Dakota Live! Podcast: GP Staking and Emerging Manager Success with Xponance Alternative Solutions

In this episode of the Dakota Live! Podcast, Robert Morier sits down with Marquette Chester, Head of Alternatives, and Michael A.B. Orr, Chief Investment Officer at Xponance Alternative Solutions (XAlts), a subsidiary of Xponance focused on GP stakes investing and emerging manager research.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Xponance Alternative Solutions brings decades of experience in private equity, private credit, and real assets, with a mission to support the growth and success of diverse and lower-middle-market managers.

Marquette and Michael have built a robust platform that combines innovative portfolio construction with a commitment to partnership and transparency.

Xponance specializes in GP stakes investing, a rapidly growing asset class that involves taking equity stakes in asset management firms. Unlike traditional fund investments, GP stakes investing enables allocators to participate in management fees, carried interest, and balance sheet growth of the firms they back.

Marquette and Michael share how Xponance approaches this space with a focus on fostering the next generation of alternative investment managers and creating long-term value for their investors.

Join host Robert Morier as he delves into the intricacies of GP stakes investing, the importance of people-first investment strategies, and the critical role of diversity and innovation in alternatives. Hear about the challenges and opportunities of identifying and supporting emerging managers, Xponance’s partnership with Investcorp, and their vision for shaping the future of private markets.

Whether you're an institutional investor, an emerging manager, or simply curious about the mechanics of alternatives, this episode provides a fascinating deep dive into a key segment of the investment landscape.

Tune in to learn more about Marquette and Michael’s personal journeys, their insights on portfolio construction, and their advice for thriving in today’s dynamic private markets.