Helen de Beer
Helen de Beer is the editor of Private Equity International’s print edition. She joined PEI Group in 2021, coming from a background of financial, tech and travel publishing: she previously served as editor of World Finance and Business Destinations magazines and, later, head of print at World News Media. She graduated from the University of Birmingham and is based in PEI’s London office.
In a subdued fundraising and dealmaking environment, individuals on PEI’s Future 40 list continue to display resilience and innovation.
Women remain vastly underrepresented in private equity investment roles; PEI’s Women of Influence 2023 are leading by example to address the issue.
Private equity has made great strides with regards to its gender balance over the last decade. However, much work is yet to be done.
The UK’s Mansion House Compact could unlock £50bn of additional financing and, more importantly, help the nation’s pension funds increase exposure to a critical asset class.
This year’s record-breaking $2.12trn in LP private equity portfolios serves as an important reminder: even in times of market confusion, investors will persevere.
The 2023 list is brimming with success stories. Future editions, however, are likely to reflect the dark clouds gathering over the fundraising landscape.
The top 10 firms in this year’s PEI 300 have employed different strategies for targeting the private wealth channel.
Until they better address their public branding, alternatives firms will likely hit a wall when attracting high-net-worth capital at scale.
Reports published by the UK’s Private Equity Reporting Group this week could sharpen the industry’s focus on transparency and disclosure.
Opening PE up to a more diverse range of investors comes with unique opportunities and pitfalls.