Managers

Uncertainty and volatility caused by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East today present both opportunities and challenges to oil and gas dealmaking. In this environment, Kimmeridge has been active.

StepStone's venture and growth-focused SPRING vehicle remains a standout performer, having attracted nearly $1.7bn in subscriptions during the quarter, according to chief executive Scott Hart.

In today's edition, Mega-firms are largely defying fundraising and exit headwinds; OMERS is plotting a fivefold increase of its PE portfolio; Carry communication (or a lack thereof) is causing headaches for staff.

The firm's US buyout strategy distributed capital at more than double the industry rate, chief executive Harvey Schwartz noted on the firm’s latest results call.

The two funds, launched in mid-2025, are part of TPG’s $94bn Capital platform for large-scale global private equity investing.

Some investors have been 'housing capital' in evergreens before redeeming to fund a Hamilton Lane SMA, co-chief Erik Hirsch said on a Tuesday earnings call.

A more than fivefold growth in resources will put OMERS in the unique near-term position of having plentiful capital for fund commitments at a time when many LPs are struggling with liquidity issues.

The firm began raising capital for its latest flagship, which has a target of $22bn-$25bn, in February.

CIO Shoaib Khan, head of one of the largest US public pensions, says he feels no pressure to hastily remedy a string of private markets staff departures.

Data from Buyouts’ Investor Report H1 2026 reveals that public pensions decreased their allocation to the asset class more than any other LP type.