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🏈 LARRY FITZGERALD JR IS COMING TO TIDE 🏈

We're super stoked and excited about this one...

Larry Fitzgerald Jr. will join us at TIDE Austin for a special lunch fireside chat interviewed by Tracy Fong of General Catalyst.

Most people know Larry from his legendary NFL career.

Today, Larry is an investor, entrepreneur, and General Partner at Trenches Capital, bringing the same discipline, curiosity, and long-term mindset that defined his career on the field into the world of investing.

...and we don't stop there.

In true TIDE fashion, we've lined up high-profile speakers for our final event of 2026 including rockstar allocators and consultants: Benjamin Cotton, Ben Bronson, Kevin Tlustky, Leandro Festino, Mascha Canio, Sibei Wen, Steven Wilson, and many more to be announced!

Experience the TIDE Vibes.

TIDE Austin

📍 Hotel Viata, Austin, Texas

📅 October 8, 2026

👥 Approximately 150 guests

Limited discounted rooms: $259 with no destination fees. The booking link only works for October 8. For additional nights, please contact Henry David at henry.david@hotelviata.com and he can honor the TIDE rate.

Private Equity has a new PR strategy...

The Wall Street Journal recently declared the private equity boyfriend one of the summer's hottest accessories after a string of celebrities were linked to men in the industry

Apparently private equity is having a pop culture moment.

Who knew DPI could be sexy?

All jokes aside, the timing is pretty funny because the actual private equity industry is going through a much more serious reset.

Deal activity is improving. Exit activity is starting to move. LPs are still focused on distributions. Fundraising remains selective. And the gap between the strongest and weakest managers continues to matter.

The conversation is no longer simply: Do we believe in private equity?

It is becoming: Which managers actually deserve another commitment?

That feels like a much healthier conversation.

Show me the DPI

IRR will always have its place.

But after several years of slower exits, LPs are increasingly asking a much simpler question: When are we getting our money back?

McKinsey’s 2026 Global Private Equity Report found that DPI is now tied with MOIC as the second-most-important metric shaping LP allocation decisions, behind only IRR.

More than half of LPs surveyed described DPI as “critical” or “most critical.”

And there is a reason.

MSCI recently called it the “distribution drought in private equity,” reporting that PE distributions have remained near decade lows for four straight years.

Apparently “DPI is the new IRR” has even made its way onto T-shirts.

We get it.

Paper gains are nice.

Cash is nicer.

For managers heading into fundraising season, a great story still matters. But distributions make the story considerably easier to tell. Read: McKinsey: Global Private Equity Report 2026

Access is still an investment strategy

One of the conversations we care most about at TIDE is access. Not diversity for diversity's sake. Not checking a box.

Access to talent. Access to ideas. Access to managers and strategies that may be overlooked simply because they are not already managing $30 billion.

Institutional investors are continuing to look for differentiated sources of return, and that often means widening the aperture.

Emerging managers.

Diverse managers.

Specialist strategies.

New geographies.

New networks.

New perspectives.

None of those things guarantee performance.

But neither does investing with the same managers everyone else already knows. The opportunity is finding exceptional talent before everyone else discovers it.

Which brings us back to...

TIDE Austin 🤠

If access matters, so does the room.

On October 8, we're bringing approximately 150 institutional investors, allocators, investment managers, and industry leaders together at Hotel Viata for our final TIDE gathering of 2026.

Smaller by design.

More intimate by design.

And built around the kind of conversations that are much harder to have in a 5,000-person conference hall.

Plus, did we mention that Larry Fitzgerald Jr. is joining us? 😉

A pretty good reason to Experience the TIDE Vibes before the year ends.

TIDE on the move...

Last Chance | Register today

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International Edition | Pre-Sale

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Marquee Event | Pre-Sale

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Job Opportunities

Where stewardship meets strategy 📊

CalSTRS is hiring an Associate Portfolio Manager on the Corporate Governance (Sustainable Investment & Stewardship Strategies) team!

💼 Associate Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS Stewardship Program

Lead proxy voting, corporate engagement, and policy work across a $389.5B portfolio. ($12,667 to $19,000 per month)

You'll report to the Senior Portfolio Manager and shape engagement strategy on sustainability, human capital, and AI, all while helping protect the retirement security of over 1 million California educators at the largest educator only pension fund in the world. CalSTRS has been named a Best Place to Work in Money Management 11 times since 2013, and its LEED Platinum headquarters comes with two cafés, free fitness centers, a bike rental library, and on-site child care.

