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The new playbook: How private equity fell in love with sportA combination of rising valuations, a need for liquidity and a highly fragmented industry has turned investing in sport into an attractive bet.
How private equity fell in love with live sportsLive sporting events have been some of the most disrupted due to covid-19, and yet private equity is still betting on big returns from the sector.
Advent International raises $2bnBoston-based private equity firm Advent International closes its seventh Latin American fund at $2bn.
Side Letter: The growing appeal of yuan-denominated funds, Advent's $2bn, CPPIB on first-timersAs globalisation gets eroded, the appeal of yuan-denominated funds will probably grow. Plus: Advent cements its position in Latin America, CPPIB cautions against raising a first-time fund, ILPA cautions against ignoring first-time vehicles and more. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Carlyle on resilience, UBS on bargains, deeper into Dyal's NBA playWe will soon see more private equity investment in sports franchises; that's what our team is hearing as they research an upcoming deep dive on the subject. In the meantime, we have some more details on Dyal's entry into that industry. Plus: the window for bargains came and went, more on the development of "natural capital", and Carlyle's impact head on operational resilience. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Three potential revisions for Hong Kong’s carried interest proposalsThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority has ended a month-long consultation period on what it says will be one of the world’s most competitive tax treatments for carry.
Side Letter: Should the PE people business turn into a numbers game?The relationship-driven aspect of private equity is under threat. Should we lament or celebrate this? Plus: Tenzing's thoughts on a successful remote fundraise, Advent and Blackstone's return to the office, Ambienta hires and Columbia's new boss. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Future Fund offloaded A$6bn of PE in liquidity grabThe Australian SWF's exposure to the asset class had grown in recent months due to its relative outperformance and currency moves, according to acting CIO Sue Brake.
Future 40: FundraisersThe fundraisers turning investors’ heads and attracting capital commitments.
Side Letter: Awards winners in full, Performance polemics, Europe's biggest buyoutThe results are in: you can now see who won in the 76 categories of our annual awards. Plus: a round-up on Thyssenkrupp, new hires for Advent and IK, and a clash over performance. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.