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Carlyle: Preparing for climate disaster meant we were ready for covid-19

A disaster scenario workshop several years ago highlighted the need for investment in remote working technology and data resiliency, which stood the firm in good stead when coronavirus forced a shift to remote work, says head of impact Megan Starr.

2 min read · 22 September 2020

Championship rings and All-Star tickets: Inside Dyal’s NBA strategy

Documents seen by PEI detail Dyal HomeCourt Partners' investment strategy, fund terms and perks.

2 min read · 22 September 2020

Investcorp hunts for discounted healthcare assets in China

The investment firm has launched a fund of limited size and timing to find discounted opportunities, managing director Duncan Zheng tells PEI.

3 min read · 22 September 2020

GI rakes in capital, reaching about $1.8bn for first close on flagship

The firm doesn’t appear to be having problems attracting capital in the pandemic, at a time when limited partners are primarily committing to established managers.

2 min read · 21 September 2020

Fundraising 'tipping point' is harder to identify in covid-19 world – report

The shift to virtual has resulted in more touchpoints with LPs and it can be challenging to assess whether these will turn into commitments, a report by Campbell Lutyens has found.

3 min read · 21 September 2020

Eurazeo seeks more gender parity, net zero carbon goals by 2040

The investment firm has stepped up its ESG goals and aims for 75% of portfolio company employees to benefit from a value sharing mechanism.

4 min read · 21 September 2020

MKH, led by ex-Warburg Pincus and Bahía principals, launches debut fund

MKH, founded by Annette Rodriguez, a former Warburg Pincus managing director, and Miguel Heras, a former Inversiones Bahía managing director, is backed by the Motta and Kazma families.

3 min read · 18 September 2020

Charger Investment, with Levine Leichtman, AIP pedigree, hits wobbly markets with debut

Charger Investment is among a small group of first-time funds facing the challenge of the pandemic-stricken market, where LPs are mostly focusing on re-investing with existing managers.

2 min read · 18 September 2020

CalPERS staff, consultants urge steady PE commitment pace

The $414bn pension fund's interim CIO and PE consultant both came out against any pause in the program following the departure of former CIO Ben Meng.

3 min read · 17 September 2020

Why this US family office is turning GP

North Carolina-based McGeever Family Office is seeking up to $75m for its debut vehicle focused on backing the commercialisation efforts of US medical devices and diagnostics companies.

4 min read · 17 September 2020

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