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How to break into GP stakesManagers hoping to launch a GP stakes strategy may find more luck if they pick a segment or region that is underserved by incumbent players.
Side Letter: Brookfield's billions; PE's distribution desertBrookfield is on track to raise $150 billion this year, despite private markets headwinds. Plus: a dearth of exits is putting a damper on distributions available to collateralised fund obligations; and Federated Hermes has a new DACH director. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's top growth funds; APAC's deal drop; ESG's cost controversyA new ranking charts private equity's greatest growth capital firms. Plus: APAC dealmaking is on the decline; and cost controversies continue to plague ESG data collection. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GP stakes firm Armen holds first close, sells equity interest to family officesThree family offices will acquire a 20% stake in Armen, which was founded last year by Ardian’s Dominique Gaillard and Capza’s Laurent Bénard.
Side Letter: GPs' alts optimism; ELTIF how-tos; Armen's London landingGPs aren't fretting about recent fund performance. Plus: how to launch your first ELTIF; and Spain's Artá holds a massive first close. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
2022's biggest people moves: Story of the YearGP and LPs, including the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and Alaska Permanent Fund, have contended with staff turnover at a time of congested fundraising and market uncertainty.
Side Letter: EQT's markdowns; PE's pension pros; AIMCO's Asia buildoutEQT has marked down two of its private capital funds to reflect the decline in public market pricing. Plus: a look at which US public pensions are the best at private equity investing and a $128 billion asset manager has grand designs for Asia. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Mid Europa founder Baudon joins Armen; firm seeks €400m in debut raiseThe GP stakes firm aims to invest in 10 to 12 GPs with a focus on Europe.
Side Letter: AusSuper's $9bn PE push; Gaillard's GP stakes gambit; Gensler's extensionTwo of Australia's largest LPs are hungry for more private equity. Plus: Ardian alum Dominique Gaillard has joined the crowded GP stakes market, and SEC chairman Gary Gensler has given PE more time to respond to his sweeping proposals. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
The GPs tying carried interest to impactPioneering fund managers are making the ultimate GP prize – carried interest – contingent on impact or ESG metrics. Is this the future?