Managers

GPs running single-asset deals tend to like externally set pricing as it represents a market-based mark.

The music copyrights-focused PE firm is expanding its investment strategy with its fourth flagship vehicle.

For private equity, the closure of the IPO window cuts off one of the main exit paths for portfolio companies.

Strong returns defy expectations in a volatile economy.

Overall, fundraising has slowed mightily from last year. In the first half, 417 buyout, growth, venture and other private equity vehicles raised almost $255bn.

'Private markets will ultimately follow the lead of public markets,' says senior managing director Sachin Bavishi. 'It creates an interesting environment for us, an environment that for deploying capital is more favourable than it was in 2021.'

'Private markets will ultimately follow the lead of public markets,' senior managing director Sachin Bavishi said. 'It creates an interesting environment for us, an environment that for deploying capital is more favorable than it was in 2021.'

Single-asset deals remain a popular way for GPs to deliver liquidity back to LPs in older funds without having to fully exit an investment.

The $55.1bn system committed to Agent Capital and Red Arts Capital as part of its diverse manager program.

Recently released first-half secondaries deal volume surveys show that, despite uncertainty and volatility in the broader economy, secondaries activity remains robust.