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The challenge of VC access and the SVB fund of funds saleSources said a concern among potential buyers is that, without the SVB branding and operations, access to top VCs may not be as robust for a third-party buyer.
The SVB FoF sale and challenge of VC accessOne of the challenges that has emerged as potential buyers explore an acquisition of SVB Financial’s fund of funds platform is continuing access to the top names in venture capital, say sources familiar with the process.
Providence opens gates for LPs to sell out of two older fundsThere’s an expectation that tender activity will increase as GPs look for ways to deliver liquidity back to LPs as exits slow, and at the same time boost fundraising in the sluggish environment.
Friday Letter: Seven LP tips for GPs with sustainability fundsRepresentatives of AP4, CalPERS, the European Investment Fund, IH International, StepStone Group and Railpen share their insights for GPs with funds focused on sustainability.
Why private markets can’t ignore natureAfter gaining the attention of corporates and regulators, private markets are paying closer heed to biodiversity impacts and natural capital strategies.
Side Letter: StepStone on how to get a 10x; Pictet's direct PE push; CalPERS' sustainability bossA new StepStone report defends the small-cap sector against potential portfolio pruning. Plus: Pictet is targeting professional investors with its direct PE launch; and CalPERS has a new sustainability head. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Harvest secondary closes with what some see as tepid LP salesThe Harvest process allowed LPs in the firm’s seventh and eighth funds to sell their stakes at relatively high prices compared to other recent deals.
Q&A with StepStone's Tom Keck on 2023 private equity trends"LPs may need to make some hard choices about committing capital in 2023, as allocations are already stretched—so fundraising will continue to be elongated."
Venture capital’s 2023 Rising Stars (4 of 4)Oana Olteanu, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Pocket Sun and Rosie Wardle are among the 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40 in Venture Capital Journal's fourth consecutive list.
ESG takes enormous strides forwardPrivate equity’s adoption and integration of ESG has been rapid, but there is still some way to go before everyone is on the same page.