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Investec on creating value later in a fund’s lifeFirms are having to work longer and harder to achieve attractive returns, but sourcing capital to drive growth late in a fund’s life can be challenging, says Tom Glover, head of fund finance, Investec North America.
Why LPs are upping the ante on fee verificationA number of factors are pushing investors to seek outside help in sifting through their fees, expenses and carried interest payments.
Hurdle under threat as managers question one-size-fits-all approachThe share of PE firms that removed the hurdle rate doubled in 2019, while only 60% of funds are sticking with the standard 8% preferred return.
Energy special: Five key trendsPrivate equity investors in the energy market are looking for ways to buck a protracted downturn as volatile prices hit valuations and lower returns.
Private equity fundraising dips to four-year low in H1Growth funds had a 73% increase in capital raised with more than $50bn amassed in the first half of this year, according to PEI data.
Side Letter: HarbourVest's Bacon departs, Ham Lane exec's assault charges, hurdle rate conundrumHarbourVest fund investing head departs; Hamilton Lane's 'Taz' Katira resigns ahead of guilty plea; and why hurdle rates need a rethink. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Who raised the largest funds in June?Advent International's $17.5bn ninth flagship and Warburg Pincus's $4.3bn China-SEA II are among the largest funds that closed last month.
Side Letter: EBITDA on steroids, Riverside Oceanic makeover, Nordic's hiring spreeEBITDA is being sidelined by some investors when it comes to valuing a business thanks to so-called addbacks, and the potential damage is huge. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Hamilton Lane closes largest co-investment fund to dateThe fundraising lasted 18 months and 40% of the capital came from new investors.
PEI 300 2019: The pulling power of impactProfit-with-purpose has made a mark in the past year, despite recent negative headlines.