Editors view

US PE will remain a magnet for LPs in 2025

An improved outlook for dealmaking, exits and liquidity has LPs excited about the market’s prospects over the next 12 months.

Vote of confidence: Why GPs are (mostly) hopeful about 2025

Optimistic fund managers believe pick-ups in dealflow and fundraising could frame market activity this year.

How the PE industry evolved in 2024

Fundraising sweeteners, increasingly sophisticated approaches to wealth, and an improving deal outlook were among the defining themes of 2024.

LPs strike an optimistic note

Investors share their views on the outlook for the industry in our annual LP Perspectives Study.

ESG’s value-creation argument has never been stronger

ESG teams are increasingly able to demonstrate how their efforts drive growth in portfolio companies. It is a welcome development.

PE’s co-investment train shows no sign of slowing

The financial and second-order benefits to LPs and GPs appear to outweigh any concerns over the sheer volume of co-investment capital available to sponsors.

Why betting on private equity delivering alpha over itself makes sense

Buying the market – via a low-cost strategy – is starting to look surprisingly attractive for certain investors.