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The Practical Guide to Setting Up a Secondary SPV
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When IPOs stall, emerging managers turn to the secondaries market to generate liquidity and deliver DPI to their LPs. But executing a secondary SPV isn’t always straightforward.
This practical guide walks through the tactical, compliance, and operational steps involved in running a clean, investor-ready secondary. Whether you’re new to secondaries or scaling your deal volume, this piece offers real-world insights drawn from Sydecar customers and recent platform data.
Download the guide to learn:
What types of secondary deals are most common and who’s selling
The biggest compliance, pricing, and timeline factors to prepare for
How to structure your SPV (especially if access is indirect or layered)
What LPs expect to see before they commit to a secondary deal
Get the full guide to see how emerging managers are using secondary SPVs to deliver liquidity, show DPI, and strengthen LP relationships.
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