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Blackstone plots multiple fund launches across existing strategiesAsia private equity, secondaries and GP stakes are among the new vintages on the cards for the world's largest private equity firm in the coming year.
How Granite Asia is positioning itself for life after GGV CapitalThe firm, which split from venture giant GGV Capital in 2023, is seeking $500m for its debut hybrid capital fund, senior managing partner Jenny Lee and partners Ming Eng and Roger Zhang tell PEI.
Side Letter: Ardian's $30bn game changerSecondaries finally eclipse buyout. Plus: Thoma Bravo has exceeded the target on its European vehicle debut; and a US pension is pondering new PE partners. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Antoine Dréan's 10 outrageous predictions for private equity in 2025BlackRock partners with Shopify, Coller Capital launches a niche fund and EQT and Vista are acquired, according to the investment veteran's latest fictional forecast.
Side Letter: Full-year fundraising previewA sneak peek at PEI's full-year fundraising stats for 2024. Plus: What's on the ESG agenda for 2025; and up springs another new secondaries firm. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Private wealth pricing powerPrivate wealth's love affair with secondaries is expected to impact pricing in 2025. Plus: Blue Owl is tapping Japanese HNWIs; and GP stakes firm Hunter Point has a new APAC fundraising head. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Vote of confidence: Why GPs are (mostly) hopeful about 2025Optimistic fund managers believe pick-ups in dealflow and fundraising could frame market activity this year.
What to expect from APAC private equity in 2025The region could see renewed appetites for Southeast Asia, a burgeoning IR community in East Asia and new pockets of secondaries opportunities next year.
The rising stars of private equity: Story of the YearPrivate Equity International's Future 40 list of impressive young talent suggests the future is bright for the asset class.
How the PE industry evolved in 2024Fundraising sweeteners, increasingly sophisticated approaches to wealth, and an improving deal outlook were among the defining themes of 2024.