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IMRF makes $200m commitmentThe US public pension backed five private equity funds, two of which are managed by FirstMark Capital.
Side Letter: Japan giant's PE head; CVC goes Dutch; Warburg & tech frothinessJapan's newest LP giant has tapped another of the country's leading investors. Plus: CVC is said to prefer Amsterdam for its expected listing and Warburg Pincus gets quizzed over its latest flagship. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Inflexion collects £2.5bn for sixth fund in overall ‘brutal’ fundraising yearThe mid-market firm has secured its first-ever ESG-linked capital call facility to finance Inflexion Buyout Fund VI.
How LPs are rethinking commitments amid 2022's fundraising bonanzaPE’s heady fundraising environment has left many LPs overallocated, forcing them to ponder who should receive their commitments and how much they should get.
IMRF confirms $115m in commitmentsThe US public pension backed two private equity funds and two corresponding co-investments in its latest round of commitments.
Side Letter: Hellman & Friedman's timing; KTP's 34% return; Shell turns sellerHellman & Friedman is wary of LPs being overallocated as it gears up to raise another mega-fund. Plus: Korea Teachers' Pension is reaping the benefits of its hefty alternatives portfolio and Shell is looking to shed some weight. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
What will fundraising look like in 2022?Limited partners are hitting their private equity allocation limits just as firms are returning to market asking for larger cheques.
Side Letter: CalPERS shops $6bn; CIC's data quibble; Bregal's mentor moveCalifornia Public Employees’ Retirement System could complete a historic LP stake sale. Plus: China Investment Corporation wants greater uniformity around ESG reporting and Bregal's private equity mentor is set to retire. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
IMRF confirms $200m in commitmentsThe US public pension backed three private equity funds in its latest round of commitments.
Side Letter: Coller barometer; Apollo's $25bn; PennSERS’ peopleColler Capital’s latest barometer suggests 'private' equity is a misnomer amid wider scrutiny of the asset class. Plus: the five firms targeting $22 billion or more for their latest flagships, and another staff member departs PennSERS. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.