Private Equity

Commentary

The importance of anchors for first-timers

Anchor and seed capital appear to be playing an enhanced role in the fundraising of emerging managers, particularly those in the market with a debut vehicle.

3 min read · 05 June 2026

Three lessons from the PEI 300

Our latest ranking of the industry’s biggest fundraisers serves as a reminder that there’s more to the state of play than meets the eye.

3 min read · 04 June 2026

Placement agents still have a place in a fast-evolving industry

Our latest ranking shows external fundraisers are fuelling growth in the lower and mid-market, and are continuing to support emerging managers.

2 min read · 28 May 2026

Twilight zone: How LPs are learning to decipher the warning signs of zombie firms

In an era of proliferating zombie funds, the best way to survive the undead is to spot them before they stop breathing.

4 min read · 22 May 2026

Shifting gear: GPs adapt to the new normal

Longer hold periods and lower distribution rates mean LPs can expect managers to offer alpha-delivering strategies via increasingly differentiated ways.

2 min read · 21 May 2026

Welsh Carson targets $5bn for latest flagship

The firm’s 15th flagship vehicle targets mid-market buyout opportunities primarily in North America, according to documents prepared for a recent LP meeting.

2 min read · 14 May 2026

Dealmakers, don’t be so quick to skip the AGM

Dealmakers are a part of their firms’ LP relationships. They should be cautious about cold-shouldering LPs at the AGM.

4 min read · 14 May 2026

Dealmakers, don’t be so quick to skip the AGM

Dealmakers are a part of their firms’ LP relationships. They should be cautious about cold-shouldering LPs at the AGM.

4 min read · 08 May 2026

Semi-liquids’ valuation conundrum

Apollo chief executive Marc Rowan’s comments this week point to a messy situation involving three of private markets’ hottest trends.

3 min read · 07 May 2026

TPG: AI shift from defensive to offensive play is ‘positive weapon’ for PE

The firm’s software bet holds as portfolio recorded 20% growth year-on-year, even as AI disruption accelerates.

3 min read · 05 May 2026

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