iGlobal Forum

01/10/2025

The Countdown Is On – Only 5 Days Left to Nominate! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Independent Sponsors Awards! With just 5 days remaining, the clock is ticking to submit your nominations and honor the trailblazers, innovators movers and shakers of the independent sponsors industry.

Nomination Deadline: 5 Days Away! 🏆

✨ Why Nominate?

Showcase groundbreaking achievements.
Celebrate leaders, innovators, movers and shakers in the field and join a prestigious platform that recognizes excellence.
📅 Act Now: Nominate yourself, a colleague, or an organization before the deadline!

👉 Visit https://hubs.li/Q031G0yk0 to submit your nomination today!

Let’s honor the best in the business—don’t wait, nominate now!

01/09/2025

🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome Peninsula Capital Partners LLC for the 18th Independent Sponsor Summit & Awards in Miami, March 4-5, 2025!

These industry leaders are helping shape the future of independent sponsors. Be sure to connect with them at the event to explore new opportunities!

💡 Ready to join the conversation? Register today and meet the people driving innovation in the field.

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q031G0CT0

01/09/2025

Exciting News! 🚨

The agenda for the 27th Real Estate Private Equity Summit is here! Join us on March 25th in New York City to connect with leading institutional investors, asset managers, and private equity experts as we shape the future of real estate.

🔥 Super Early Bird Offer: Save $200 when you register by Friday using code REPE27SEB! Don't wait—this exclusive offer expires in 48 hours!

📚 Key topics:
Distressed investing
Creative deal structuring
Navigating market volatility..and so much more!

📌 Register Now: https://hubs.li/Q031RHpK0

Don't miss your chance to gain actionable insights and network with industry leaders. See you in NYC! 🌟

01/07/2025

Time is Running Out – Nominate Now for the Independent Sponsorship Awards!

Attention, leaders, innovators, and change-makers! The Independent Sponsorship Awards, are your opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sponsorship industry.

Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, January 15th! 🏆

Don’t let this chance slip away! Whether you want to celebrate your own achievements, honor a colleague, or spotlight a deserving organization, this is your moment to make an impact.

✨ Why Nominate?
Gain industry-wide recognition.
Celebrate excellence and innovation.
Inspire future leaders in the field.
📅 Submit your nomination today to ensure your story of success is part of this prestigious event.

👉 Visit https://hubs.ly/Q031tzZX0 to learn more and nominate now!

Let’s celebrate brilliance together. Time is ticking—act fast!

12/26/2024

🎉We’re excited to announce Virtus as a Featured Sponsor for the Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards!

This collaboration brings fresh insights and resources to our community of capital providers and sponsors. Let’s make this year’s event the most impactful yet!

💬 Share what you’re looking forward to most at this year’s summit!

📍 March 4-5, 2025 | Miami, Florida

🎟️ Tickets available now at: https://hubs.li/Q030vdnQ0

12/23/2024

🌟 A big thank you to CohnReznick, for supporting the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards!

Their commitment to empowering independent sponsors and capital providers is unmatched. Make sure to stop by to learn how they’re transforming the industry.

📅 Don’t miss your chance to network with CohnReznick and other key players on March 4-5, 2025, in Miami!

🎟️ Tickets available now at: https://hubs.li/Q030vdjV0

12/18/2024

We're thrilled to share the agenda for the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards, taking place in Miami on March 4-5! 🎉

🌟 What to expect from this year's event:
- Build deeper connections in our Chatham House Discussions – closed-door sessions for candid conversations and shared insights.
- Learn best practices from industry leaders.
- Celebrate excellence in the community.

⏳ Spots for the Chatham House Discussions are limited and filling fast! Don’t miss your chance to register now at the link in the comments.

12/17/2024

The 2025 Independent Sponsor Awards: A Night to Remember! 🌟

Are you ready to celebrate excellence in the independent sponsor community?

Join us in Miami on March 4th for the exclusive Awards Cocktail Reception, where we’ll honor the innovators, leaders, and trailblazers driving success in the sector.

🚀 Flashback to 2024: Last year’s event was unforgettable, with winners like RTC, Peninsula Capital Partners, and Jacmel Growth Partners taking the spotlight. Check out the highlights from the 2024 Awards in the video below—could YOU be next?

⏳ Don’t wait! Nomination deadline: January 15th, 2025.

💡 Why nominate?
- Celebrate your team’s hard work.
- Gain industry recognition.

