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Fund Shack Private Equity Podcast

Fund Shack
Private Equity
Private Credit
Private Markets
Venture Capital
Brookfield Asset Management
Genghis Khan
Emerging Managers
Inflexion Private Equity
NAV Lending
United States
Mongol Empire
Secondary Markets
Secondaries
Goldman Sachs
National Security
Infrastructure
HSBC Asset Management
Healthcare
Permira
Permira Credit

Private equity, venture capital and alternative investments - long-form podcasts with industry leaders Dive into in-depth conversations with industry leaders and gain exclusive insights into the world of private capital. 🎙️Fund Shack is dedicated to providing thought-provoking, authentic discussions with the most respected private capital managers, asset managers, professional advisers, & thought... more

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Private markets were built around illiquidity. Investors commit capital, managers invest it over time, and cash comes back when assets are sold. But as private equity, private credit and private markets have scaled, the industry has had to build a mo... more

Flor Kassai, Managing Partner and Head of Buyout at Inflexion, joins Ross Butler to discuss European mid-market private equity, talent, origination and repeatable value creation.

Flor argues that private equity is more of a talent business than an i... more

Private markets look stable… until they don’t.

NAVs move slowly. Returns look smooth. Volatility appears contained.

But none of that is tested until an investor actually tries to sell.

That’s where secondaries come in.

The secondaries market is wh... more

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Private credit has grown into a $1.6–1.7 trillion market, but much of the current narrative is dominated by concerns around defaults, AI disruption and liquidity.

In this episode, David Hirschmann, Co-Head of Permira Credit, explains why private cre... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Branton
Founder of Nodem Capital, NAV lending specialist
Nodem Capital
Episode: What NAV Is Really Signalling in Private Markets | Alex Branton, Nodem Capital
Flor Kassai
Managing partner and head of buyout at Inflexion Private Equity
Inflexion Private Equity
Episode: Private Equity Is a Talent Business - Flor Kassai, Inflexion
Nigel Dawn
Global Head of Private Capital Advisory at Evercore
Evercore
Episode: Where Private Markets Meet Reality | Secondaries Explained | Nigel Dawn | Fund Shack Ep. 85
David Hirschmann
Head of Permira Credit (guest)
Permira
Episode: Permira Credit – What's really happening in Private Credit | David Hirschmann | Fund Shack Ep. 84
Oliver Gottschalg
Professor, Gottschalg Analytics founder; expert in private markets and machine learning
Gottschalg Analytics
Episode: How machines will transform private capital markets | Ep. 83
Cyril Demaria
Affiliate Professor at EDHEC Business School and Head of Private Market Strategy at Julius Baer
Julius Baer and EDHEC Business School
Episode: Evergreen Funds, Private Credit and the Information Problem | Cyril Demaria-Bengochea
Will Dunham
President, American Investment Council
American Investment Council
Episode: Private Equity Myths vs Reality: Jobs, Housing and 401(k)s | Will Dunham American Investment Council
David Nowak
President of Brookfield's private equity group; leads North American business and private equity evergreen strategy
Brookfield Asset Management
Episode: Brookfield: The private markets giant that flies below the radar
Jack Weatherford
Professor of anthropology, historian and author
University (unspecified) / Author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Episode: Creative destruction and the making of the modern world, with Jack Weatherford

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Ross Butler
Host of the show.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • The only Private Capital podcast that I listen/watch to the end.

    Fund Shack is the only private markets podcast I consistently listen to all the way through. The guests are high quality, the conversations are insightful, and the technical depth is excellent.

    If you work in private equity, private credit or the wider private capital ecosystem this is essential listening. It is also becoming a great resource for RIAs, private bankers and advisers who want to get up the curve on private markets.

    It’s one to binge on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KAB_KAM_apple_1999
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Huge fan

    Found one of these episodes so interesting that I reached out to the GP and now starting a job at that GP in two weeks. Thank you Ross!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry123SB
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Top quality guests discussing some really important issues in the alternatives space. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Allch
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great show !

    Super insightful, simple and relevant. Would be great to cover broader EM - Asia and Africa, and more alternative asset class e.g more on private credit.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pozotheaplphamale
    South Africa3 years ago
  • The best private equity podcast

    This podcast on private equity, venture capital and alternative assets is truly the insiders view of the market.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ross Unsquared
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently top-tier and discussions stay focused on actionable insights.
Great depth and breadth across topics from evergreen funds to private credit and secondaries.
The show is seen as a go-to resource for insider perspectives on exits, liquidity, and value creation.
Listeners praise practical takeaways and candid, unscripted interviews with industry leaders.
High-quality guests and deep, technical conversations that are essential for anyone in private equity or private markets.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What NAV Is Really Signalling in Private Markets | Alex Branton, Nodem Capital
Q: Can you explain how the NAV loan concept compares to a dividend recap at the fund level, and why that distinction matters for LPs and GPs?
NAV loans function like a debt tool against the NAV of the fund's portfolio, allowing liquidity without forcing a sale of assets; dividends recaps at the fund level encumber underlying assets and can affect cash flow and risk differently. The distinction matters because NAV loans preserve upside while enabling liquidity, whereas dividend recaps can add strain on portfolio companies and affect distributions.
Venture Capital, National Security, and the Future of Technology | Alex van Someren
Q: How do you see the relationship between government funding and private venture capital in advancing dual-use technologies?
Governments bankroll foundational and strategic tech, while venture capital accelerates development and commercialisation; the model is a double-hander that can reduce risk for the country and help scale innovations that are useful in both civilian and defense contexts.
Venture Capital, National Security, and the Future of Technology | Alex van Someren
Q: So what drew you to the role of UK Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security in 2021?
The idea that government needs advice from people in technical industry is smart and builds smarter decision-making for procurement, technology investments, and future preparedness; NSIF bridges venture experience with national needs to accelerate secure tech.
Goldman Sachs & The Expanding Role of Private Markets in Wealth Portfolios
Q: What does your role as Global Head of Alternatives for Third Party Wealth entail?
It involves delivering Goldman's alternative investing expertise to a broad global wealth channel, combining deep direct investing with an open architecture platform to select top non-Goldman managers and provide clients with a full spectrum of private markets exposure.
How machines will transform private capital markets | Ep. 83
Q: What are the practical barriers to adoption in the private equity industry?
Inertia and reluctance to abandon traditional human intuition, concerns about backtests translating to live results, and the need for human oversight to adjust outcomes downward for known non-quantifiable factors.

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A long-form interview series focused on private capital, private equity, and related alternative assets. Episodes feature senior practitioners and academics who discuss deal origination, portfolio value creation, private credit, secondaries, evergreen structures, and technology's impact on investments. The show frequently centers on operational value creation, talent and governance, and the evolving dynamics of private markets, including regulatory and LP/GP considerations. Notable strengths include access to high-caliber guests from top firms, a rigorous, unvarnished conversation style, and practical insights for professionals building or managing private market portfolios. This makes it a strong pick for listeners who want deep context fr... more

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1. Alexander Branton
2. Flor Kassai
3. Nigel Dawn
4. David Hirschmann
5. Oliver Gottschalg
6. Cyril Demaria
7. Will Dunham
8. David Nowak

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