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ATRS confirms $90m in commitmentsThe US pension has backed three private equity funds and outlines 2022 real assets pacing plan.
Side Letter: Coller barometer; Apollo's $25bn; PennSERS’ peopleColler Capital’s latest barometer suggests 'private' equity is a misnomer amid wider scrutiny of the asset class. Plus: the five firms targeting $22 billion or more for their latest flagships, and another staff member departs PennSERS. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LPs score direct hits; Europe's tech frenzy; AlpInvest's preferred strategyDirect investment levels have skyrocketed as LPs seek greater clarity over underlying assets and fundless sponsors become more popular. Plus: European tech is having a moment and Carlyle's secondaries unit is launching a new fund strategy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: What's on LPs' minds; PE's UK performance edge; No bears in AlaskaPrivate Equity International's LP Perspectives 2022 Study shows that investor appetite for the asset class remains sky-high, despite rising concerns over valuations. Plus: What the EU's latest reforms could mean for private equity; and the UK's private markets are beating their public peers. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
ATRS confirms $210m in commitmentsThe US pension has backed six private equity funds.
Side Letter: EQT's investigation; $142bn on the horizon; Apollo's APAC additionsEQT's run-in with Swedish regulators suggests the path from private to public isn't as smooth as one might think. Plus: How much the 10 largest funds in market are targeting and Apollo continues to build out in Asia. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Why growth equity is the new black; Investcorp's Ben-Gacem on public markets scrutinyPEI's latest Growth Equity Special Report examines the factors driving explosive demand for the strategy. Plus: Investcorp's co-chief exec on why it plans to de-list, and a chance to find out whether you're paid fairly. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Is your GP manipulating performance?An academic report suggests PE firms are more inclined to manipulate portfolio company performance when under pressure to raise their next fund. Plus: Why OPERF isn't deterred by a little overexposure to PE and a French GP is using its management fees to drive impact. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
ATRS confirms $90m in commitmentsThe US pension has backed a trio of private equity funds.
Side Letter: Could Reddit short squeezes affect PE?Silver Lake has benefitted from Reddit's crusade against Wall Street short sellers. Plus: Abraaj's Arif Naqvi loses his extradition battle and EQT sets up shop in Tokyo. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.