Private Equity

Michael Baruch

Allocators arm themselves with the tools to co-invest

The inability of many LPs to execute a co-investment strategy has left GPs frustrated, according to CalPERS’ investment director.

3 min read · 03 October 2022

Featured

Donations and divestments: How PE is reacting to war in Ukraine

Inflexion, Invest Europe and KKR are just some of the private equity firms and bodies rallying to support the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.

2 min read · 06 April 2022

News & Analysis

Congested fundraising environment stressing LP pipelines

The current private equity fundraising environment is proving challenging for LPs and GPs alike, with limited timeframes and ever-larger funds creating gridlock.

5 min read · 04 April 2022

News & Analysis

TPG seeks $24.5bn for recently launched funds amid 'indigestion' in PE fundraising

'In the short term, the industry is definitely experiencing some indigestion', said TPG CFO Jack Weingart on the firm's first public earnings, noting TPG expects to hit its targets quicker than it initially thought.

2 min read · 28 March 2022

News & Analysis

Warburg's latest flagship halfway to target in advance of May second close

The firm's 14th flagship programme is seeking $16bn and will enjoy a GP commitment of more than $1.1bn.

2 min read · 21 March 2022

Editor's View

The SEC should avoid drying up waterfalls

By making GP clawbacks gross of taxes, the new rules could lead to the resurgence of the archaic original American waterfall.

3 min read · 17 March 2022

Fundraising

Ex-Goldman boss raises $1.7bn war chest for cross-border deals

Cornell Capital Partners II has already made three investments, representing roughly a quarter of its portfolio, founder Henry Cornell told PEI.

2 min read · 02 March 2022

News & Analysis

Secondaries M&A: Changing of the guard

While few established secondaries firms remain independent after a glut of M&A transactions last year, more groups than ever are seeking a seat at the table in the expanding marketplace.

4 min read · 01 March 2022

News & Analysis

GP-leds, coming to a VC near you

While the adoption of venture capital sponsor-driven transactions is in the early stages, the technology is already adapting to the nuances of the asset class.

5 min read · 01 March 2022

Featured

Anthony Scaramucci, digital asset evangelist

He had his bitcoin ETF blocked by the SEC in January, but that’s not stopping Scaramucci from taking aim at the blockchain craze.

2 min read · 01 March 2022

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