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Over the past decade, private market alternatives have seen exceptional growth and value creation. Within this space, Evergreen funds stand out. Their ability to combine diversification, structured liquidity, and capital preservation has made them a favored choice for investors seeking stable, long-term solutions. From January 27–29, join BIP Capital at the Uncorrelated Miami conference, where we’re proud to be a platinum sponsor. Our private market experts, including Mark Flickinger (General Partner and COO) and Phil Davidson (Managing Director), will share actionable insights through panel discussions and data-rich presentations. This is a can’t-miss opportunity to deepen your understanding of Evergreen funds and explore strategies shaping the future of private investing. Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/3DM3Uco #EvergreenFunds #Alternatives #PrivateMarkets #UncorrelatedMiami #BIPCapital #InvestmentStrategies #PrivateInvesting

Congratulations to Mark Buffington for being named to the prestigious Atlanta Magazine "Atlanta 500" list for the 4th time. The inclusion underscores Mark’s continued leadership and dedication to strengthening Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. He is in the company of Atlanta's best. The Atlanta 500 list is a testament to the hard-working visionaries who work at the forefront of their respective industries. These are people whose work drives Atlanta forward economically, culturally, philanthropically, educationally, and socially. Across every category, the Atlanta 500 recognizes people who create jobs, foster innovation, attract investment, mentor others, and enrich the community. We're thrilled to join in celebrating the achievements of these Atlantans. We are especially delighted to see Mark recognized for his enduring commitment to elevating Atlanta as the center of a region where startups and investors can find opportunities. See the full list and learn more about the honorees: https://buff.ly/2DAKw0t #Atlanta500 #Leadership #Innovation #CommunityImpact #BIPVentures

📣 Who is ready for a fresh start and a great new opportunity in 2025? If you are, read on. We are currently interviewing for a Marketing Operations Specialist. This role is on a small and strategic platform team that works across the firm to oversee brand, marketing, and business development campaigns for BIP Capital, BIP Ventures, and multiple private market investment products. ☑️ What You’ll Do – Manage and optimize marketing tools and CRM systems to streamline workflows and produce analytics-based insights. – Partner with internal teams and external partners to support digital platforms and experiences, develop assets, and contribute to multi-channel campaigns. ☑️ High-level Qualifications – 3-5 years of experience in marketing operations, ideally in a fast-moving startup or agency environment. – Proficiency with tools like HubSpot, Webflow, Google Analytics, and podcast platforms. – A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail. – The ability to manage multiple brands and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. See the career description for a full list of responsibilities and qualifications. This is not just a job. It's an opportunity to learn and grow a career with a highly collaborative team in a firm that values integrity, trust, teamwork, merit, and curiosity. 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/41qdImh #MarketingOperations #VentureCapital #BIPCapital #BIPVentures #Hiring #MarketingCareers #Atlanta

📣 Who is ready for a fresh start and a great new opportunity in 2025? If you are, read on. We are currently interviewing for a Marketing Operations Specialist. This role is on a small and strategic platform team that works across the firm to oversee brand, marketing, and business development campaigns for BIP Capital, BIP Ventures, and multiple private market investment products. ☑️ What You’ll Do – Manage and optimize marketing tools and CRM systems to streamline workflows and produce analytics-based insights. – Partner with internal teams and external partners to support digital platforms and experiences, develop assets, and contribute to multi-channel campaigns. ☑️ High-level Qualifications – 3-5 years of experience in marketing operations, ideally in a fast-moving startup or agency environment. – Proficiency with tools like HubSpot, Webflow, Google Analytics, and podcast platforms. – A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail. – The ability to manage multiple brands and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. See the career description for a full list of responsibilities and qualifications. This is not just a job. It's an opportunity to learn and grow a career with a highly collaborative team in a firm that values integrity, trust, teamwork, merit, and curiosity. 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/41qdImh #MarketingOperations #VentureCapital #BIPCapital #BIPVentures #Hiring #MarketingCareers #Atlanta

ICYMI while you were in the holiday flow, check out the top 5 articles from BIP Ventures in 2024. Start your 2025 more informed about how venture capital funding strategies work and why business fundamentals matter more than ever. #BIPVentures #VentureCapital #PrivateCapital #TopFive #Innovation #Branding #Startup #PrivateMarkets

