Vicky Meek

Space is private equity’s new frontier

Once the preserve of venture capital, the space economy is increasingly attracting growth equity and buyout investors.

PE turns its attention to women's sports

As women’s sports become big business, institutional capital is racing to get a piece of the action.

Hiring in a hot market

As the secondaries market keeps growing, firms are facing a shortage of experienced talent.

Hiring in a hot secondaries market

As the secondaries market keeps growing, firms increasingly face a shortage of experienced talent. As competition ramps up, we delve into where and how the buyside is recruiting.

Are GP-led secondaries deals and evergreen funds a good match?

With evergreen fund investment in GP-led deals on the rise, how compatible are these transactions with vehicles that offer investors a degree of periodic liquidity and, in most cases, diversified exposures?

The changing face of cost optimisation

Private equity firms have always focused on cutting costs in portfolio companies. Today, strategies are evolving again to suit a volatile and low-growth environment.

Japan comes of age

Japan’s private equity market is attracting plenty of attention, but will the interest last?

Bridging Japan’s digital gap

The pace of Japan’s digitalisation has been painfully slow, but it’s an opportunity private equity is keen to target. By Vicky Meek

The rise of human rights due diligence

As new risks emerge, the ongoing monitoring of potential human rights issues is becoming crucial for investors and regulators alike. How will the private equity industry adapt?

Investment and operating teams joining forces

A choppy exit market has meant working together more closely to realise value.