging Private Market Equivalents (PME) for Industry-Level Analysis
Many LPs are already leveraging Private Market Equivalents (PMEs) for portfolio analytics. However, Cobalt LP shares the value in leveraging PMEs for industry-level analysis as a whole.

April 23, 2019
Public Market Equivalent (PME) in Private Equity
The importance of a public market equivalent (PME) analysis and how it allows investors to make direct comparisons between private market funds and public benchmarks.

April 8, 2019
Private Credit Exposure: A Growing Trend for LPs
The Hamilton Lane Private Markets Survey found that LPs have increased their private credit exposure within their portfolios since 2017. Cobalt LP breaks down how to streamline and take advantage of this trend.