Let’s come together to celebrate the best and brightest in the industry. 🥂

👉 Submit your nomination today https://hubs.li/Q02_VlXF0.

12/13/2024

Celebrate Excellence This Holiday Season! 🎁

This year, give the ultimate gift: recognition. Honor the achievements that make a difference in your workplace and industry by nominating a colleague for one of our prestigious Independent Sponsor Awards! 🏆

✨ Why Nominate?
The 2025 awards ceremony will celebrate the creativity, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit behind the most outstanding middle-market deals. Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible talent that drives our community forward!

🗓️ Important Dates to Remember:
Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2025
Finalists Announcement: February 2025
Awards Ceremony: March 4, 2025 (during the cocktail reception)

Don’t miss this chance to show your appreciation and elevate a deserving colleague's accomplishments.

Submit your nomination today: https://hubs.li/Q02_pCLt0

12/12/2024

In today’s competitive private equity landscape, top-performing firms are redefining value creation. 🚀 It’s no longer just about cutting costs—it’s about strategies that drive measurable impact.

Here’s what’s fuelling success:
✅ Data-Driven Decisions: Turn insights into action for smarter growth.
✅ Digital Transformation: Automate and scale with AI and advanced tech.
✅ Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate to innovate and expand.
✅ ESG as a Differentiator: Align with sustainability for better ROI.
✅ Investing in Leadership: Build and retain talent to execute effectively.

💡 Leading firms are achieving remarkable EBITDA growth, unlocking new opportunities, and securing higher valuations. Want to know how? 👉 Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02_pBDw0

Learn how top PE firms achieve growth through digital transformation, ESG, and leadership development.

12/11/2024

🎉 Thank You for Making Last Week's Event Unforgettable!

We’re still buzzing with excitement from the incredible energy, insights, and connections that were made at the Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers Dealmakers Meeting, held last Wednesday. 🙌

A huge thank you to our attendees, who brought curiosity and enthusiasm, and to our amazing speakers who shared their expertise and inspired us with thought-provoking discussions. 💡 Your contributions made this event truly special.

✨ Highlights from the Day:

Powerful keynotes that challenged perspectives
Engaging panel discussions filled with actionable insights
Meaningful networking moments that sparked new ideas and partnerships

We’re thrilled to have been part of such a dynamic community and look forward to seeing the conversations and collaborations that emerge from this gathering.

💬 What was your favorite takeaway from the event? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!

Here’s to continued growth, learning, and success. Until next time! 🌟

12/10/2024

✋Hands up if you're excited about the next edition of the Real Estate Private Equity Summit!

Taking place in New York City on March 25th, what sets this event apart is its investor-centric focus - it's designed specifically for institutional investors, family offices, and private equity leaders driving capital decisions.

✔️ Elite Speakers: Insights from industry leaders at firms including: Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Starwood Capital Group, Oxford Properties, Bank of America, AIG, AXA Investment Managers and more!

✔️ Unmatched Networking: From executive exchanges to thought leadership, every session is designed to build meaningful connections.

✔️ Real Strategies, Not Theories: Focus on actionable approaches for distressed investing, creative deal structuring, and navigating market volatility.

This is your 2025 playbook, delivered by the leaders shaping the $500B+ capital flows transforming the market. And remember, if you book now with the code REPE27SEB you'll SAVE $200 on your conference pass with our Super Early Bird pricing!

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02-wrgB0

12/09/2024

🚨 Hot Off the Press: Exclusive Offer! 🌴

For the next 48 hours only, take advantage of our Super Early Bird pricing to join us in sunny Miami on March 4-5 for the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit and Awards! 🏆

✨ New for 2025
Be part of our Chatham House discussions—confidential, closed-door sessions designed to share best practices, lessons learned, and insights that drive success.

🌟 What to Expect This Year:
Inspiring Sessions led by top industry leaders
Unparalleled Networking to fuel your next big deal
Actionable Strategies for fundraising, partnerships, and value creation

📅 Don’t Wait—Prices Will Increase Soon!
Super early bird passes are limited, and this exclusive opportunity won’t last long. Book now with the code ISS18SEB to save and take your expertise to the next level in 2025.

🔗 Check out the agenda and secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q02-YwF00

12/09/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Ice Miller is joining us as a sponsor at the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit, taking place on March 4th, 2025 in Miami. 🌴

Ice Miller serves a diverse client base ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and from governmental entities to educational organizations and pension funds. Their clients span the business economy from service to industrial to tech. Their attorneys strive to develop a deep understanding of each client's needs in order to help them build, grow and protect their most valued assets.

