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BCI related stories
Arctos-backed Hayfin MBO represents 'trillion-dollar' opportunity
There are countless private markets firms that need a partner to help them grow in an era of scarce alpha and capital, says Arctos managing partner Ian Charles.
How Canada’s BCI stays liquid in an illiquid market
The $173bn institution is offloading PE stakes via secondaries as it looks to deploy more capital into directs, global PE head Jim Pittman tells PEI.
PODCAST: What LPs and GPs look at to make sense of the higher-rate environment
In our final episode of Private Markets and the end of Cheap Money, we hear from IMCO, MidEuropa Partners, Oaktree Capital, BC Partners and more on what investment professionals there keep their eyes on in the era of higher borrowing costs.
After planting a flag in NYC, BCI private equity sets its sights on Europe
US and European bases of operation will 'give us runway to continue doing what we’ve been doing', says PE chief Jim Pittman, including 'growing our book of directs'.
GPs in crisis: Fundraises get extensions and trims
GPs are leaving funds in market for longer as public market volatility disrupts investors’ annual commitment pacing.
It’s showtime for financial services specialists
Sector-focused firms say they sit in an advantageous position with dry powder to deploy in a rising rate environment.
British Columbia IMC increases PE direct investing ratio
Canada's fourth-largest pension is aiming to split its PE portfolio equally between direct deals and fund investments.
Hayfin taps former GIC exec to co-lead Europe PE – exclusive
The appointment is the latest addition to the investment firm's private equity team, following the hire of Mirja Lehmler-Brown and Narcisa Sehovic last year.
BCI contact information
Offices
750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, V8W 0E4, CanadaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Ari Wachtenheim | Job titlePrincipal, Direct Private Equity | LocationNew York, United States | Email  ------- |
| Mr. Ashton Scordo | Job titleDirector, Private Equity | LocationVictoria, Canada | Email --------- |
| Mr. Dean Qu | Job titleDirector, Private Equity | LocationNew York, United States | Email ----- |
| Mr. Derrick Estes | Job titleSenior Managing Director, Private Equity | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ----- |
BCI fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 299
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager --------- | Commitment dateJun 2025 | Commitment size$200m | |
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