The Emerging Manager Edge: A Playbook for Forward-Looking Investors

The Emerging Manager Edge: A Playbook for Forward-Looking Investors is a strategic guide for institutional investors, family offices, and allocators seeking to unlock value through emerging fund managers. As traditional sources of alpha become increasingly crowded, this playbook highlights why first- and second-time managers — often overlooked — offer a compelling blend of innovation, agility, and alignment. It explores the unique advantages these managers bring, such as niche strategies, diverse perspectives, and operational flexibility, while addressing the risks and due diligence considerations that come with early-stage partnerships. Packed with practical insights and frameworks, the guide helps investors build a repeatable process for sourcing, evaluating, and supporting high-potential emerging managers. Whether you\'re looking to boost performance, access differentiated deal flow, or support the next generation of investment talent, this playbook provides the tools to turn early access into long-term strategic advantage. The edge is real — if you know where to look.