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Fundraising Frenzy: Talent and resources feel the crunchCompressed fundraising cycles mean investment professionals at both GPs and LPs are taking advantage of more opportunities to jump ship, sources tell PEI.
Former Alaska alts investment head Moseley resurfaces at WafraSteve Moseley has returned to New York to focus on GP stakes, emerging managers and a new co-investment joint venture for LPs.
Side Letter: JC Flowers founder backs SEC 'leveller'; KKR departure; Oregon's problemChris Flowers, one of the most recognisable names in financial services investing, shares his thoughts with Side Letter. Plus: The woman who led the creation and growth of KKR’s client and partner group is leaving the firm and Oregon State Treasury has become a victim of its own private equity success. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GP stakes are buzzing, but LP worries remainGP stakes funds are targeting nearly three times 2019’s record fundraising haul, but the lack of predictability around exits may be keeping LPs from embracing the strategy.
Petershill IPO: A unique exit route for a unique set of circumstancesDon’t expect every GP stakes manager and their dog to be listing a portfolio of stakes in alternatives managers anytime soon.
How emerging managers can stand outAs LPs become more receptive to new relationships, strong networks and track records are helping emerging managers stand out in a crowded mid-market.
CVC in talks to sell management company interest to GP stakes firmThe buyer would join Singapore's GIC and the Kuwait Investment Authority which acquired part of a 10% stake in the buyout stalwart in 2012.
What has Blackstone's GP stakes strategy bought so far?The private equity giant on Tuesday said it will acquire a minority stake in Chicago-headquartered GTCR.
GP stakes: Watch where you treadThe proposed mega-merger between Dyal Capital Partners and Owl Rock suggests criticisms of the GP stakes market could have merit. What are the implications for one of PE’s fastest-growing strategies?
Low-carbon specialist Ara Partners eyes $500m March first closeThe firm is part owned by Capital Constellation, a GP seeding JV between the Alaska Permanent Fund, RPMI Railpen and Wafra, which acquired a minority stake in 2018.