Private Equity

Justin Mitchell

Investors

Texas Teachers CIO says private asset losses unlikely to be "dramatic"

The pension's investment teams were “actively rebalancing” asset allocations to stay within proper benchmarks.

3 min read · 20 April 2020

News & Analysis

CalPERS budgets more for opportunistic strategies fees amid dislocation

The increased estimated fees for the Opportunistic Strategies portfolio come amid exactly the type of market dislocation for which the portfolio was partly designed.

3 min read · 14 April 2020

Investors

Family offices look for their “Buffett move” amid market chaos

While most LPs are in "wait and see" mode, some family offices are seeing a unique opportunity to help strong companies struggling in the short term.

4 min read · 03 April 2020

Investors

CalSTRS has the cash to pounce on opportunities in coronavirus-fueled dislocation: CIO

Chris Ailman also said the pension fund would be more interested in "collaborative structures" than traditional partnerships.

3 min read · 02 April 2020

Featured

Middle Market Deal of the Year: FFL Partners

The lesson from FFL’s investment in Crisis Prevention Institute is to not be afraid to take risks with a company that is already performing well.

4 min read · 02 April 2020

Managers

Excellere's LPs vote to allow Fund III to continue investing after co-founder's death

David Kessenich's death activated a key-person provision in the fund's terms, leading to a 120-day suspension period.

2 min read · 27 March 2020

Investors

Los Angeles Fire and Police pension CIO expects distributions to dry up, PE could come under budget

The $23.58bn pension recently proposed higher spending on PE in the next fiscal year, but is prepared for it to be less.

3 min read · 26 March 2020

News & Analysis

CVC sticks with lower hurdle rate on next flagship pool

CVC Capital Partners VIII is targeting just under $19bn.

2 min read · 26 March 2020

Managers

LACERS board approves greater cash allocation amid coronavirus crisis

The request comes as recent public market volatility has caused the pension's value to drop over $3bn.

2 min read · 25 March 2020

Investors

Los Angeles Fire & Police budgets more for 2020-21 PE fees

The increased estimated fees are due to greater commitments in the space, and do not include performance fees.

2 min read · 24 March 2020

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