Q&A: Pomona Capital's Michael Granoff
Michael Granoff, founder and CEO of Pomona Capital, discusses raising capital from Asian LPs, how GPs can be differentiated in a crowded secondaries market, and why he’s not keen on fund restructurings
Q: How significant is Asia as a fundraising destination for Pomona? A: About 20% of the capital in our most recent fund comes from 15-20 Asian investors, with the largest concentration in South Korea....
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