
Diversified Alternative Equity
We provide tailored, diversified portfolios of specialized private equity and real assets through integrated portfolio management.
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Investment Philosophy
Our investment philosophy is rooted in partnership with our clients as we seek to deliver customized private equity and real assets solutions. Since 1991, our best-in-class, experienced managers have consistently been able to identify attractive investment opportunities. Our proprietary investment process, which is designed to create repeatable performance and greater transparency, as well as our broad origination capabilities, enable us to create portfolios based on each client’s unique private market objectives.
Our Value Add
Our dedicated team, with expertise in real assets, lower middle-market and emerging managers, takes a consultative approach to developing customized portfolios. We:
- Provide access to specialized opportunities, including co-investments, secondaries and small-market or emerging managers
- Offer strategic planning to transition large, existing portfolios for optimal results
- Aggregate portfolio results and provide transparent reporting and portfolio analytics
- Offer monitoring and reporting services for large, legacy portfolios to alleviate client staffing and resources
Approach
- Invest globally across private equity, real assets, real estate and private credit strategies
- Offer an outcome-oriented approach to portfolio construction
- Utilize data-driven processes/systems to support underwriting and monitoring
- Design fee structures to maximize alignment with our clients' interests
Related Viewpoints

Private Equity 2.0: Uncovering Value in a Shifting Landscape
Mina Pacheco Nazemi discusses the key trends driving today’s private equity market, the biggest challenges facing limited partners today, and where the Barings team is seeing the most compelling opportunities.

Private Equity 2.0 - Finding Tomorrow's Opportunities Today
Mina Pacheco Nazemi joined the Streaming Income podcast to discuss where she and the Barings team are seeing the most compelling opportunities in private equity - including among emerging managers, women & diverse managers, and in unique structures like continuation vehicles.