In this Billion Dollar Bite, Joel Sandhu (Co-Founder of Top-Tier Access; Partner at Investors Capital) breaks down the forces reshaping private markets.

From the great normalization post-2021, to how LPs actually underwrite managers, to why family offices are rewriting their approach to access and alignment. We unpack the real liquidity picture, the rise of GP-led secondaries, and why the “elastic mid-market” may be the most compelling place to generate outsized returns in the decade ahead.

If you’re a GP, LP, or allocator navigating this cycle, this is a must-listen.

Watch the full episode here:

https://billiondollarmoves.com/podcast-episode/from-family-offices-to-private-equity-power-plays-w-joel-sandhu-top-tier-access/

Timestamps / Key Takeaways

0:00 - Intro

01:40 - Key Takeaway #1: The market reset & picking managers

11:09 - SCS’s takeaway: Underwriting & selection is KEY

12:48 - Key Takeaway #2: The Family Office advantage & why they need a new model

18:18 - Key Takeaway #3: The future of venture, secondaries & the “elastic” mid-market

28:48 - Closing remarks

About Joel Sandhu

Joel is co-founder and Partner at Investors Capital, a Riyadh-based fund of funds. With an investment strategy primarily focused on buyout, the platform offers investors across the globe access to top decile funds that is well-diversified.

Prior to this, Joel co-founded TTA, a Brussels based fund of funds in Private Equity. TTA brings institutional grade PE to the family office and HNWI segment.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelsandhu/

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