Michael Baruch

Dominique Senequier: Ardian ‘already examining’ using continuation funds on its assets

The investment firm's president has said it is evaluating opportunities for holding on to existing portfolio companies for longer.

Which top PE managers have used continuation funds?

More than one third of private equity's 50 biggest firms, including Blackstone, KKR and TPG, have used a transaction type that allows GPs to hold onto assets for longer.

Ex-Bain PE consultant Jay Lucas on competition in the market

PEI asked The Lucas Group founder for his thoughts on market competitiveness given the triple threat of high valuations, inflation and tax uncertainty.

Vista appoints Breach as president, replaces Sheth

Details of COO David Breach's appointment to the role were disclosed in a letter to investors seen by Private Equity International.

What has Blackstone's GP stakes strategy bought so far?

The private equity giant on Tuesday said it will acquire a minority stake in Chicago-headquartered GTCR.

Mercury Capital adds four senior distribution professionals

The firm has added three partners and a principal across its London, New York and Dubai offices.

StepStone’s Greenspring buy shows secondaries M&A in heat

The acquisition is at least the fourth this year by a large firm looking to get in on a rapidly expanding market.

Ardian's Senequier: Sustainability has best long term value

There will be a first-mover advantage for strategic investors, according to the investment firm's founder and president.

NYCRS: A giant hiding in plain sight

New York City’s five main public pensions are a force to be reckoned with when grouped together as one unit.

Four factors enabling HNW growth in private markets

Morgan Stanley said in a recent report it expects 'additional high-net-worth allocations to represent around $1.5trn of AUM by 2025'.