Commentary

Five Minutes With John Gripton(2)

Fund of Funds manager Capital Dynamics continues to see opportunities for growth in Europe – despite the subdued economic outlook – and believes the fund of funds model is here to stay.

Five Minutes With Susanne Forsingdal(2)

ATP Private Equity Partners has been watching Asia for several years and sees a market that is finally maturing as certain teams show stability and strong track records.

VIDEO: Sperling on private equity's 'new normal'(2)

Changing LP appetite for co-investments and a stronger regulatory environment have shaped a new normal in private equity, says Scott Sperling, co-president of Thomas H Lee Partners.

Five Minutes with Peter Fuhrman(3)

The chairman of research firm China First Capital discusses China’s growing exit problem, and its possible impact on private equity in 2013.

Operating in a flat-line economy

<p class="Body1" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Why identifying new growth opportunities is crucial in the current economic climate.</span> </p>

Apollo to invest 25 percent equity in Chuck E Cheese parent

Apollo Global Management’s bite of Chuck E Cheese’s parent appears to be more of a morsel, according to sister news service peHUB.

The only data point that matters?

<p>Fundraising and deal activity were both down again in Asia last year – but other data points paint a more optimistic picture. How can LPs work out who’s really winning?</p>

Chart of the week: What is the carried interest the GP receives from investments?

Tweny percent remains the standard for carried interest across both North American and international venture capital and buyout funds, although it’s not quite as standard as it once was.

Lightyear to exit Cetera Financial with $1.15 bln sale

Lightyear Capital said it was selling Cetera Financial Group after nearly four years, sister news service peHUB reported.

VSS considers options for aging fourth fund

Veronis Suhler Stevenson is mulling a range of options for its aging fourth buyout fund, which still owns many companies as it heads into its ninth year.