Compliance in private equity has long been a challenge for fund managers, GPs, and LPs. Vestlane, a software firm focused on this issue, offers a streamlined approach to private market compliance and investor onboarding. The platform recently won the Technology Innovation of the Year (Client Services) Award at the Private Equity Wire EU Awards 2025. Polina Medvedeva (pictured), VP of Marketing at Vestlane, explains how the platform works and its impact on the industry.

Raising capital in the alternatives market isn’t just about finding investors – it’s about finding the right ones. With two decades of experience, the team at Alvine Capital Management – winner of the Private Equity Wire European Awards’ Placement Agent of the Year for the second year running – knows this better than most. Managing Director Alec Lingorski (pictured) shares his insights. 

LemonEdge’s state-of-the-art accounting engine is purpose-built for private markets firms and helps GPs, fund admins, and family offices deal with the ever-increasing complexity of deals and fund structures. Here, Jamie Nascimento (pictured), Chief Commercial Officer at LemonEdge, outlines how they have helped their private markets clients navigate the economic landscape of the past 12 months as well as preparing to meet new challenges…

The landscape of venture capital deal sourcing has evolved significantly over the past few years. Gone are the days of rapid-fire deals and a “growth-at-all-costs” mentality. In 2025, investors are more selective than ever, prioritizing companies with strong traction, clear revenue potential, and a path to profitability. This shift means that the competition for high-quality deals is intense, while the urgency to deploy capital remains high.

Daniel Trentacosta (pictured), Global Head of Private Markets & Change for MUFG Investor Services, outlines the challenges that asset managers face in calculating fees, as well as the importance of automation, and the work behind the development of MUFG Investor Services’ fee calculation tool. 

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