From Family Offices to Private Equity Power Plays w/ Joel Sandhu, Top Tier Access

In this episode, we take you inside Europe’s private equity pilgrimage at SuperReturn in Berlin, where the biggest names in venture capital and private equity gather to shape the future of investing. Featuring Joel Sandhu, co-founder of Top-Tier Access, a platform that connects family offices with the world’s top private equity and venture capital managers. With years of experience navigating the complexities of private markets, Joel shares his candid insights on the industry’s evolution, the changing role of family offices, and what separates the best investors from the rest. We dive into the latest trends in private capital—from market shifts and liquidity challenges to the rise of secondaries and why profitability is now king. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just curious about how private capital really works, this episode is packed with unfiltered insights you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in! Timestamps/Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 02:00 - The Private Equity pilgrimage in Berlin; networking and market trends 06:55 - From ’20-’21 deal activity to a historical norm; performance across asset classes 09:40 - Who is Joel Sandhu? The story behind co-founding Top Tier Access 13:34 - The evolution of Venture Capital & Family Offices; how Family Offices think about risk, returns, and impact 17:57 - Takes on impact and purposeful investment; investing in Private Equity vs. Venture Capital; growth vs. buyout funds 23:20 Building a winning investment portfolio 28:21 - Selecting emerging managers and the impact of diversity 30:38 - What makes a good GP? 34:16 - The rise of secondaries: LP-led vs. GP-led 40:49 - The landscape and opportunities of Mid-Market; AI’s impact on Private Equity 41:47 - Billion Dollar Questions - About Joel Sandhu Joel is the founder and Managing Partner of TTA, a Brussels based fund of funds in Private Equity. TTA brings institutional grade PE to the family office and HNWI segment. FOLLOW JOEL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelsandhu/ - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves   FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahchenglobal

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