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Friday Letter Even placement agents can’t stem this tideExactly how severely the wild public market swings and various financial sector government interventions worldwide will affect private equity activity remains to be seen. But their impact on fundraising can already be felt.
- Friday Letter 12 unusual months
PEO takes a look at some the year's top challenges to the industry, as well as some encouraging indicators.
- Friday Letter Sight for sore eyes
The emergence of new pools of capital is a welcome signal for private equity fund managers, even if 'new' LPs aren't always looking to commit to traditional PE funds.
- Friday Letter Dealmakers are from Mars, operators from Venus?
As private equity firms supplement existing M&A specialists with operational experts, marrying the two very different attitudes and skillsets presents a significant challenge, according to speakers at our Operating Partners Forum this week in London.
- Friday Letter Another reason why debt’s not a dirty word
The recent proliferation of debt funds can be attributed to the well-documented retreat by traditional lenders (who would retreat completely if a German politician has his way). But the compelling risk/return profiles on offer are also playing a large part – and attracting a number of private equity firms.
- Partners Group closes €2bn secondaries fund
The Switzerland-based investment firm plans to increase its exposure to Asia in its latest secondaries vehicle.
- Debt yields opportunity for credit providers
A shortage of available debt for buyouts will provide attractive opportunities for investors who previously have had little or no exposure to debt investing.
- Charterhouse becomes Bartec’s third PE owner
Charterhouse reportedly fought off competition from rivals CD&R and EQT, as well as trade player Honeywell International, to acquire the German safety equipment maker in a tertiary buyout.
- Goldman Sachs raises $1.2bn for secondaries
A recent SEC filing shows that Goldman Sachs has at least $1.2bn for the latest in its Vintage Fund series, which have typically focused on secondary assets.
- Another reason why debt’s not a dirty word
The recent proliferation of debt funds can be attributed to the well-documented retreat by traditional lenders. But the compelling risk/return profiles on offer are also playing a large part – and attracting a number of private equity firms.