Helen de Beer

PE’s democratisation carries ‘big risk’ for industry, LPs warn

Firms must ensure individual investors are sufficiently educated, said executives from Skandia Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan at Invest Europe’s Investors’ Forum last week.

Three takeaways from Invest Europe’s Investors’ Forum

Topics included shifting ESG priorities in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the importance of ensuring education keeps pace with retail participation in private equity.

UK PE activity by wealthy individuals reaches 10-year high

Dealmaking by HNWIs almost doubled last year, according to research from UK law firm Boodle Hatfield.

Hg raises $8bn for latest large-cap, eyes more than $15bn across two funds

The tech-focused investor is expected to hold the final close on Saturn 3 by next quarter and is seeking €5.5bn for its latest mid-cap vehicle.

The changing relationship between wealth and private equity

In this deep dive, PEI examines how private equity is bolstering access to one of its most lucrative and fastest growing sources of LP capital

ESG-linked credit facilities begin to show mass appeal

A series of sustainability-focused deals in 2021 gave fresh significance to a relatively young market.

Here are the outstanding individuals who made PEI's Future 40 list in 2021

Private Equity International’s top 40 under 40 are set to shape the world of private equity over the coming decade.