Private Funds CFO | Private Markets 2.0 Requires a 2.0 Approach - Lincoln International LLC

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Nov 2025

Private Funds CFO | Private Markets 2.0 Requires a 2.0 Approach to Firm Operations

Originally published by Private Funds CFO on November 11, 2025.

The democratization of alternative investments is transforming private markets and ushering in a new era for the asset class: Private Markets 2.0. Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are at the epicenter of this change, and Lincoln’s experts outline three key considerations as leaders develop strategies to navigate these uncharted territories.

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Summary

Lincoln International’s valuations experts report on how CFOs can best prepare for the era of Private Markets 2.0.

Contributors

I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.

Brian Garfield

Managing Director & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations

New York

I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I find every day has a new opportunity or situation to solve. I seek to understand my clients’ point of view and how it fits with the market at the time of a valuation.

Neal Hawkins

Managing Director

Chicago

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