Allianz Global Investors overview
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Side Letter: Hurdle headaches?
Hurdle rates are likely to come under greater scrutiny from both LPs and GPs alike if rates remain high. Plus: a partial conclusion to a lengthy private equity dispute in Korea and why Allianz Global Investors is excited about AI. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Carl Thoma on pricing 'denial'; Gensler's fee focus; AllianzGI's opportunities
Buyout pioneer Carl Thoma says circumstances will need to worsen for buyers to find bargains. Plus: SEC chairman Gary Gensler has made a fresh case for private fund reforms and where AllianzGI spies opportunities this year. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Inside Allianz’s private equity ambitions
The firm surpassed its €500m fundraising target for its latest PE fund, which will invest in GPs and deals alongside European corporate pensions, insurers and family offices.
Side Letter: Lex's $1.75bn sale; Allianz's PE particulars; SoftBank's Fortress of solitude
Secondaries pioneer Lexington Partners is the latest specialist to get snapped up in this year's M&A frenzy. Plus: Inside Allianz's debut third-party private equity strategy and SoftBank is trying to offload permanent capital unit Fortress. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Allianz: LPs may rethink China allocation amid macro headwinds
Investors could become more lukewarm on China private equity amid the combination of geopolitical and growth fears, director Willa Hong told PEI.
Allianz hires new NYC head
Susanne Forsingdal will be leaving ATP PEP to become managing director in Allianz’s fund investment team
Morgan hires Metalmark, Allianz GPs
After three years at Morgan Stanley spin-out Metalmark, Eric Fry has been appointed partner at the investment bank’s new private equity arm. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley Private Equity’s London team has hired former Allianz Capital pro Michael Hehn.
Maxwell back in business at Allianz(3)
Jonny Maxwell, one of Europe’s best-liked fund of fund managers, has resurfaced to spearhead German insurance giant Allianz’ continued growth of its indirect private equity investment business.
Allianz Global Investors contact information
Offices
Seidlstrasse 24–24a, Munich, 80335, GermanyContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Ritu Arora | Job titleCEO & CIO, APAC | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email  ----- |
| Key ContactMr. Gregor Hirt | Job titleGlobal CIO, Multi Asset | LocationFrankfurt, Germany | Email ------- |
| Key ContactMr. Edouard Jozan | Job titleHead of Private Markets | LocationParis, France | Email -------- |
| Key ContactMr. Michael Lindauer | Job titleCo-CIO, Allianz Capital Partners Private Equity | LocationMunich, Germany | Email ------- |
Allianz Global Investors fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 74
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ------- | Commitment dateApr 2026 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ------- | Commitment dateMay 2026 | Commitment size ------ | |
Manager ------- | Commitment dateJul 2024 | Commitment size ------- | |
Allianz Global Investors funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Fund size ----- | Open dateApr 2026 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 4
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ---------- | Close dateDec 2024 | Strategy ----- | |
Fund size ------ | Close dateFeb 2023 | Strategy ------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateJun 2007 | Strategy --------- | |
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