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All Things Fundraising

Dakota is a financial, software, data and media company based in Philadelphia, PA.Dakota’s flagship product, Dakota Marketplace, is a database of institutional investors used by over 6,000 fundraisers and over 1,400 global investment firms.Find us at dakota.com

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39:59

Unlocking Differentiation: How to Make Your...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin speaks with Mark Levy, a differentiation expert and founder of Levy Innovation, known for helping individuals and organizations stand out through what he calls “big sexy ideas.” Levy has worked with major companies and thought leaders, including Simon Sinek, and emphasizes the power of clarity, surprise, and storytelling in business communication. The episode centers around the critical importance of differentiation in the investment b...

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13:19

Fundraising News Podcast: Follow the Fundraising

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2025/10/10

In today's episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Luedtke & Associates and acquisitions by Mercer Global Advisors and Beacon Pointe Advisors. Hear updates on investments coming from El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund, Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System, and Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board as well as searches from New Castle County Employees Pension. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from Main Capital Par...

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17:22

Fundraising News Podcast: Capital Deployment

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2025/10/08

In today's episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Schlegel Dunn and LCW Services acquisitions by Opera Group. Hear updates on investments coming from the Texas ERS, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS), and New York State Common Retirement Fund. Hear searches coming from the Town of Lexington Retirement System, Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, and Plymouth County Retirement Association. We also share the latest fundraising ...

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37:59

Afzal M. Tarar: Combining AI Expertise and...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin sits down with Afzal M. Tarar, Founder and Managing Partner at Quartus Capital Partners LLC, to discuss his journey in AI and technology, management consulting, venture capital, strategies for capital raising, and building a high-performance investment platform. Afzal shares his insights on the evolving landscape of alternative investments, the importance of disciplined investment processes, and the techniques that have allowed Quartus to d...

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12:02

Fundraising News Podcast: Do Not Disturb the Dry Powder

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Dakota's Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like FortisPath Advisors and mergers like the one between Oakmont Capital Management and BilkeyKatz Investment Consultants. Hear updates on investments coming from The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) and allocation updates from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and Charlotte Firefighters’ Retirement System. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from Verdane, BMC Investments, and Aven...

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24:53

Mastering Salesforce.com For Investment Firms:...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, Gui Costin and Tim Dolan dive into the best practices for leveraging Salesforce as a CRM tool for investment sales teams. Drawing from Dakota’s expertise, they emphasize the transformative potential of Salesforce when configured properly, debunk myths around its usability, and share actionable strategies for sales professionals to maximize productivity. They also highlight the dakota marketplace app, which simplifies Salesforce usage for financial services by integrating indu...

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14:16

Fundraising News Podcast: Dry Powder on Display

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2025/10/01

In today's episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Avrio Wealth and Pacific Point Wealth Management as well as acquisitions like the one of EA Sports. Hear updates on investments coming from The Wayne County Employees Retirement System, City of Hartford Municipal Employees Retirement Fund, and Employees' Retirement System of Texas. Hear searches from Quincy Retirement System and San Diego City Employees' Retirement System. We also share the la...

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33:49

Building Trust and Value in Private Equity with Alisa...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin interviews Alisa Kolodizner, Co-Owner and Managing Partner at Prairie Hill Holdings, an alternative investment firm focused on triple-net lease commercial real estate. Alisa shares her compelling journey from immigrant roots to high-impact financial professional and entrepreneur. Alisa began her career in financial services at TD Ameritrade, eventually becoming one of the top five financial advisors company-wide within two quarters—des...

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31:25

Why Industrials Are the Hottest M&A Sector in 2025

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2025/09/26

Episode 21 of the Dakota Research Podcast explores why Industrials are 2025’s most competitive and capital-rich sector. We break down the wave of mega-deals—from Home Depot’s $15B consolidation play to Apollo’s aerospace carve-outs—and what’s fueling the surge in M&A activity. Industrials are being re-rated from cyclical to structural, driven by three major forces: reshoring and supply chain resilience, defense and aerospace spending, and infrastructure modernization. We explore how these...

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12:39

Fundraising News Podcast: Intrigued Investors

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2025/09/26

This episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Nexus One Financial Advisors as well as acquisitions by Aprio and MAI Capital Management. Hear updates on investments coming from Houston Police Officers' Pension System, City of Jacksonville Retirement System, and Howard County Master Trust. Hear searches from City of Holyoke Retirement Board and Boston Retirement System. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from Ridgemont Equity Partners, Peakli...

