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GPs to up use of continuation funds as an exit route – Investec report
A squeeze on other exit routes means there will be greater use of such vehicles in 2025, according to survey findings.
Investec: A coming of age for GP-led secondaries
Secondaries have now matured into an established asset class, and GP-led transactions are leading the way in reshaping the market, says Stefano Manna, head of GP advisory at Investec.
GP commitments trend down
Smaller managers are under pressure to commit to their own funds as LPs seek stability in a volatile market.
Side Letter: Alts' newest tokeniser
A new entrant to the tokenisation space underscores the rising appeal of this intriguing technology. Plus: Investec is building out its secondaries advisory unit and private debt is filling the void left by private equity in China. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Investec on the changing face of GP-leds
New approaches to GP-led transactions continue to emerge as the ecosystem matures and market needs evolve, says Stefano Manna, head of GP Advisory at Investec.
Side Letter: Fund finance dispatches
Dispatches from the Fund Finance Association's APAC Symposium in Hong Kong this morning. Plus: why exposure to energy can impact private equity returns; and Investec re-enters the US market. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Investec: Leverage lends a hand to GP-leds
Macro conditions are prompting a broader array of financing mechanisms in GP-led deals, which could help catalyse greater market adoption, say Investec’s Stuart Ingledew and Sharon Thandi.
Side Letter: BlackRock's ESG dialogue; Investec's GP trends; Lightrock's close
BlackRock says its capital flows don't seem to reflect any negative impact from increased political dialogue. Plus: highlights from Investec's latest GP Trends survey; and LGT-linked Lightrock has exceeded its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Investec contact information
Offices
30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QP, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Alicia Forry | Job titleHead of Environmental, Social, and Governance, Alternative Investments | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ------ |
| Mr. Neha Shah | Job titleChief Executive Officer | LocationMumbai, India | Email --------- |
| Mr. Stefano Manna | Job titleManaging Director, Head of GP Advisory | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------ |
| Mr. Edward Thomas | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Services Mergers and Acquisitions | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------ |
Investec fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 5
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment dateSep 2024 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment dateAug 2023 | Commitment size ------- | |
Manager --------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size ----------- | |
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Key trends: A mixed outlook for a growing GP stakes market
The benefits and challenges of the past 12 months makes for a mixed picture for GP stakes as 2026 takes shape.
Listed PE finds hope in secondaries
Steep discounts to NAV and a slowdown in exits have likely contributed to a rash of secondaries processes involving listed PE trusts.
What the UK carry tax increase means for private equity
The industry has reached a compromise on carried interest, with a tax rate of 32% commencing from April 2025.
Closing the carry 'loophole' could open a set of bigger problems
Debates on increasing tax on carried interest shouldn’t ignore the wider contribution private equity brings to economies.
Side Letter: Carry tax increase?
UK voters could find out more details about proposals to tax carried interest at the higher rate this week. Plus: Summit Partners' $9bn target; and promising signs for wealth and HNWI capital. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's women-led firms
Private equity is seeing an influx of women-led firms hitting the fundraising trail. Plus: A new report identifies the most transparent firms when it comes to ESG in private markets; and Tikehau enjoys a record year of inflows. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
What's next for the UK mid-market?
With some managers looking offshore, and a general election on the horizon, the UK mid-market is undergoing something of an evolution.
Looming elections may not prove a hot button issue for PE
Market participants we've spoken to in recent weeks don't appear as perturbed by potential political change as you might expect.