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SCRS approves $355m in commitmentsThe US public pension has committed to six private equity funds.
Side Letter: PEI Awards; SPACs v buyouts; CPPIB's injection of fresh talentPEI recognises the industry's top GPs, LPs, law firms and more over the past 12 months. Plus: SPACs and buyouts could be on a collision course and why Canada's largest public pension has made an unconventional pick for its new chief executive. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
SCRS approves $250m in commitmentsThe US public pension has backed three private equity vehicles
Side Letter: Vista's Sheth, Partners Group on pandemic pricing, a new GP seeding platformAssets that have proved their resilience in the pandemic will be worth paying up for, says Partners Group. Plus: Vista's Brian Sheth has left the building, a new platform for seeding firms and more. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Nordic Capital ups skin in the game in €6.1bn Fund XThe firm made a 6.5% GP commitment to Fund X, the largest by far across its vehicles, managing partner Kristoffer Melinder tells PEI.
South Carolina Retirement commits over $400m to private equityThe pensions have re-upped its relationship with a number of managers.
Side Letter: Apollo's braced for impact, MassPRIM on marks, Ardian and Neuberger fundraising notesApollo has unveiled the leadership team for its push into impact. Plus: firms ask for more time raising, Ardian doubles up on the mid-market, valuations are back up, and much more. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
SCRS confirms $957m in commitmentsThe US public pension has backed several private equity funds.
Side Letter: Should the PE people business turn into a numbers game?The relationship-driven aspect of private equity is under threat. Should we lament or celebrate this? Plus: Tenzing's thoughts on a successful remote fundraise, Advent and Blackstone's return to the office, Ambienta hires and Columbia's new boss. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Which firms raised the largest funds in May?Ardian raised the largest-ever secondaries programme at $19bn and Francisco Partners hauled in close to $9bn across two PE funds.