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CD&R's Fund XIII Offshore Filing: What a SICAV-RAIF Feeder Actually Does
On August 5, 2026, an entity called CD R Fund XIII Private Investors Offshore SICAV-RAIF S.C.Sp. filed a Form D with the SEC under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7). It's the offshore feeder...

Cornerstone Investors: What the First LP in Your Fund Actually Costs You
TL;DR: A cornerstone investor is the first LP who commits real size, usually 15-30% of your target, before you have a track record for that specific fund, and their check is what unlocks every check...
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