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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: PE's AI-mplications; IMM's 3.5x exit; MacDonell's London moveConsultancy AlixPartners unwraps the ways in which private equity could be transformed by generative AI. Plus: LP veteran Allen MacDonell has joined a hefty UK institution; and Korea's IMM Private Equity has notched up a strong exit while fundraising. 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: Rede's impact whitepaper; Barclays' Moonfare hire; L Catterton's GP stake saleA sneak preview of Rede's latest LP survey. Plus: Barclays Private Bank has tapped Moonfare for its private markets team and L Catterton has parted with a GP stake. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: SVB's PE implications; PE's best mid-market GPs; ESG backlash enters 10-KsSilicon Valley Bank's collapse may exacerbate PE's subscription credit line supply gap and spark buying opportunities. Plus: a look at the top mid-market performers; and GPs believe the ESG backlash has the potential to hinder fundraising. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's branding bother; Investcorp's Japan entry; Apex's ESG platformPE's inroads to the individual investor community may be hindered by a lack of brand recognition. Plus: Investcorp has set up shop in Japan; and the ESG benchmarking challenge just got a little easier. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Greenbriar's bellwether billions; Carlyle's chosen chief; Tikehau's debt CFOIndustrials firm Greenbriar is further evidence that capital remains available for managers below the mega-fund fold. Plus: Carlyle's search for a new chief appears to be over; and Tikehau has raised a collateralised fund obligation. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: HKVCA takeaways; Partners Group's $22bn; MetLife's NJ hiresTakeaways from Friday's HKVCA annual private equity forum. Plus: Partners Group amassed more than $22 billion last year and MetLife has poached more of New Jersey's LP talent. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's next LP giant? West Virginia's PE target; Francisco's carve-outsNorway's $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund could become private equity's newest participant. Plus: West Virginia Investment Management is the latest US institution to earmark more capital for private markets and Francisco Partners spies an opportunity in corporate carve-outs. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PEI Awards – vote now; LP Perspectives 2023; Gensler's private fund ambitionsDon't miss your chance to vote in this year's PEI Awards. Plus: Our latest LP Perspectives survey reveals how investors are thinking about the asset class next year; and why the SEC's private funds proposals may lose some of their bite. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.