The independent sponsor model continues to attract unprecedented attention from investors seeking greater flexibility, alignment, and control over where their capital is deployed. Join a dynamic panel discussion among seasoned deal-by-deal investors & sponsors as they explore:

- The forces fuelling the growth of independent sponsor investing

- What differentiates the most successful sponsors in today's competitive market

- How family offices & funds can approach this asset class

- Highlights from the recent Independent Sponsor Performance Returns study & Citrin Cooperman's 2026 Independent Sponsor Report

Todd Dauphinais (Moderator) 

Managing Partner

Clavis Capital Partners

David Fang

Private Equity Investment Officer

Unity Hunt

Thomas Ince

Managing Partner

LP First Capital

Michael Kornman

Partner

Align Collaborate

3:30-4:00pm Registration 

4:00-5:00pm Panel Discussion

5:00-6:30pm Networking Reception