Key Takeaways

• Limited partners supply the essential capital that enables private equity funds to pursue long-term investment strategies.
• LPs include institutional investors such as pension funds, endowments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• LP oversight ensures transparency, ethical fund management, and strong accountability from general partners.
• Many LPs promote ESG standards, influencing how private equity firms approach sustainability, risk, and long-term value.
• LP participation builds confidence in private equity markets by reinforcing discipline, governance, and strategic alignment.