As the year winds down, we reviewed the articles that fueled insight and action for the most readers. BIP Ventures continued to solidify its position as a voice of authority in 2024, with a 1240% increase in impressions and a 1390% growth in readership. The five posts featured here contributed significantly to that rise, constituting over 20k reads and 851k impressions. Those statistics are useful because they reveal the topics that were most important to founders and private market investors in 2024. Three of those topics are: 5️⃣ How do capital calls affect fund performance? 4️⃣ What are the three essential P’s for building a standout brand? 3️⃣ How can VCs and startups align better through tranche funding? Read the article to find out what the top two strategic considerations were in 2024. Interestingly, the top article of 2024 was also the top article in 2023. It's well worth a moment to check out. 🖇️ Click the link below to read the full article. #venturecapital #privatemarkets #startups #founders #investmentstrategies #BIPVentures #BIPCapital #topfive

Atlanta technology founders, please take a moment during what we hope is some downtime for you and add your company to the Atlanta Dealroom list. You may have heard Donnie Beamer Jr., CFA discuss the City of Atlanta's efforts to position Atlanta as a Top 5 Tech Hub in the U.S. in his Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast interview with Mark Buffington. Donnie explains, "To be a safe city...a place that's built for the future...is gonna require technology." Your work to build a technology company in Atlanta is contributing to its safe and effective functioning. Atlanta provides a list of unique advantages for building and scaling, like diverse industries, accessible community, capital availability, and a well-prepared workforce. Hear more about the initiative. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/egSk9Uyw Create your Dealroom account and profile 👉https://lnkd.in/ei5gaNEJ #Atlanta #TopFive #Dealroom #Innovation #Startup #Technology

Check out the top three Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast episodes of the year! We covered a lot of ground in 2024, and these were the favorites. If you haven't listened to the program yet, these are great places to start, and the holiday season downtime is a great time to start. #podcast #extraordinarypursuits #venturecapital #ai #media #kpi #topthree

Looking back at 2024, the Southeast startup ecosystem continues to evolve as a hub for innovation and growth. For founders, the region offers a stabilizing funding environment and growing opportunities to align strategies with key trends. The 2024 State of Startups in the Southeast report provides actionable insights for entrepreneurs, including: 📍 Capital Deployment: $6B deployed in H1 2024 reflects a market returning to equilibrium, ideal for sustainable fundraising. 📍 Valuation Trends: Investors favor mature, scalable startups with proven traction and strong fundamentals. 📍 Private Credit Surge: A 400% increase in private credit activity offers founders flexible, non-dilutive financing options. 📍 AI Integration: Companies embedding AI strategically—not solely building AI products—are attracting more funding. 📍 Regional Insights: State-specific trends highlight where founders can best align their growth strategies with funding opportunities. Founders focused on operational efficiency, sustainable growth, and strategic innovation are well-positioned to thrive in this balanced ecosystem. 🔗 Discover more trends and insights in the full report: https://buff.ly/4eYOTSc #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #SoutheastStartups #Innovation #CapitalGrowth #AIIntegration #SOSU2024

The wealth advisory industry continues to evolve dramatically, particularly as private market alternatives become more understood and integrated into individual investors' portfolios. What started as a business focused on investment advice and a limited product set—primarily individual stocks and mutual funds—has transformed into a more comprehensive, value-driven model. More individuals are now able to access private market investing thanks to innovative asset classes like Evergreen funds. As the opportunities to capture the benefits of diversification rise, many individual investors are seeking a higher level of client service. That's an opportunity for wealth advisors. Mark Buffington started out as an advisor. He has spent almost two decades as an investor, building BIP Capital and launching BIP Ventures to meet the investment desires and needs of individuals and families – and the advisors who serve them. In this clip, Mark explains how the industry has evolved and the ways today's top advisors are standing out by elevating service and solutions, including: – Efficient public market capital allocation – Unique, high-quality access to private markets – Sophisticated financial planning #WealthManagement #RIAs #PrivateMarkets #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #BIPCapital #AdvisoryExcellence #FinancialServices