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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.
SFERS commits $90m to PESan Francisco Employees' Retirement System reveals closed commitments to OrbiMed Advisors, Polaris Partners and PeakSpan Capital.
Side Letter: 'It ends badly'NYC's (now) former CIO issues a scathing response to the ongoing 'democratisation' of private markets. Plus: AI disruption risk is leading to broken auctions and Hong Kong's wealth community is hungry for alts. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: 'Dumb money'A potential influx of 'dumb money' has ruffled feathers among some existing LPs. Plus: A look at how tariffs disrupted H1 investment values; and a $43 billion pension is doubling down on private equity. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
SFERS commits $50m to StripesThe US pension continues its relationship with Stripe by committing to its third Stripe fund.
Side Letter: GPIF's upwards trajectoryThe world's largest public pension has seen its private equity portfolio grow by more than $1 billion. Plus: an influx of new lenders is driving down the cost of NAV loans. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Ardian on geopoliticsArdian says Asian investors are keen to invest more in Europe as a result of the US tariffs. Plus: CalPERS' PE performance, and a €700 million debut fundraise. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
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: Knocking on retail's doorWhy managers must temper their expectations around accessing true retail capital under the Trump administration. Plus: How to get a GP-led over the line. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.