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TPG runs $1bn-plus single-asset secondary on talent agency CAA

TPG first invested in CAA in 2010, and then boosted its stake above a majority hold in 2014.

2 min read · 06 February 2020

China’s sluggish fundraising grinds to a full stop

The coronavirus epidemic could not have come at a worse time for domestic PE firms, some of which have already been struggling on the fundraising trail.

2 min read · 06 February 2020

Texas Municipal eyes emerging GPs in Europe

The $30bn pension is building a five-year road map for Europe PE and seeks to back up to 10 GPs.

2 min read · 06 February 2020

As secondary deals get larger, firms manage risk by joining broad buyer groups

A club mentality is now present in the private equity secondaries market. Buyers are joining forces to complete big deals, dispersing risk in large buyer groups.

4 min read · 05 February 2020

Institutional investors are confident in the industry, but keeping a close eye on politics

Most LPs expect private equity returns greater than 5 percent.

3 min read · 05 February 2020

Uncommitted debt: How to avoid getting stung in a downturn

GPs can avoid potential liquidity issues by drawing down loans early and performing greater due diligence on their lenders.

4 min read · 05 February 2020

The handy use of GP stakes funds as a succession tool

While successions may not be a major impetus for most GP stakes deals, the topic of managing generational change in private equity firms is nonetheless vital to minority investors.

4 min read · 04 February 2020

Secondary firm Newbury Partners runs secondary on debut fund

The process does not include a shot of fresh capital invested into a new fund, known as a staple.

1 min read · 04 February 2020

Hamilton Lane: China macro has no material effect on fundraising

Secular trends in fundraising are more dominant than macro themes, said chief executive Mario Giannini on the firm’s third quarter fiscal 2020 earnings call.

2 min read · 04 February 2020

Why fundraising platforms have embraced impact investing

Significant exposure to family office capital has prompted fundraising platforms to seek out impact opportunities.

3 min read · 04 February 2020

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