The CapitalRaising Challenges and How to Overcome Them: OneonOne Series Discussion With Andy Lund.

From piloting fighter jets to plotting successful capital raises, Andy Lund, CoHead of Houlihan Lokey’s Private Funds Group, talks to Mark Barton about the business he leads and how his team guides GPs on their specific fund requirements, whether it’s a firsttime fundraise, a raise for a more mature manager, or a strategic advisory assignment.

In the interview, he addresses the following questions:

How do you navigate the fundamental challenge: getting the early dollars?

How has capital raising been affected by the pandemic?

What should all firsttime fundraisers be focused on?

Is coinvestment now a prerequisite?

How can Houlihan Lokey’s comprehensive service offering assist GPs on a range of private placement needs?