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    Key Person Risk in Private Equity: What LP Agreements Actually Protect You From
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    Key Person Risk in Private Equity: What LP Agreements Actually Protect You From

    TL;DR 97% of private equity LPAs automatically suspend the investment period when a key person event occurs, but the strength of that protection depends entirely on how the provision is drafted

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Jun 21, 2026·11 min read
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