Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)

Community overview

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) is dedicated to advancing the interests of limited partners (LPs) in private equity. Founded over two decades ago, ILPA has evolved from an informal networking group to a significant organization representing nearly 600 member institutions managing over $3 trillion in private equity assets. Based in the United States, ILPA's membership includes a diverse range of investor categories such as public pensions, corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, insurance companies, investment firms, development financial institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The organization emphasizes transparency, governance, and alignment of interests between general partners (GPs) and LPs.

Community focus

ILPA serves limited partners by providing resources and support in education, advocacy, and engagement. The organization leads initiatives like the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Data Convergence Initiative and the Driving Inclusion in Alternatives initiative, aimed at improving data reporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the private equity sector.

Member value

Members benefit from access to educational resources, research, advocacy efforts, and networking opportunities that empower them to maximize their performance in private equity investments.

Event focus

ILPA serves limited partners by providing resources and support in areas such as education, advocacy, and engagement. The organization emphasizes transparency, governance, and alignment of interests between general partners (GPs) and LPs. ILPA also leads initiatives like the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Data Convergence Initiative and the Driving Inclusion in Alternatives initiative, which aim to improve data reporting and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the private equity sector.