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Why PIPEs are in the picture

Private investments in public companies are increasingly moving onto general partners’ radars but what’s driving this trend?

6 min read · 31 August 2020

Ethiopia takes first steps on PE journey

Covid-19 is a major setback, but reforms should help attract investors.

3 min read · 31 August 2020

How emerging managers are navigating the crisis

Key findings from the Emerging Manager Survey provide a snapshot of US emerging manager and institutional investor perspectives on the current landscape.

4 min read · 31 August 2020

Growth surges in sub-Saharan Africa

Fewer funds closed in 2019, but growth equity strategies tripled.

1 min read · 31 August 2020

IHS Markit: Delivering transparency through digitisation

IHS Markit’s Clayton Albertson on how digital tools can help managers address increasing complexity and demands for data, particularly during times of volatility

7 min read · 31 August 2020

Dyal’s fifth GP stakes fund targeting $5bn but expected to raise much more

Fund V will follow the PE-oriented strategy of its two predecessors, with Dyal betting that managers will continue to see increased fund allocations from limited partners.

3 min read · 28 August 2020

Ramp up of Carlyle’s $50bn credit platform paying off in crisis-driven market

Carlyle has $7 billion of dry powder to invest in the current cycle, head of global credit Mark Jenkins told Buyouts, a significant portion of which will go into “transitional capital” opportunities.

4 min read · 27 August 2020

Ex-Carlyle Ireland execs beat crisis, lockdowns to hold first close

Melior Equity Partners is understood to have received backing from Carlyle Group's founders.

2 min read · 25 August 2020

American Capital spinout Northlane collects most of Fund II target

Northlane Capital Partners II will follow the strategy of its $1 billion predecessor, making control investments in lower mid-market companies in the business services and healthcare sectors.

2 min read · 24 August 2020

O2 Investment Partners raises through downturn, collects $175m for first close

The firm is one of the few emerging managers to raise through the downturn and still successfully attract capital from limited partners.

1 min read · 21 August 2020

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