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Private Markets Program Launch Plan Template

Create an LP launch plan for a new private markets program covering mandate, governance, resources, pacing, liquidity, manager selection and first-year milestones.

01

Executive summary

The institution is establishing a private markets program to complement its long-term public-market allocation.

02

Program mandate

Build a diversified 12% private markets allocation over five years through fund commitments and selective co-investments.

03

Governance

Investment Committee sets policy; CIO approves within delegated limits; staff owns diligence, monitoring and reporting.

04

Team & external resources

One dedicated investment professional, external legal counsel, fund administrator and specialist consultant support.

05

Manager selection process

Define sourcing universe, diligence standards, reference process, terms review and committee approval template.

06

Initial pacing plan

$35m-$50m of annual commitments across three to five relationships in the first two years.

07

Liquidity controls

Fund commitments only after base and downside cash-flow forecasts confirm call coverage.

08

Operating setup

Establish legal entities, capital-call procedures, data room, performance records, valuation controls and reporting calendar.

09

First-year roadmap

Approve IPS, onboard providers, complete manager universe, diligence priority managers and make first commitments.

10

Launch risks

Under-resourcing, rushed first commitments, weak data controls and liquidity planning gaps.

11

Recommendation

Approve the launch plan and authorize the stated operating setup and first-year pacing envelope.