Emerging Buyout GPs to Watch in 2025 Report

Overview

The Emerging Buyout GPs to Watch in 2025 report highlights the top rising private equity managers poised to make an impact in the coming years. Curated from an analysis of over 650 firms, this exclusive Dakota Research report identifies first- to fourth-time buyout funds under $1 billion that demonstrate strong performance, disciplined strategies, and robust value creation processes. Featuring a mix of quantitative data—IRR, TVPI, DPI, and AUM growth—and qualitative insights on team expertise, investment focus, and market reputation, this report offers allocators and investment professionals a concise guide to discovering promising buyout managers before they become industry mainstays.

Curated from 650+ firms: The report highlights top emerging buyout managers selected after analyzing over 650 private equity firms using data-driven performance metrics
Focus on first- to fourth-time funds: Showcases managers with $1B or smaller fund sizes, offering investors a look at rising talent in the early stages of their institutional journey
Balanced quantitative and qualitative analysis: Combines hard performance data (IRR, TVPI, DPI, AUM growth) with insights on strategy, value creation, team expertise, and market reputation
Top 10 emerging managers for 2025: Lists standout firms including Renovus Capital Partners, Sole Source Capital, LFM Capital Partners, and others, each with unique strategies and sector focus areas
Deep dives on featured managers: Includes profiles on select GPs like Renovus and Sole Source, outlining their investment thesis, target deal size, and value creation approach
Forward-looking opportunity set: Helps allocators identify younger, agile firms well-positioned to deliver strong returns across future market cycles
Exclusive Dakota Research insights: Leverages proprietary data and in-house expertise to give readers an edge in sourcing promising buyout managers