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Side Letter: Thoma Bravo's mega-fundraise; Paul Weiss on fund terms trends; BlackRock's retail ambitionsThoma Bravo hauls in more than $32 billion across three tech funds. Plus: how the SEC's proposed rules are "influencing" LP-GP negotiations; and why PE execs are moving away from New York. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: HarbourVest's views on 2023; Moonfare expansion; FX headachesHarbourVest execs outline three ways LPs will deal with capital and capacity challenges in the coming year. Plus: fundraising platform Moonfare adds two and details of a VC firm Josh Harris's shop has backed. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
BlackRock: Now is not the time to stop investingCycle-tested investors are figuring out ways to stay active in what could turn out to be high-performing vintages, says BlackRock’s Johnathan Seeg.
Ham Lane seeks to retain talent, boost alignment with new equity programmeEmployees must remain with Hamilton Lane over a multi-year timeframe, and the stock price should cross particular thresholds, in order to receive equity 'awards'.
The growth of impact investingAs the market matures, funds are finding ways to stand out from the crowd while LPs dial up demands for transparency.
Side Letter: BlackRock's ESG dialogue; Investec's GP trends; Lightrock's closeBlackRock says its capital flows don't seem to reflect any negative impact from increased political dialogue. Plus: highlights from Investec's latest GP Trends survey; and LGT-linked Lightrock has exceeded its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Roundtable: How co-investors are adjusting to an unsettled marketInstitutional capital continues to flow into the co-investment market. With inflation high, interest rates on the rise and regulatory change on the horizon, managers need to work hard on returns.
LPs warm to idea of climate investing as separate asset classSpeaking at SuperReturn Asia in Singapore last month, senior executives from PSP and Hamilton Lane said investors may consider allocating to climate strategies from a dedicated pool of capital.
Side Letter: LPs devoted to diversity; BlackRock's insurance insights; Moonfare's India expansionOur colleagues at New Private Markets have produced a handy guide for emerging and diverse managers seeking LP capital. Plus: BlackRock says insurers are upping their PE allocations and Moonfare has landed in India. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Houston's reallocation; Ham Lane's BlackRock hire; PAG's sustainable loanHouston Firefighters is rethinking its approach to Asia-Pacific. Plus: Hamilton Lane has tapped BlackRock for its Southeast Asia business; and PAG has joined the sustainable finance party. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.