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Blackstone’s $26bn haul backs Schwarzman’s 'go big' thesisStephen Schwarzman took a position early on in the firm’s development that modest goals and bold ones required similar effort to achieve. So why not aim high?
Rosemont closes first permanent capital investment“You don’t have a gun to the head and won’t make decisions that can put you at odds with management because of misaligned timeframes and agendas,” according to founder Chas Burkhart.
Side Letter: US mid-market special, secondaries pricing high, Nordic's stake saleOur US mid-market special is out this month and it's a great one: a look at key trends, a roundtable discussion, a cool map and more. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
How Blackstone lifted itself out of harm’s wayThe firm has just raised $26bn; would it be able to invest it if market conditions change?
Side Letter: Advent's tech raise, Blackstone's other fundraise, Korean PE's big bucksAdvent International smashed the target of its debut tech fund to raise $2 billion this week. The question is: how will it differentiate itself in a competitive and pricey landscape? Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Blackstone gears up for second long-hold fundThe private equity giant had deployed $2.5bn from its debut Core Equity Partners fund as of the end of June.
Korean private equity: A beginner’s guideWith private equity spending on track to exceed 2015's peak this year, PEI outlines the country's key players, hottest segments and expected returns.
Side Letter: Blackstone's $26bn, infrastructure's daring decade, South Carolina ups co-investmentsThey've done it: the world's largest private equity firm has raised the world's largest private equity fund. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Blackstone collects $26bn for biggest ever private equity fundBlackstone Capital Partners VIII has eclipsed Apollo Global Management's ninth flagship fund to claim the title.
Side Letter: Goldman's GP stakes, 3i's discount sale, EQT's track recordDetails of Goldman's latest Petershill fund revealed; 3i seeks buyers for $3.7 billion retailer; introducing Pacenote. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.