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Why Thoma Bravo won't IPO or sell a stake in itselfThe software specialist has internal talks about accepting outside capital 'all the time', but likes things as they are, says co-founder Orlando Bravo.
Side Letter: Thoma Bravo's growth fund; PE's foundation fortitude; M2O's LP boss lossThoma Bravo's debut growth offering is nearing a final close. Plus: foundations remain fond of private equity despite macro headwinds and boutique placement firm M2O has lost another senior secondaries executive. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Fundraising Frenzy: Why PE’s mega-fund madness isn't such a bad thing for LP returnsDuring a recession, private equity mega-funds deliver returns similar to those of their peers and with less selection risk for investors.
PEI 300 2022: Tech begins to wobble after strong yearManagers with a tech focus performed well again this year. However, amid a changing macroeconomic picture, can they maintain their fundraising momentum?
Side Letter: Vision Fund's $27bn loss; Thoma's $20bn fund; BlackRock's multi-asset impactSoftBank is getting more selective about investments after its portfolio was battered by market volatility. Plus: Thoma Bravo seems unfazed by today's crowded fundraising environment, and BlackRock has taken an unusual approach to impact. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Insurance LP giant on IPO scepticism; TPG takeaways; Triton's IR insightsWhy Swedish insurance giant Skandia isn't hot on listed GPs. Plus: Triton's IR head says LPs are under siege and TPG warns fundraising could slow as a result of overcrowding. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
MassPRIM commits $1.2bn in private equityThe US-based public pension has backed nine private equity funds.
Private equity firms have begun to think local when it comes to the supply chainSupply chains have long trended toward globalisation, but now the pendulum is swinging the other way.
Side Letter: Petershill earnings; EQT's €21.5bn hard-cap; Sequoia India's governanceHighlights from Petershill Partners' maiden full-year earnings after listing in September. Plus: EQT has set a gargantuan hard-cap for its 10th flagship and Sequoia India is tightening governance on its portfolio companies. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Cyber-crime in PE is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’New SEC proposals on cybersecurity will mean private equity firms must improve how they address cyber-threats.