LPs demand greater transparency from GPs

The barometer shows that LPs are pressing for more transparency and better risk management by general partners, though they acknowledge that the industry is now moving in the right direction.

"The early history of private equity was driven very much by GPs, but it's clear that the challenges the industry faces today are as much issues for LPs as GPs," said Jeremy Coller, CIO of Coller Capital, "If private equity is to deliver its full potential for society – in terms of prosperity, jobs and competitiveness – investors will have to make their voices heard."

The barometer also found evidence that the struggling European venture sector could be revived with additional government support in the form of regulatory and tax incentives. Almost 60% of surveyed LPs believe that such incentives could make a big difference to venture capital.

Corporate venture initiatives will also be vital to bridging the funding gap that has left current median VC returns locked at 0-5%, says the barometer.

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