The Buyouts Emerging Manager Survey has reached its eighth year, conducted in partnership with Gen II Fund Services from August 21 to October 3, 2024. A total of 126 emerging managers participated, answering over 40 questions on topics such as fundraising, fees, operations, outsourcing, and talent acquisition. Emerging managers are defined as those raising their first, second, or third institutional fund or having recently closed such funds. This year, the survey includes 14% European representation, with 65% of respondents focused on buyout/corporate finance strategies, alongside venture capital, real estate, and private debt.