How fast can capital be deployed? Buy and Build

How fast are funds typically deployed and raised?

How many platform deals are invested per fund?

How many add-ons per platform?

Do add-ons take just as much time to invest in?

Do funds with buy and build strategy have a worse WLB? 

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It depends.

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