What is the general perception towards involving Sovereign Wealth Funds as limited partners?
Sovereign wealth funds are commonly prohibited from investing in new managers or emerging managers, and they typically have long and complicated investment approval processes that can take months or years. In addition, they are known to ask for side letters on investment focus and special economics. As a general rule, it is recommended to avoid pitching them until the fund have a proven track record and can negotiate from a position of strength.