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23:49

The Dakota Way Sales Coaching: September 25, 2025

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/25

Master sales with four game-changing principles: Focus on what matters, target the right people, craft the perfect pitch, and follow up like a pro. Packed with actionable tips, this guide helps you turn meetings into deals—fast! 💼🔥

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27:14

Fundraising News Podcast: The Movement of Capital

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2025/09/24

Today's episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast covers newly registered RIAs like Beacon Advisors Holdings and Altair Financial as well as likely acquisitions by MAI Capital Management. Hear updates on investments coming from State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, KPN Pension, and The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Hear searches from The Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), The Mendocino County Employees’ Retirement Association, and The ...

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32:12

Daniel Duncan on Building a Resilient Investor Base...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin sits down with Daniel Duncan, Managing Director of Business Development and Client Services for Seafarer Capital Partners, for an in-depth conversation about building a differentiated emerging markets manager distribution plan, navigating the U.S. investment professional landscape, and scaling relationships with institutional investors. Daniel, with decades of experience in global emerging markets, shares how his background managing complex...

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13:50

Fundraising News Podcast: Capital Compass

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/19

We cover newly registered RIAs like EmVision Capital Advisors and Vistamark Investments as well as likely acquisitions by Creative Planning. Hear updates on investments coming from Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund, Alaska Retirement Management Board, and The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System. Hear searches from Norfolk (MA) County Retirement System and Illinois Police Officers Pension Fund. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from LCM Partners, Glil...

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25:51

Inside CRE Credit: How ArrowMark Is Lending Through...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/17

In this Dakota Research Interview, Chris LeRoy and Alex DeMarco sit down with Rob Brown, Head of Commercial Real Estate Finance at ArrowMark Partners, to explore how the firm is navigating one of the most dynamic CRE credit markets in decades. Built during the volatility of COVID, rising rates, and regional bank pullbacks, ArrowMark’s platform now spans the full capital stack—from senior loans to structured equity. Rob shares how the firm delivers customized credit solutions for middle-market...

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13:51

Fundraising News Podcast: The Pipeline

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2025/09/17

In today's episode, we cover newly registered RIAs like Cadia Private Client and Clarity Retirement & Wealth as well as acquisitions by RIA Creative Planning. Hear updates on investments coming from Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association, West Yorkshire Pension Fund, and South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission. Hear searches from the Government Employees Pension Service. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from Erisberg, ICG, and Aurora Capital Partners —...

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34:09

Streamlining Due Diligence and Deal Sourcing with...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/16

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin speaks with Michael Ashmore, Founder of Rondeivu, an end-to-end InvesTech platform transforming how institutional investors source diligence, transact, and monitor investments across private markets. Michael, with over 20 years of experience in finance, private equity, and venture capital, shares his journey from a background in law and economics to founding Rondeivu after recognizing the inefficiencies in private markets and deal processes...

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28:54

NAV Loans & Continuation Vehicles Discussions with...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of the Dakota Research Interview, Chris LeRoy speaks with Jed Johnson, Head of GP Solutions at ORIX USA, about how the firm is reshaping capital access for private equity sponsors. With a $40B AUM platform and $10B in proprietary balance sheet capital, ORIX provides custom financing for GPs, including NAV loans, GP financings, and continuation vehicle structures. Jed shares how ORIX partners with middle and lower-middle market firms to support add-on acquisitions, platform gro...

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34:09

Streamlining Due Diligence and Deal Sourcing with...

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin speaks with Michael Ashmore, Founder of Rondeivu, an end-to-end InvesTech platform transforming how institutional investors source diligence, transact, and monitor investments across private markets. Michael, with over 20 years of experience in finance, private equity, and venture capital, shares his journey from a background in law and economics to founding Rondeivu after recognizing the inefficiencies in private markets and deal processes...

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10:44

Fundraising News Podcast: Institutional Intelligence

All Things Fundraising ·

2025/09/12

In today's episode of Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, we cover newly registered RIAs like Rothwell Investment Advisors and 34 Financial as well as acquisitions by Beacon Pointe Advisors. Hear updates on investments coming from Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois, and Employees' Retirement System of the City of Milwaukee. We also share the latest fundraising efforts from Venture Investors Health Fund, Wentworth Capital, and One Equity Partners — plus a ...

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