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Lazard promotes four into leadership on growing capital advisory team

The promotions come as Lazard’s capital advisory group continues to expand. It has about 100 professionals in eight offices around the world with an expectation of continued growth.

2 min read · 18 May 2023

Ex-Abraaj team takes another tilt at launching new fund

Potential LPs told North Africa-focused RMBV in 2020 that they would need to see more DPI from its prior vintages before committing to a new vehicle, PEI understands.

2 min read · 18 May 2023

Arkansas seeks consultant for new PE portfolio

The system could commit $575m – $500m in secondaries – in 2023 as it builds its PE program.

2 min read · 17 May 2023

Off-duty: HarbourVest’s Scott Voss on surfing, Catena Malbec and lighting up your right brain

Voss tells us about his early dream of working for a snowboard pioneer, taking up surfing after the age of 40, and the importance of putting yourself in luck’s way.

5 min read · 17 May 2023

Ex-Warburg dealmaker’s firm Coalesce holds first close on debut

Coalesce is one of a handful of new firms in the market seeking capital from limited partners who appear more comfortable sticking with their deepest relationships.

2 min read · 17 May 2023

All eyes on Alaska this week as Permanent Fund board considers PE cut

Alaska CIO Marcus Frampton has a contrarian view on the asset class and looks to reduce allocations.

2 min read · 16 May 2023

Emerging GP Knox Lane hits market at steady pace with second fund

As well established firms struggle to reach their targets, opportunities may open for emerging firms with smaller targets.

2 min read · 16 May 2023

How private equity performs during downturns

A study by HEC Paris finds that PE-backed ‘downturn deals’ over a 25-year period had a success rate of 65%

3 min read · 16 May 2023

TPG joins growing list of GPs dialling back expectations on targets

The firm still expects its flagship funds in market to grow compared with their predecessors, according to chief financial officer Jack Weingart.

3 min read · 16 May 2023

KKR reaches halfway toward mid-market fund target

KKR Ascendant Fund portcos will incorporate equity ownership plans.

2 min read · 15 May 2023

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