Adam Le

CalPERS closes multi-billion-dollar sale to Ardian, AlpInvest, Partners Group

The pension giant has come up with a pricing strategy that could make it benefit more from this portfolio sale.

What makes a good candidate for a single-asset continuation fund?

Rob Campbell, head of North America at ICG's Strategic Equity unit, outlines elements for a successful CV when just one asset is involved and why such deals differ from co-investments.

The most downloaded PEI Spotlight podcasts of 2024

PEI’s Spotlight podcast was downloaded more than 90,000 times this year, with the most popular episodes focusing on – you guessed it – secondaries, private credit and AI.

Healthcare investing's bitter pill: Story of the Year

The healthcare sector – particularly for service provider assets in the US – has been in the spotlight of regulators, enforcers and legislators throughout 2024.

17Capital parts ways with senior exec entrusted with Dubai office launch

The departure comes six months after the firm said it was opening in the UAE to deepen its push into the Gulf region.

CPP Investments promotes trio to senior PE roles as directs head departs

Among the pension giant's appointments is Sam Blaichman to global direct private equity head, replacing Hafiz Lalani in the role.

Trump, fees on co-investments and how semi-liquids are affecting GP behaviour

Dechert partners Sabina Comis and Chris Field sit down with senior editor Adam Le to discuss the law firm's 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook in the latest episode of PEI's Spotlight podcast.

Aware Super's checklist for emerging managers

In this podcast, deputy CIO Damien Webb discusses what the A$170bn investor looks for when making a commitment to a first time GP and how the superfund plans to access more co-investment and secondaries opportunities.

Ex-First Republic exec's shop aims at white space in GP financing market

GP speciality finance firm Inceptiv focuses on asset-level performance rather than a sponsor's AUM growth.

LPs take a stricter approach on due diligence

Amid a challenging fundraising environment, investors are scrutinising key person clauses, management fees and carry waterfalls.