Justin Mitchell

Investors deliver knockout fundraising numbers in Q1

The markets deliver a covid counterpunch as GPs break hard-caps, launch new products, change workflow and smash records.

FlowStone passes $100m and looks toward the next level

The firm is aiming to grow its Opportunity Fund to $300m by the end of this year.

LACERA aggressively hikes PE target in hunt for returns

The $70bn pension's CIO said staff is prepared to handle the enhanced level of risk.

CPPIB's PE strategy shift pays off

The $412bn pension's recent moves to integrate its PE activities and expand the program's global reach appeared to bear fruit in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

LACERS hikes PE allocation despite board concerns

The $22bn system was already underweight in private equity, but CIO Rod June assured the board it would be able to get to the target over the next few years.

Pennsylvania state employees’ pension reduces PE target and redirects to microcap stocks

Recently hired CIO Seth Kelly wants to think about the $34.8bn pension's public and private equity holdings in 'totality'.

MassPRIM committee member highlights increase in diverse alts managers

C LaRoy Brantley's comments come as the $90bn pension seeks to conform to a new law requiring greater diversity among its investment managers.

Most investors looking to maintain or increase alternatives allocation in 2021: survey

The sample for the survey conducted by law firm Seward & Kissel was made up of many different kinds of investors.

Congress asks Blackstone, BlackRock and other managers for diversity data

Representatives Maxine Waters of California and Joyce Beatty of Ohio included the two big private equity players among a list of 31 investment managers who received the letter.

Turnaround Deal of the Year: Centre Lane Partners with Capital Brands

Capital Brands had a good product and the right ingredients, it just needed a better blend of marketing and management.