XPX New York City - Private Markets Beyond the Mega-Funds: Navigating the Lower Middle Market and Its Role in Private-Market Portfolios

Investors have no shortage of private-market products. The harder part is identifying differentiated opportunities beyond those most widely distributed through the wealth channel and determining which merit closer attention.

In this session, Itai Abelski, CEO of the private-markets investment firm 10 East, will explore what makes the lower middle market distinct and how it can complement rather than replicate mega-fund exposure. Drawing on selected examples, he will discuss several factors that matter when evaluating opportunities: how they are sourced, how they are underwritten and whether incentives are aligned.

The discussion is intended for advisors, investors and other professionals who work with business owners and high-net-worth families and want a practical perspective on a part of the private markets that is often less visible and less broadly available.

Our Speaker:

Itai Abelski
CEO
10East Co.

Itai Abelski is CEO of 10 East, a private-markets investment platform that gives qualified investors, family offices and advisors access to lower-middle-market opportunities often unavailable through traditional wealth channels. 10 East focuses on specialist funds, direct investments, co-investments and private credit. Before joining 10 East, Itai spent seven years at McKinsey & Company, where he was an Associate Partner advising wealth and asset managers. Earlier, he was a Private Wealth Advisor at UBS. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MA from the Lauder Institute, and a BA from Reichman University.

Registration Fees:

XPX NY and Tri-State Members in good standing are complimentary, so join Today!

There is no charge for this event but registration is required for catering planning and building access.

Non-members:

$75.00 Early Bird (through 9/21)
$90.00 Regular Fee$100.00 Same Day Registration/Walk-In Fee

XPX Chapter Network Members:

$65.00 Early Bird (through 9/21)
$75.00 Regular Fee
$85.00 Same Day Registration/Walk-In Fee

Breakfast will be provided.

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Member Benefit (First Time Guest to an XPX event ) -  Complimentary pass to a first XPX educational event only.  A New York City or Tri-State member referral is required. The XPX member (not the guest) must email angie@exitplanningexchange.com to register their first-time guest.

This offer is valid only for individuals who have never attended an XPX Chapter event. Guests who have previously attended any XPX event, whether paid or complimentary, are not eligible.

Event Registration Cancellation Policy: You may request a full refund for your event registration up to 72 hours before the scheduled date and time. After that deadline, the sale is final and no refunds pr credits will be issued. The registration fee is non-transferable, non-substitutable and no replacements are offered.

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