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Branding vital to GPs in saturated fundraising marketIn a saturated fundraising market, GPs adopting a consumer mindset in their marketing can achieve a competitive edge, writes Greenbrook's Anna Jerstrom.
Donations and divestments: How PE is reacting to war in UkraineInflexion, Invest Europe and KKR are just some of the private equity firms and bodies rallying to support the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.
Side Letter: Northern Trust's PE ETF; Hong Kong's SPAC dreams; new BVCA chairNorthern Trust is giving investors access to private equity, ETF-style. Plus: Duke Street exec named BVCA chair and why being a night owl could be the key to a PE career. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Congested fundraising environment stressing LP pipelinesThe current private equity fundraising environment is proving challenging for LPs and GPs alike, with limited timeframes and ever-larger funds creating gridlock.
Demand rises for tech recruitsFirms need to reach deep into their pockets to attract the best tech talent.
In conversation with Blackstone president and COO Jon GrayPrivate Equity International sits down with the Blackstone president and COO to discuss Ukraine, what inflation and rising rates could mean for private equity and the firm's path to $1trn in AUM.
‘GP Currency’ has never been more valuable, or so usefulHigh-value stakes in private equity firms are increasingly easy to convert into equity and debt, driving firm expansion, own-fund investment and more, write Victor Quiroga and Antoine Dréan of Triago.
Blackstone’s wealth unit doubles headcount in EuropeThe private equity giant has brought in around 40 staff for its private wealth unit in the last six months, as it seeks to grow to a 300-strong team by year-end.
Side Letter: Blackstone's Gray on PE's 'sea change'; Wisconsin's breathing roomSide Letter has got its hands on a sneak preview of PEI's upcoming interview with Blackstone president and COO Jon Gray. Plus: Why LPs facing allocation issues should pay attention to Wisconsin and impact investing gets a new measurement tool. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Download the April 2022 issue of Private Equity InternationalIn the magazine: An exclusive interview with Blackstone’s Jon Gray; A nine-page special report on fundraising; The SEC and private funds – what the regulator wants from you; A keynote interview with Travers Smith; Plus much more…