Business Breakdowns
Episode 219 EQT: Returns at Scale
Business Breakdowns

Episode 219: EQT: Returns at Scale

Business Breakdowns

Episode 219

EQT: Returns at Scale

Sean Barrett is the founder and Managing Partner of Counter Global. We cover EQT's ties to the famous Wallenberg dynasty, how its four main business segments operate, and what differentiates it from other big alternative asset managers.

Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns

(00:01:38) Complexities of Alternative Asset Management

(00:04:27) Understanding EQT: A Thematic Private Markets Investment Manager

(00:06:36) The Wallenberg Legacy and EQT's Origins

(00:11:54) EQT's Differentiation and Investment Strategy

(00:20:36) Leadership and Succession Planning at EQT

(00:25:15) Regulatory Environment and Strategic Focus

(00:31:15) EQT's Private Equity and Asia Strategies

(00:37:39) EQT's Strategic Use of M&A

(00:39:49) EQT's Infrastructure Business

(00:42:01) EQT's Real Estate Business

(00:45:28) Innovative Exit Strategies

(00:49:08) Fundraising Success and Future Prospects

(00:59:31) Financial Model and Valuation

(01:06:46) Key Risks and Opportunities

(01:16:15) Lessons from EQT

EQT: Returns at Scale

Introduction

Matt
This is Matt Reustle and we are going back into the world of alts today with a breakdown on EQT. Now, right off the top, I need to mention our guest today, Sean Barrett couldn't have been more perfect for this breakdown. You will hear Sean has been investing in the alts since Blackstone christened this asset class just over a decade ago. He is the founder of Counter Global and alts investing is ingrained in Counter's DNA.

So we cover the massive yet lesser known EQT. We touch on the Wallenberg family ties, how this business has continued to generate returns at scale. But beyond that, beyond the EQT conversation, you're gonna get a masterclass on alts investing. Throughout this conversation, I got into some of the nitty-gritty details that I'd be curious about, and I think any investor would be curious about when it comes to looking at these names. I could tell you a million more reasons why I enjoyed this one, but let's just get onto the episode.

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