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KKR on taking an active approach in a maturing asset classGrowth investing should be about forming deep relationships with a small number of great companies, says Dave Welsh, partner and global head of tech growth at KKR.
Company-wide understanding of ESG can help reduce compliance riskMore issues are falling under the ESG umbrella and private equity firms need to develop better programmes to avoid potential issues, experts say.
KKR’s oversubscribed North America fund puts employee ownership in the spotlightKKR’s $19bn NA XIII, the largest fund in its history, is the first dedicated fund which will implement employee ownership across all majority-owned companies.
Side Letter: Brookfield's $60bn Europe goal; Blackstone's fundraising 'momentum'Brookfield Asset Management is on a mission to triple the size of its European private equity portfolio. Plus: Blackstone's fundraising machine rumbles on unfettered by rising inflation, interest rate hikes and resource-strapped LPs, and KKR has raised its largest ever fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Private equity firms have begun to think local when it comes to the supply chainSupply chains have long trended toward globalisation, but now the pendulum is swinging the other way.
Oversubscribed funds raised almost $30bn above their targets last yearFifteen funds exceeded their targets by 23% on average, with General Atlantic and Blackstone achieving the highest disparity.
LPs: Employee ownership initiative will lead to ‘better financial outcomes’Investor group ILPA will advise Ownership Works as it helps investors develop shared ownership structures at portfolio companies.
Cyber-crime in PE is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’New SEC proposals on cybersecurity will mean private equity firms must improve how they address cyber-threats.
Side Letter: PE's shared ownership shake up; GPs promise carry; Pemberton's NAV hireA group of private equity heavyweights have thrown their weight behind a movement promoting employee ownership. Plus: a former 17Capital partner has resurfaced and GPs are getting generous with carry on the hiring trail. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
KKR builds out cyber-defence capabilities to 'stay ahead of the game'The firm has hired a head of cybersecurity in its value creation team, as it seeks to be on top of one of the biggest risks in the PE industry.