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Alex Simpson

Co-founder & CEO · Openstock (LiquidLP)

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About Alex

Alex Simpson is the Co-founder and CEO of OpenStock, a platform offering liquidity solutions for investors in the private markets. With a primary focus on LPs in private equity, private credit, and real estate funds, OpenStock provides non-recourse loans collateralized by fund interests. Originally from South Africa, Alex has over 12 years of experience as a founder and operator in the B2B fintech space. His work at OpenStock addresses the liquidity needs of family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and small institutions holding illiquid alternative assets.

On the podcast with Alex

Apr 18, 2024 • Episode 38
LP Liquidity: How LPs Get Cash From Illiquid Funds | Alex Simpson
OpenStock provides leverage to LPs in private funds, offering loans against their illiquid positions so they can access cash without selling at a discount. Founder Alex Simpson explains how sophisticated investors use this liquidity to fund everything from tax bills to arbitrage plays, like borrowing at 10% to reinvest in a private credit deal yielding 16%.

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Alex Simpson

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LP Liquidity: How LPs Get Cash From Illiquid Funds | Alex Simpson

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