Alicia Villegas
The covid-driven need to improve or convert assets alongside increased dry powder in the value-add space has created the perfect storm for lenders.
Insufficient staffing and a lack of opportunities are cited as key obstacles.
Although the strategy is not front of mind for most investors, a new type of manager-led deal is set to attract more institutional capital.
The use of these facilities is expected to grow and, while most investors accept their use, a significant cohort have concerns.
Although starting from a relatively low base, more investors now see ESG as a priority. Awareness on diversity issues has a long way to go, though.
Managers’ performance history is still top of mind for investors, and key-person clauses have overtaken fees as the most contentious issue.
Investors are less likely to take a chance on new manager relationships amid market uncertainties.
The pandemic has made investors embrace virtual communications and rethink their sector strategies to navigate the crisis.
Most institutions expect to maintain their commitment levels to the asset class in 2021, but appetite is expected to surge post-covid.
PERE’s Investor Perspectives 2021 Study reveals a resilient LP community amid ongoing covid chaos.