The secondaries market, which has seen record activity levels in the past two years, has enjoyed a busy start to 2013 – especially around the restructuring of ageing private equity funds
10 min read · 20 September 2013
The system has taken a beating over the past year from the private equity emerging manager community for what has been perceived as a lack of support. But CalPERS’ actions show the system appears to be as dedicated as ever to incubating new, talented managers, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
4 min read · 20 September 2013
Never afraid to speak his mind on fees and fund size, Peter Dolan set the standard for big LPs. The industry awaits his next move with interest.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Our exclusive global ranking shows just how far private equity fundraising has fallen since the boom years -- even for some of the industry's biggest beasts.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Martin Schimmler joins fellow former Park Hill executive Rob Squire on UK mega-firm CVC Capital Partners' investor relations team.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Sander Levy, who had headed up Vestar’s financial services practice, left the firm two months ago and has formed his own firm called Bridge Growth Partners.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
The firm has been talking to LPs about its third fund, which will target $3.5bn, with a possible hard-cap of $5bn.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The former high-powered LP has joined the Natixis affiliate to focus on primary and secondary investing.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
The company, which hired former AIG executive Jackie Jenkins to run its alternative investments team, has brought on another former AIG executive to lead private equity.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Dutch pension administrator continues to reconnect with talent like Megan Bethke from its former private equity operation AlpInvest.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
