Carmela Mendoza

Semi-liquid funds bonanza: Story of the Year

Access to private markets has hugely evolved in 2025 thanks to the proliferation of innovative fund structures, including semi-liquid funds.

Investcorp’s head of PE: 'Nobody is forced to invest in a CV'

The Gulf’s biggest private equity firm has been actively using continuation vehicles across its Europe tech strategy this year, says Daniel Lopez-Cruz.

No key person clause triggered by Cinven top exec departures

The buyout firm this week said co-managing partner Supraj Rajagopalan and COO and CFO Alex Leslie had stepped down, as the firm faces uncertainty around a UK Competition and Markets Authority breach.

Behind PE’s democratisation drive and how GP-leds are thawing the liquidity freeze

In this episode of PEI's Private Equity Spotlight podcast, Dechert partners Sabina Comis and Kenneth Young discuss the findings of their latest Global Private Equity Outlook survey.

CVC’s new president Rutland has a 'knack for getting things done'

The appointment comes ahead of the alternatives giant's preparations to launch its flagship private equity fund in 2027.

Fundraising's fallout continues: Story of the Year

Secondaries picked up momentum and managers increasingly tapped the wealth channel amid 2025's challenging fundraising environment.

It’s the end of 2025 and CVs are still splitting opinions

All signs point to another record year for continuation vehicles, yet some investors still think its increased use could backfire.

10 questions about evergreens you always wanted to ask

Through conversations with market sources, PEI sought to answer some of the most pressing questions related to the growing evergreen funds market.

CVs may sort out poor performers, zombie funds – WIPM Summit

GP-leds 'could be used for something good' as the industry sees more ageing funds, according to the Universities Superannuation Scheme's Teia Merring.

Meet the LP: Colombia’s Bancóldex

The business development bank is set to more than double its alternatives portfolio in the next three years.