✨ Hybrid setup in Yolo County • Relocation benefits may be available • CFA, CIMA, CAIA, CCIM, or FRM certification earns a 5% pay bump

Deadline to apply: August 20

APPLY HERE

Feautured Events

TIDE Austin 2026

Austin, TX | October 08

Early-Bird

✨ Final TIDE Event of 2026✨

TIDE Austin

October 8th, 2026

Limited Discounted Room Blocks

Hotel Viata

*No Destination Fee*

"I wish I could have made SPARK." - Allocator on summer vacation

For those who missed our marquee TIDE SPARK event in California - or simply want another opportunity to connect with the TIDE Tribe - Austin is your chance.

This October, TIDE is hosting one final gathering before we close the chapter on 2026.

Smaller.

More intimate.

Just as impactful.

We'll trade ocean views for Hill Country sunsets and swap resort wear for cowboy boots, but the spirit remains the same: meaningful conversations, thoughtful perspectives, and the kinds of connections that continue long after the event ends.

Dress Code: Cowboy Hat and Boots

PS. Did we strategically host it around the ACL Festival weekend? Maybe. Cowboy hat tip to Ben Bronson.

***TIDE SPARK 2027 Sponsors will receive a pass to TIDE Austin.***

TIDE Milan 2027

Milan, Italy | April 23, 2027

Early-Bird

✨ TIDE International Edition ✨

TIDE Milan 2027 🇮🇹

April 23, 2027

Limited Discounted Room Blocks

Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Set against the backdrop of Milan - where finance, fashion, culture, and innovation effortlessly collide - TIDE Milan is an exclusive gathering of institutional investors, global allocators, and industry leaders shaping the future of capital.

As one of Europe’s most influential financial and cultural capitals, Milan offers the perfect setting for the TIDE Tribe: sophisticated conversations, intentional connections, and the kind of global perspectives that don’t happen in crowded conference halls.

This is not just another event.

It’s where relationships are built, ideas are pressure-tested, and the future of investing feels a little more human.

Rooftop sunsets. Espresso-fueled conversations. And a room full of sophisticated investors from around the world who actually move markets.

Ps. There's already a Lake Como Social Committee brewing...

TIDE SPARK 2027

Dana Point, CA | July 7-8, 2027

Pre-Sale

Our marquee TIDE SPARK event returns to Dana Point.

Partner Events

Featured Events

IPEM Global

Paris, France | September 8-10

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IPEM Global in Paris is the ultimate global gathering for private capital, uniting leaders from every continent. Each September, private market investors and fund managers come together, creating opportunities across all communities and market segments to drive the growth of private capital.

Yours truly is speaking! Parle vous francias?

Reuters Investment USA 2026

Boston, MA | October 1

Investment USA 2026 | October 1 | Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Reuters Events' premier gathering for institutional investors, asset allocators, asset managers, and service providers shaping the future of investment strategy. The event will explore how leading investment professionals are navigating higher interest rates, private market liquidity challenges, evolving regulation, AI-driven innovation, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Bringing together 150+ senior decision-makers representing approximately $5 trillion in assets under management, the conference will feature discussions on capital allocation, private markets, technology and AI, portfolio resilience, liquidity management, and governance. Attendees will gain actionable insights from CIOs, investment leaders, and Reuters editorial experts while building valuable connections across the institutional investment ecosystem.

Find out more here. Don’t forget to use TIDE’s exclusive 15% discount code IU26Partner15 when registering!

#REInvestUSA

Ps. Find Waldo...aka yours truly on the speaker line-up! :)

AIMA Global Investor Forum 2026

Toronto, Canada | October 14-15

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The AIMA Global Investor Forum 2026 returns to The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto on October 14–15, 2026 for its 12th edition, bringing together the world’s leading institutional allocators, alternative asset managers and industry experts elevate Leadership in Alternatives.

Last year, we welcomed over 600 delegates from 19 countries, including 48% institutional investors. This year, AIMA’s flagship investor forum continues to grow as a convening point for practical, investor-led dialogue across asset classes, mandates, and geographies.