To join Ice Miller at the event, make sure you grab your ticket at the link below:

🎫 https://hubs.li/Q02-HxDR0

12/05/2024

📅 Save the date! We're delighted to announce the 2025 date for the 27th Real Estate Private Equity Summit, which will be returning to New York City on March 25th!

This annual event brings together the most influential investors, asset managers, and private equity leaders to tackle a market reset and uncover the opportunities driving the next wave of growth.

Why you need to be there:

💥 $94B Distressed Market in Focus: Learn how to capitalize on undervalued assets in office, multifamily, and retail as the market begins its recovery.

💥 Emerging High-Growth Sectors: Discover why life sciences, data centers, and self-storage are forecasted to drive 30% of investments by 2026.

💥 Actionable ESG Insights: Leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage to attract capital and enhance performance.

This event is tailored for senior decision-makers managing billions in global capital, with curated networking and interactive sessions designed to drive real opportunities.

Sound good? If you book now with the code REPE27SEB you'll lock in our Super Early Bird pricing and SAVE $200!

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02-w72h0

11/12/2024

Exciting News for Aspiring Independent Sponsors!

We’re thrilled to launch the Emerging Independent Sponsor Masterclass — a comprehensive, expert-led online course crafted to empower you with the confidence and skills to navigate every stage of the deal landscape.

📅 Launch Date: November 20th
🎟 Pre-Order Price: Just $299 (Save $300!)

The Masterclass offers:
✅ Industry Expertise: Learn from seasoned professionals, including Ignacio Macias (CEO, Cecop), Vinay Bachireddy (Partner, Weave Growth), Liddy Karter (Managing Partner, Mizzen Capital), and Steve Altman (Partner, Cornerstone Capital Partners).
✅ Essential Skills for Success: Dive deep into sourcing deals, structuring terms, building financial models, and unlocking post-acquisition value.
✅ Flexible Learning: Complete this 9-hour course on your own schedule—wherever you are.

If you're ready to level up your expertise and conquer your first acquisition, pre-order your Masterclass access today at our best pre-launch rate: https://hubs.li/Q02XRThQ0

Click here for more details: https://hubs.li/Q02XRTf40

11/08/2024

📢 Navigating Real Estate’s Future: Key Insights from CalSTRS' Senior Portfolio Manager, Sally Stocks 📢

In a recent keynote interview, Sally Stocks, Senior Portfolio Manager at CalSTRS, shared a deep dive into how one of the largest public pension funds is adapting its real estate investment strategy to today’s evolving challenges and opportunities.

From striving for carbon neutrality by 2050 and focusing on sustainable assets to adjusting their portfolio in a volatile market and tackling social impact housing for teachers, CalSTRS is embracing both innovation and responsibility. 🌍🏢

💡 Key Takeaways:

Managing the bid-ask gap and market pressures
Diversifying into growth sectors like life sciences and senior housing
Prioritizing diversity in decision-making for competitive advantage
Expanding partnerships with global leaders for a resilient portfolio
Sally’s insights reveal CalSTRS' proactive balance of long-term goals with near-term realities—a roadmap for navigating today’s dynamic investment landscape.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how CalSTRS is leading the way: https://hubs.li/Q02WWSY-0

Senior Portfolio Manager Sally Stocks from CalSTRS shares key insights on navigating real estate investment in today’s shifting market. Explore CalSTRS’ approach to sustainability, diversification, social impact housing, and the power of diversity in decision-making. Discover their strategies fo...

11/07/2024

Get a rare inside look at Fortress Investment Group, a global investment powerhouse managing over $55 billion in assets. In this episode, Steven Stuart, Managing Director of Fortress, shares how they leverage AI and data analytics to uncover high-value markets and manage a portfolio spanning 30+ countries.

🎧 Highlights:

How Fortress uses AI and data to drive real estate decisions
Managing risk in volatile markets
Fortress’s commitment to ESG and its impact on the future of real estate
If you're looking for insights from one of the top firms in the investment world, this podcast is a must-listen. Moderated by Philip Rosen from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

👉 Listen now and gain a new perspective on real estate investing: https://hubs.li/Q02Wg8fl0

Hear Steven Stuart of Fortress Investment Group discuss AI-driven market insights, risk management, and ESG's role in real estate investments in this podcast. Gain valuable takeaways from a global investment leader.