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AP3, Wafra to establish $1bn co-investment platformCovalent, and which aims to pool LP resources, will focus on mid-market buyouts and growth equity financings in North America and Europe, according to Wafra's Steve Moseley and AP3's Henrik Nordlander.
GP stakes: A strategy here to stayLPs are becoming more comfortable with the concept of acquiring minority interests in alternative asset managers.
What's behind the increase in appetite for GP stakes funds?PEI recently caught up with Joseph Lombardo, head of private equity general partner advisory at Houlihan Lokey, to discuss why LPs appear to be warming to the fund of firms strategy.
Side Letter: LPs seek NAV transparencyLPs are seeking to better understand how and when NAV facilities will be used by GPs. Plus: an update on Blackstone's flagship fundraise; and two Morgan Stanley alumni have joined GP stakes firm Azimut. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GP stakes: a de-risked route into VC? – updatedA firm launched this week with the backing of US pension funds represents a new breed of fund of firms vehicles.
Wafra adviser seeks up to $1.2bn for debut GP stakes fund – updatedFounding investors in Collective Global include the Orange County Employees Retirement System and the City of San Jose Retirement System.
Side Letter: PE's ethical quandaryA debate over Saudi Arabia's exposure to US companies presents a compelling mental exercise relating to LP relationships. Plus: CPP Investments looks inland for more PE. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: China's distressed transition; fundraising's bottom; impact's top three sectorsChina has gone from a growth story to one of distressed, a conference hears; Plus: the (potential) end of fundraising woes in Europe, and the most popular sectors for impact investors. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Wafra and Investcorp buy GP stake in UK-headquartered MML CapitalThe pair are taking equal stakes in the mid-market-focused investment firm in a Houlihan Lokey-advised transaction.
Side Letter: Apollo's time to shine; Wafra's PE departure; Ashton Kutcher's closeApollo's next mega-fund looks to be coming at the best possible moment. Plus: a senior executive has left Wafra and Japan's Advantage Partners has raised a new buyout fund. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.