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Side Letter: VC giants fall flatBefore we get to today's Side Letter, the big news overnight, of course, was Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris, and the Republicans winning back control of the Senate. Private equity, for all the scrutiny it has come under in recent years, hasn't been a major battleground in this election. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this morning's results – anonymously or otherwise – we'd love to hear from you. In the meantime, here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Healthcare front of mind for secondaries buyersHealthcare-related assets make up a significant chunk of potential dealflow in the GP-led secondaries market given the sector’s characteristics and outlook.
Side Letter: VC's 50 largest GPs; Nordic's 19x home run; ESG exec enthusiasmOur colleagues at Venture Capital Journal have published their annual ranking of the world's 50 largest managers. Plus: Nordic Capital has enjoyed its best-ever private equity exit and why ESG executives must stay enthusiastic. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Bridgepoint's IPO; Ex-M&G vet's PE concerns; Goldman's $1bnPEI Media owner Bridgepoint has unveiled plans to go public in London. Plus: A former veteran of Prudential's PE investment arm shares his concerns for PE; and Goldman is nearing a $1 billion close on a new fund strategy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
NYC's Enriquez to join Rothschild's private equity businessThe head of private equity at the $251bn New York City Retirement Systems left this week.
Side Letter: More on Alaska's alts team, Tikehau's new partners, Bain and McKinsey reportsMore details on the restless alternatives team at Alaska's sovereign wealth fund. Plus: notes from Bain's and McKinsey's annual reports and nuggets on Tikehau, AP4 and Blackstone. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Rothschild's Five Arrows seeks €1bn for European buyouts – exclusiveThe firm aims to close Five Arrows Principal Investments III this quarter, Private Equity International has learned.
- Parquest exceeds hard-cap on latest fund
The French player has raised €310m for Parquest Capital 2, which will invest in French SMEs.
- UK firms agree automotive exit double
Bowmark and Five Arrows have sold Autodata, while Graphite has sold Micheldever Tyre Services.
- Rothschild Merchant Banking closes €775 million fund
The merchant bank’s private equity unit’s latest fundraise closed €75 million above its target.