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Could AI be the future of LP secondaries?Generative artificial intelligence is being applied to private markets at breakneck speed. The biggest hurdle to applying these software tools to LP secondaries trades is the market’s lack of standardisation.
Side Letter: GP stakes survey; Blackstone's exit expectationsMonday is a public holiday in the UK, so we'll return to your inbox on Tuesday. Until then, a GP stakes survey suggests dealflow isn't as limited as some critics have suggested, and why Blackstone seems unfazed about exits. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's continuation/co-investment conundrumThe rise of continuation funds is blurring the lines between them and what might be considered a co-investment. Plus: CPP Investments has a buyer for part of its hefty private equity portfolio sale; and Blackstone has raised its latest Tac Opps fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Private Fund Leaders Survey: Dedicated wealth teams to become the norm - updatedThe survey, which compiled responses from 101 senior buyout, growth, private debt, VC, real estate and infrastructure executives globally, found that more than 60% have, or plan to have, private wealth units.
Private Fund Leaders Survey: Fund sizes stagnate in 2023The survey, which compiled responses from 101 senior buyout, growth, private debt, VC, real estate and infrastructure executives globally, found a smaller number in market than a year prior.
Side Letter: PE's earnings roundup; Eaton's Credit Suisse capturesWhat we've learned about private equity from this year's H1 earnings calls. Plus: Eaton Partners has hired a former Secondaries Investor Young Gun; and CVC is said to be thinking about listing. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LPs resist China rebrands; Apollo's Fund X shortfallSome GPs are attempting to navigate China's PE slowdown by targeting new geographies – and LPs aren't entirely convinced. Plus: Apollo has fallen short of its fund target; and PE's DE&I push is facing headwinds. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Carlyle's 'momentum'; Eaton's LP survey; Mercury founder risesCarlyle is seeing 'momentum' across various fundraises, though private equity continues to experience headwinds. Plus: LPs are fretting about debt markets; and Mercury co-founder Enrique Cuan has resurfaced. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Sixth Street's Salisbury coup; PE's sporting chance; Tikehau takeawaysGoldman veteran Julian Salisbury has reunited with former colleagues at Sixth Street. Plus: why GPs are willing to take risk in sports investing; and takeaways from Tikehau's earnings. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Behind the AltamarCAM-Permira dealJosé Luis Molina, chief executive of the Madrid-headquartered asset manager, talks to Private Equity International off the back of its stake sale to Permira.