Raising capital from wealthy individuals requires 'a lot of support, a lot of handholding, a lot of guidance, a lot of education', senior managing director Alex Catterick tells affiliate title PDI.

Former SK Group executive David Chung wants to leverage his experience as a strategic investor to bridge the gap between North American GPs and Asian LPs.

GPs are facing more significant DPI challenges than ever, despite valuations having returned to a steady state, according to the direct secondaries specialist's founder David Wachter.

Far from being a quick fix for cash-starved LPs, GP-led processes could soon develop into a much more viable exit route in their own right. Plus: how to raise capital from Indian family offices. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Capital raised in Q1 2024 surpassed $176bn, a slight decrease on previous years, according to preliminary quarterly figures from PEI data.

The Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association committed to three buyout-focused funds, with $20m to Sterling Group Partners VI, $20m to JFL Equity Investors VI and $10m to Bridgepoint Development Capital V.

TCRS has confirmed seven new private equity commitments.

As the public markets continue to shrink, the case for GPFG’s entry into private equity is not only one of returns but, increasingly, one of diversification.

The alts giant recorded $8bn of capital from private wealth, including $2.7bn for its private equity strategy targeting individual investors.

Our colleagues at Secondaries Investor celebrate their 10-year anniversary with an exploration of the market's driving forces. Plus: LACERA is the latest to offload a hefty private equity portfolio. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.