Nicholas Neveling

Where next for wealthtech?

Private equity sponsors continue to target tech companies developing mission-critical technology for the lucrative and rapidly evolving wealth management industry.

Automated fund monitoring is rewiring the LP-GP relationship

Investors are adopting the technology in ever greater numbers – and it could have far-reaching consequences for how they interact with PE managers.

US secondaries defy unsettled markets

The US secondaries market may have notched up record levels of deal activity in 2024, but global trade uncertainty and volatility elsewhere in the markets leave the situation delicately poised.

Secondaries find their niche

Rising dry powder and changing attitudes among LPs trading in the secondaries space have laid the foundation for a more diverse and specialized manager pool.

Value creation: More than money

GP stakes investors are increasingly differentiating themselves by bigging up their value creation capabilities. We explore what these minority owners can realistically bring to the table that GPs can’t do for themselves.

Cybersecurity sparks back to life

Following a cooldown in deals, solid long-term growth drivers and attractive exit options have seen private equity managers lean into the cybersecurity space in ever greater numbers.

How AI is reframing PE healthcare investing

Advances in artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, could have a transformative impact on the healthcare industry, but PE firms must be mindful to separate hype from genuine value-creation potential.

Resourcing the push into non-institutional capital

Investing in the operational infrastructure required to address the bespoke needs of the private wealth market will be key to unlocking the full scale of the opportunity.

Investors eye opportunities to scale investment in climate tech

Climate tech has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging market for fundraising, but unlocking the segment’s full commercial potential will require deep pockets and a different approach to risk.

LPs tapping the brakes on fund finance

Higher interest rates and rising debt costs are prompting managers and investors to rethink the use of fund finance facilities.