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The Evolution of Seed Capital Arrangements in the Hedge Fund Industry

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      The seeding industry provides early-stage capital to a new hedge fund manager in exchange for a stake in the manager's venture. Recently, a combination of market conditions and business constraints has made seeding arrangements more significant.

      In this video interview, corporate partner Udi Grofman examines:

      • Factors affecting the seed market
      • Changes to the traditional seeding model
      • Elements of strong seeding arrangements
      • Alternatives for new managers trying to launch

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