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Side Letter: LPs resist China rebrands; Apollo's Fund X shortfallSome GPs are attempting to navigate China's PE slowdown by targeting new geographies – and LPs aren't entirely convinced. Plus: Apollo has fallen short of its fund target; and PE's DE&I push is facing headwinds. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Hard-cap hassle; GPIF's PE commitments; Astorg's continuation implicationsLPs are urging GPs to be more conservative with their fund targets. Plus: Japan's GPIF is making direct private equity commitments for the first time and Astorg gets in on secondaries. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Net zero tensions; Bonaccord's APAC advantage; Munich PEP's returnWhy net zero targets could be pushing investors to make decisions that are detrimental to decarbonisation. Plus: GP stakes firm Bonaccord is an early mover in Asia-Pacific; and Munich Private Equity Partners is launching its next fund of funds. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: First-time fundraisers; UBS family office report; William Blair's build-out – updatedOur colleagues at Buyouts have compiled a list of private equity's most interesting first-time funds. Plus: Family offices have cooled on direct PE; and William Blair continues its private capital advisory buildout with two senior hires. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: KKR's 'fortunate' flagship timing; BVCA's diversity data; Goldman's family office figuresKKR is expecting capital formation to slow in the near term. Plus: BVCA data shines a light on UK private equity's diversity efforts; and two-fifths of family offices want more exposure to PE. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: NYC's divestment drive; ex-Mercury exec joins DC; Bain's healthcare reportWelcome back! We trust you enjoyed a restful break. In today's brief, two New York pensions have taken significant action in decarbonising their portfolios. Plus: Bain & Co's annual check-up for private equity healthcare investing. For our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: KIC looks overseas; VC's DD double-down; ESG's engagement gulfKorea's $169 billion sovereign wealth fund is pondering overseas expansion. Plus: how VC due diligence is evolving in the wake of FTX's collapse; and ESG enthusiasts aren't engaging with its detractors. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LPs' biggest concerns; growing family offices; Bain's VC vindicationLPs like the look of VC and private credit in an environment dominated by macroeconomic concerns. Plus: Family offices become more prolific backers of PE funds; and Bain Capital's venture unit has more than doubled its previous fund size. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: TPG's target uncertainty; KIC's PE bright spot; Multi-asset market shareTPG is tempering expectations over whether its funds will reach their targets in this challenging environment. Plus: private equity was a bright spot in a disappointing year for KIC; and secondaries investors are tilting away from concentrated bets. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
MainePERS strengthens partnership with Summit Partners and AresThe US pension commits $95m across two private equity vehicles.