The program features investor-led discussions, representing diverse perspectives with practical insights on macro shifts, alignment of interests, asset allocation, innovations in investment strategy and more.

Sustainable Finance & Investing Forum
New York, NY | October 20-21

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The Sustainable Finance & Investing Forum at Greenbuild is where capital aligns, strategy becomes action, and the future of sustainable real estate is shaped. This two-day peer-to-peer event is the premier gathering of executives across real estate, infrastructure, finance, and sustainability- bringing together the full capital stack to examine how investment strategies, energy, asset & operational performance, and long-term value are converging.

Global scope

The Forum delivers a highly focused perspective for owners, operators, asset managers, sustainability leaders, institutional investors, pension funds, lenders, insurers, and investment advisors- alongside the executives responsible for executing and implementing investment strategies across the world’s largest portfolios.

Dedicated content

Gain actionable insights on aligning asset-level decisions with investment-level expectations- connecting sustainability, risk, resilience, and performance to drive better returns.

Curated audience

The Forum is a closed-door event, curated to fuel intelligence sharing, strategic partnerships, and meaningful benchmarking for leaders across the capital stack.

Apply Now to attend. Accepted applicants get 10% off with VIP code: TIDE10

SEM Consortium

New York, NY | October 27-28

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Mark your calendars to join us October 27-29 for SEM Consortium, our marquee small and emerging managers conference, in New York City.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with institutional investors, consultants, and emerging manager talent while gaining insight into the future of the alternatives industry. We look forward to meaningful conversations and valuable connections throughout the conference.

Additional information regarding registration deadlines and pricing will be announced in early March.

SuperReturn Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands | November 3-6

Your bridge to European private capital

3-6 November 2026 | Hotel Okura, Amsterdam

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The connection point for private market leaders focused on Europe

1,500+ real decision-makers. 500+ LPs. 750+ GPs. Across 50+ countries.

Don’t miss your chance to…

Meet more than 1,500+ senior decision-makers

· Specialist summits focused on fundraising, private debt and the hottest regions across Europe

· Hear from 200+ leading, established and emerging managers

· View the delegate list & arrange invaluable meetings ahead of time

Explore the market segments leading the way in Europe, from opportunities in the lower mid-market, to resilient sectors including healthcare and technology.

LPs already confirmed include, Generali Investments, Hicks Holdings, King Baudouin Foundation, LGPS Central, PGGM Investments, Public Investment Fund, WTW and many more.

10% discount – VIP code: FKR3673TIDE. Book now to save!

100WF Global FundWomen Week

New York, NY | December 10

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We're excited to be launching 100WF Global FundWomen Week (“GFWW”) 2026 and sourcing female fund managers to attend the in-person Conference on December 10 in New York. The event will combine thematic roundtable discussions and cap intro manager meetings.

As a first step, please apply by completing this short form by July 10*. Managers will receive further details by late August on the status of their application. General eligibility criteria for GPs participating in the 2026 GFWW can be found here.

Please contact Sarah Finley for more details at sarah.finley@100women.org.

SuperReturn North America

Hollywood, Florida | February 1-3, 2027

Connections create opportunity.

Capital makes it happen.

February 1 - 3, 2027

Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, Florida

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SuperReturn North America is North America’s leading conference for private market leaders from across the globe.

800+ real decision-makers. 250+ LPs. 350+ GPs. 35+ countries represented.

Taking place earlier in the year and at a new Florida location, the event offers the perfect setting to strengthen relationships, uncover opportunities and set the agenda for 2027.

Why attend?

Experience a new venue designed for smarter networking, with a more connected layout that makes it easier to meet the people who matter most
Connect with 800+ influential leaders in private markets
Gain insights from 150+ industry experts
Dive deep into specialist summits covering private debt, venture capital and private wealth
Network like never before with LP/GP speed networking, hosted champagne roundtables, women’s lunches, evening cocktail receptions, LP-only sessions and much more!

PLUS, this year’s agenda features more content for emerging and mid-market managers, new single-family office networking opportunities and added exclusive LP-only sessions.

LPs already confirmed include American Student Assistance, Crewcial Partners, Graven Family Office, Hyundai Corporation USA, Lithium Capital Management, Republic Investment Company, The Rockefeller University and many more…

10% discount – VIP code: FKR3673TIDE. Book now to save! Free for LPs.