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🎙️In this episode of Fund Shack, Ross Butler speaks with David Whileman, Partner at Inflexion Private Equity, about the untapped potential of minority private equity investments. Leading Inflexion's Partnership Capital fund, David shares how minority investing provides entrepreneurs with resources to scale while retaining ownership of their businesses. The discussion dives into the fund’s strategy, its impact on portfolio companies, and the competitive edge minority investments offer in serving a vast, underserved market. 💡 The Untapped Potential of Minority Investments David explains how minority private equity delivers the benefits of investment without requiring businesses to sell outright, opening the door to 75% of companies not typically for sale—particularly family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses. 📊 Inflexion's Partnership Capital Fund Performance Since its launch in 2015, the fund has raised £1.75 billion, completed 24 investments, and exited nine, delivering significant growth for portfolio companies averaging £350 million in value. 🤝 Building Trusted Relationships The success of minority investments lies in fostering trust and alignment with entrepreneurs. Inflexion avoids prescriptive exit strategies, enabling collaborative decisions that benefit both investors and business owners. 🌍 Expanding Globally and Corporate Partnerships Inflexion has broadened its reach across Europe and ventured into corporate partnerships, supporting divisions of large corporations seeking independence while aligning with parent companies. 🚀 Value Creation Beyond Capital Inflexion goes beyond funding, offering expertise in talent management, technology, pricing strategies, and global expansion. With offices worldwide, it equips portfolio companies with the tools to scale and succeed in new markets. 🤝 Cultural Fit and Talent Recruitment David emphasizes the need for professionals with emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial mindsets. Inflexion's diverse and collaborative team aligns with the needs of entrepreneurs, ensuring effective partnerships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our episode partner RW Blears. They are specialist lawyers to leading growth investors and businesses. To find out more, please visit: https://blears.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #privateequity #MinorityInvesting #inflection #InflexionPrivateEquity #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #privateequitypodcast #DavidWhileman #FundShack #alternativeinvestments #CollaborativeInvesting #privateequity #rossbutler #alternativeassets ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe Now to gain expert insights in private capital on your favorite platform: 🔗 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fund-shack/?viewAsMember=true 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com 🍏 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com 🎶 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fc5c6be5-9b94-4d4e-b3d4-97d59ae09508/fund-shack 📚 Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Fund-Shack-the-Private-Capital-podcast/B08K5X5MK2?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fund Shack is a private equity podcast and global media channel for alternative investment professionals 🌍, produced by Linear B Group. Contact: 📧 Katie Mitchell: [email protected] 🌐 Linear B Group 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🤝 Connect with Ross Butler Founder and Host Fund Shack 🌐 www.fund-shack.com 🔗 CONNECT on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rossbutler1/ Suggest a guest: Katie Mitchell Fund Shack Operations Director 📧 [email protected] 🔗 CONNECT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mitchell2018/ 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 📘 Pre-order Ross Butler’s book 👉 Invest Like a Barbarian: Share in the spoils of the Private Markets revolution ♾️ http://q-r.to/Invest-Like-A-Barbarian #investlikeabarbarian 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 Fund Shack is the private markets podcast featuring in-depth conversations with GPs, LPs, advisers and the voices shaping the future of private equity, private credit and real assets. A long-form, independent space where institutional private-markets thinking meets the rapidly expanding wealth channel. 🔗 More episodes www.fund-shack.com 📩 Subscribe to our Substack: https://privateequitypodcastfundshack.substack.com/ 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