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Side Letter: Warburg's war chest – updatedIn today's edition, Warburg nears its flagship target; CVC looks to match its record-breaking fundraise; An LP bets on PE's distribution drought.
Side Letter: Fundraising gridlockIn today's edition, The number of funds in market has soared yet again; A $31 billion pension is ramping up its private equity budget; What you need to know about marketing funds.
Side Letter: Playing defenceIn today's edition, LPs are seeking reassurances over defence exits; ChatGPT creator OpenAI says GPs are among its busiest users; A European buyout shop hits its hard-cap.
Side Letter: Swords and ploughsharesWhy GPs should stop worrying and learn to love defence. Plus: Future Fund's CIO is heading to the Middle East; and investors are increasingly hungry for small-cap CVs. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
WSIB commits $800m to private equityWashington-based pension commits to private equity.
KPERS commits $220 million to private equityKPERS has made commitments to two new private equity funds.
Side Letter: Money in or money out?New data suggests NAV loans are rarely used to massage DPI. Plus: a $23 billion pension has tweaked its PE allocation to get ahead of potential liquidity challenges; and a Japanese buyout firm completes an MBO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Tariff, or not tariff?Tariffs are infusing multiple layers of uncertainty into valuations, which could delay deal activity and prolong holding periods. Plus: OTPP will bid Hong Kong adieu; and Oakley Capital hits its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Mercury in retrogradeGlobal placement firm Mercury Capital Advisors appears to be the latest victim of a fundraising slowdown. Plus: Partners Group has a new co-head of private equity partnership investments. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LP co-invest restrictionsCFOs say GPs should be thinking about their co-investors' needs and restrictions when it comes to post-deal leverage. Plus: EQT's APAC unit is seeking up to $14.5 billion for its next flagship; and Apollo has set up shop in Seoul. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.