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Fundraising Frenzy: Mass zombification unlikely, but alarm bells are ringingPE firms will not struggle en masse to raise successor funds. However, it will become clear who has a strategy and who does not.
Side Letter: Ardian's leadership update; Blackstone wants EU; Apax's small-cap successorDetails on who's leading the world's largest secondaries firm's European business. Plus: Blackstone is targeting wealthy Europeans with a new vehicle just as the tussle for talent heats up industry-wide; and France's Apax is plotting the launch of its next small-cap fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Mid Europa founder Baudon joins Armen; firm seeks €400m in debut raiseThe GP stakes firm aims to invest in 10 to 12 GPs with a focus on Europe.
Side Letter: Private equity's future; SEC eyes individuals; Apax's Italy headMonday is a public holiday in the US – Side Letter will return to your inbox on Tuesday. This morning's edition looks at how one of Europe's largest wealth managers is using tech to streamline PE processes for individual investors. Plus: The US regulator has turned its attention to the definition of accredited investors and France's Apax has named a new Italy head. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
The Nordic 'thought leader' LP that's sceptical of GPs going publicSwedish insurer Skandia Asset Management doesn't just go with the flow. Its head of private equity and infrastructure, Daniel Winther, discusses his bearish outlook on of continuation funds, sponsors listing and ESG targets.
PEI 300 2022: Fund of funds specialists evolveDue to their ongoing capital-raising efforts across various direct strategies, firms active in funds of funds continue to make the PEI 300.
Side Letter: Insurance LP giant on IPO scepticism; TPG takeaways; Triton's IR insightsWhy Swedish insurance giant Skandia isn't hot on listed GPs. Plus: Triton's IR head says LPs are under siege and TPG warns fundraising could slow as a result of overcrowding. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: AusSuper's $9bn PE push; Gaillard's GP stakes gambit; Gensler's extensionTwo of Australia's largest LPs are hungry for more private equity. Plus: Ardian alum Dominique Gaillard has joined the crowded GP stakes market, and SEC chairman Gary Gensler has given PE more time to respond to his sweeping proposals. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's calendar clashes; KKR's fundraising advantage; PG's employee ownershipPrivate equity's frenetic fundraising has left some execs pressed for time in meetings. Plus: Why KKR's fundraising strategy means it's finding this period less challenging than most, and Partners Group is the latest to embrace employee ownership. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
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Partners Group introduces portfolio company employee equity programmeAll employees of German toymaker Schleich have been able to invest in the business, the firm writes in its annual sustainability report.