Is PE 80s banking right now? Downhill from here

Competition has increased with mid markets and VC growth and corporate venture arms joining race; over this family offices taking independent route as well

Carry mostly attributed to senior partners who are in no mood to retire - so juniors unlikely to get real carry share

More late stage VC venturing into investment sourcing

Interest rates regime has shifted to higher end - no free money

What are your thoughts ? What do you plan to do?

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