CapLink Group Podcast with Dr. Amir Rezvani on Understanding the Gulf LP Landscape: What Managers Need to Know

November 4th 2026 · The Lana, Dubai

In this episode, Michael Preston of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton joins Dr. Amir Rezvani of Bisonti Partners to discuss the evolving private capital landscape in the Gulf and what global fund managers need to understand when raising capital in the region.The changing role of Gulf LPs, their growing involvement in direct investments and the expectations they now have of global fund managers are central to the discussion. Michael and Amir also address why building credibility in the region requires more than a local office, and how long-term relationships play a role in fundraising. The conversation then turns to the growing appeal of GP stakes, looking at how minority investments can finance the expansion of private equity firms and the economics behind this strategy.

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