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Side Letter: Life after Abraaj, Eurazeo's credit line, CDPQ people moveVisit PEI later for a fundraising market update. Spoiler alert: it contains the phrase "post-crisis high"... again. In the meantime we catch up with a former Abraaj regional chief, reflect on the growing link between ESG and cost of capital and add some new funds to the private equity Hall of Fame. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: European fund rush, Hollyport and VIG closes, Thoma Bravo's new nicheEurope is braced for a bunch of mega closes, while Hollyport and VIG are celebrating their own fundraising achievements. Plus: predictions from Blackstone and Thoma Bravo's new offering. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Europe in 2020: Banner year for fundraisingDespite political headwinds and macroeconomic concerns across the continent, European giants are returning to market with record targets.
Story of the Year: Navab's sudden death shocks PE industryNavab Capital Partners was targeting $3bn for its debut fund and decided to wind down after Alex Navab’s untimely death.
Apax eyes Q1 final close for latest mega-fundThe buyout giant held a close on Fund X in July, according to a document prepared for Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
Side Letter: 2020's mega-funds, Silver Lake's sports buy, secondaries execs top earnings listWishing all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving! Side Letter will be digging into some pumpkin pie and will return on Monday. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
European giants eye minimum €38.5bn in mega-raisesCVC Capital Partners, EQT and BC Partners are expected to be back on the fundraising trail with their flagship buyout funds.
TA Associates: Why we'll never sell a stake in ourselvesManaging partner Ajit Nedungadi likens parting with a stake in the buyout and growth equity firm to selling a family heirloom.
Side Letter: Deval Patrick for president, BC Partners' €8.5bn, secret project namesAnti-PE senator Elizabeth Warren faces formidable opponent in Bain Capital's Deval Patrick who's considering joining the presidential race. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
The questions to ask yourself about selling a piece of your firmThere has never been a better time to raise permanent capital by selling a stake in your firm. In part 2, we guide you through the key criteria.