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Side Letter: Democratisation's inconvenient truthPrivate equity's efforts to access new pools of investor capital may negatively impact LP incumbents. Plus: why firms should be wary of experimenting with AI and a decarbonisation fund holds its first close. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Goldman's carry, China VC, CalPERS's 'pillars'Another big name is nudging up the carry. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Europe mid-market roundtable: Mega in the middleThe European mid-market has taken on many of the characteristics of the large-cap space of old, but – say our panel – retains its most important differentiator: the scope for outperformance.
Heard on the streets of AmsterdamPECA Family Office is planning to reduce its exposure to Europe as GPs and LPs voice concerns over its appeal in the Dutch capital.
UK firms agree automotive exit doubleBowmark and Five Arrows have sold Autodata, while Graphite has sold Micheldever Tyre Services.
- Study: Mid-market valuations jump in H2 2013
Figures suggest trade buyers drove prices up in the second half – but overall activity was well down on 2012.
- Study: European mid-market M&A at 10-year low
While M&A activity continued to decline, valuations posted a slight increase in the second quarter.
- Argos Soditic head to lead AFIC
The chief executive of Argos Soditic France, Louis Godron, has been appointed as chairman of the French private equity trade body, AFIC, following its annual general meeting last week.
- Texas ERS launches co-investment programme
The $23bn pension will look for opportunities to invest alongside GPs in its portfolio for the first time and has set its target commitment amount for fiscal 2012 at $625m.
- The uncertain future of French fundraising
Some France-focused funds have recently enjoyed fundraising success, but conditions may be about to get significantly harder. Toby Mitchenall reports