About this episode

Joel Sandhu discusses the forces reshaping private markets and the evolving strategies of family offices.

In this Billion Dollar Bite, Joel Sandhu (Co-Founder of Top-Tier Access; Partner at Investors Capital) breaks down the forces reshaping private markets. From the great normalization post-2021, to how LPs actually underwrite managers, to why family offices are rewriting their approach to access and alignment. We unpack the real liquidity picture, the rise of GP-led secondaries, and why the “elastic mid-market” may be the most compelling place to generate outsized returns in the decade ahead. If you’re a GP, LP, or allocator navigating this cycle, this is a must-listen. Watch the full episode here: https://billiondollarmoves.com/podcast-episode/from-family-offices-to-private-equity-power-plays-w-joel-sandhu-top-tier-access/ Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 01:40 - Key Takeaway #1: The market reset & picking managers 11:09 - SCS’s takeaway: Underwriting & selection is KEY 12:48 - Key Takeaway #2: The Family Office advantage & why they need a new model 18:18 - Key Takeaway #3: The future of venture, secondaries & the “elastic” mid-market 28:48 - Closing remarks About Joel Sandhu Joel is co-founder and Partner at Investors Capital, a Riyadh-based fund of funds. With an…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Chen-Spellings

Guest: Joel Sandhu

Topics covered

• private markets
• liquidity
• family offices
• venture capital
• investment strategies
• market normalization

Keywords

• private equity
• GP-led secondaries
• elastic mid-market
• underwriting
• investment
• family office model

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Investors Capital, Top-Tier Access, TTA

Places: Riyadh, Brussels

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