Carmela Mendoza

GPs get creative amid slow fundraising

Fund terms are becoming more reflective of market conditions.

European tech sector appears unfazed by SVB collapse

Private equity and venture practitioners still warn of lower fundraising volumes for venture capital in 2023.

'It's hard to say if there’s more PE pain in future' – McKinsey

The lag in private equity reporting, differences in valuation methods and volatile macro environment will dictate the asset class’s performance in 2023, says McKinsey partner Brian Vickery.

Inclusive fund structures are hitting the mainstream

Private equity firms are beginning to embrace vehicles such as the ELTIF and LTAF as they try to access a broader swathe of investors.

IPEV guidelines cannot always satisfy all parties, says chairman

Board chairman Paul Cunningham discusses industry feedback on IPEV's latest valuation guidelines, ESG considerations and finding consensus around valuations.

BlackRock's Conway: There’s some consternation around the word ‘democratisation’

Managers need to ensure access points are right and educate individuals about the terms and structure of private markets funds, says BlackRock alternatives chief Edwin Conway.

BlackRock eyes €1bn for PE and sustainability ELTIFs

The firm's latest PE ELTIF will enable individual investors to back buyout, growth and venture opportunities for a minimum investment of €30,000.

Blackstone launches branding push to attract non-institutional investors

The move comes a week after a Bain & Co report found low levels of brand awareness of alternatives firms among HNWIs.

PE outperformed in US state pension portfolios over past two decades – report

Private equity allocations delivered nearly twice the returns of public equities over a 22-year period, according to investment adviser Cliffwater's chief executive.

The rise of fundless deals

Greater flexibility in co-investment deals is proving to be attractive in an uncertain market.