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Future 40: FundraisersThe fundraisers turning investors’ heads and attracting capital commitments.
Europe in 2020: Banner year for fundraisingDespite political headwinds and macroeconomic concerns across the continent, European giants are returning to market with record targets.
LISTEN: Private equity in a downturn – the LP viewHow will the next downturn affect private equity? Hamilton Lane's Jim Strang discusses the risks investors face.
KIA promotes head of alternatives to top job - reportsFarouk Bastaki will replace current managing director Bader Al Saad in April.
- Lexington acquired stakes in $1bn Texas ERS sale
The deal closed around six months after a board member at the US pension expressed scepticism about selling stakes on the secondaries market.
- HIG adds another director to London office
The London-based firm, which specialises in providing capital to small and medium-sized companies, has named former Hg Capital and Apax executive Carl Harring as a managing director.
- Cinven makes second pharma play with new fund
The London-headquartered firm has funded the acquisition of Amdipharm with capital from its fifth fund, which has now reached €4bn as it pursues a €5bn target.
- HPEQ exec issues cautionary tale for listed sector
Smaller vehicles face an uphill struggle in whipping up investor interest, according to Ian Barrass, portfolio manager of HPEQ, a listed European private equity trust in wind down-mode.
- Listed firms shrink debt levels
In a bid to better position themselves for future market ‘wobbles’, a recent study found Europe’s most highly leveraged listed private equity firms have cut their average net debt by half.
- LDC tops growth charts
Lloyds’ captive private equity unit lays claim to 10 of Britain’s 100 fastest growing companies, with other lower mid-market firms also faring well in the ranking of a recent study.