
June 24, 2019
Chart of the Month: Distribution Pacing
Learn more about the distribution pacing within private markets from the first half of 2019 using Hamilton Lane’s proprietary data.

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.

March 28, 2019
Trends in Private Equity: What LPs are Thinking
Excerpt: Hamilton Lane’s Private Markets Survey showed interesting trends in private equity. We’ll explain how LPs approach private markets investing in 2018 and 2019.

March 13, 2019
Digital Transformation in Private Equity
2019 trends LPs must consider in private markets and the technologies they should be thinking about to embrace the digital transformation.

March 5, 2019
Growing Private Equity Exposure of Limited Partners
LPs are growing their private equity exposure, particularly among insurance companies. We explain how technology solutions can help LPs understand the private industry and plan for future commitments.

February 11, 2019
MOIC and IRR: An Important Distinction in Private Equity
MOIC and IRR are two different metrics that are used in private equity to calculate an investor’s return on investment. Cobalt LP explains these two important metrics in private equity and their value to investors.

January 23, 2019
Using the Valuation Bridge in Private Equity
LPs can take a deeper dive by using a valuation bridge to analyze how GPs have created value in a company or across multiple companies over a holding period.

January 16, 2019
Now Available: Q3 2018 Benchmarks
The updated Q3 2018 Benchmarks in Cobalt LP are now live and ready to be used for various analytics and fund benchmarking.

January 7, 2019
Cash Flow Fundamentals: An Inside Scoop
As limited partners needs evolve, they need to understand the potential variation in cash flows that a general partner is reporting. Cobalt LP’s Cash Flow Fundamentals white paper covers how to categorize and find the proper values.

December 14, 2018
Chart of the Month: Trends in 2018 Private Equity
Understanding 2018’s trends in private equity can help clients gain market perspective and adjust their portfolio in the context of the market. The Hamilton Lane dataset shows yearly trends and more.