TORONTO, May 1, 2024 – Dawson Partners (“Dawson” or the “Firm”), a global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets, is delighted to announce Giorgio Riva, Partner, has been recognized by Private Equity International (PEI) on its 40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity 2024 List.

The Future 40 list – now in its sixth year – celebrates professionals under the age of 40 who are seen as playing a role in shaping the future of private equity. Those included on the list have been selected by PEI’s editorial team based on three criteria: evidence of leadership and innovation, the caliber of the firms/clients they have worked with and any deals they have generated, and their unique skills as an up-and-coming leader in the asset class. Among the five categories (investors (LPs), fundraisers, dealmakers, lawyers, operators), Giorgio was recognized in the dealmakers category.

“Giorgio embodies all of the key aspects of Dawson’s culture – partnership, performance and integrity. He approaches all situations with a solution-oriented mindset, and he is collaborative and inclusive. He has made an impact for our investors and our Firm, and is a quintessential example of a leader of our team,” said Yann Robard, Managing Partner, Dawson. “It is not just what Giorgio has done, it is how he has done it that gives us great pride.”

“Being recognized as part of this list is an honour,” said Riva. “I’m both grateful for and inspired by the incredible team at Dawson. They take pride in thinking outside of the box and putting our investors first every day. I look forward to seeing what’s next for our Firm.”

About Dawson Partners (“Dawson”)

Dawson is a leading global alternative asset manager focused on providing innovative structured solutions to the private markets. Founded in 2015 as Whitehorse Liquidity Partners, Dawson provides tailored portfolio financing and liquidity solutions to LPs and GPs. Dawson takes a differentiated approach to selecting, curating, structuring, and managing bespoke portfolios to serve the demands of a growing market and seeks to provide its investors unique product offerings. The Firm has raised over US$17 billion in commitments and has deployed over US$22 billion across more than 225 transactions. Dawson has more than 175 employees and primary offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK. For more information visit: https://www.dawsonpartners.com.

Legal Disclaimer: The Future 40 List is determined by PEI’s editorial team based on their own criteria. There is no cost associated with submissions to the list. No person should interpret any recognition as an endorsement of Dawson’s past performance or as an indicator of future performance.