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Bain’s Abrahamson sees ‘truly high-quality’ tech companies emerging from covid-19 downturn

"Customers are scaling back on tech spending for the first time in a long time. The effects are diverse and tech companies will be impacted differently," Bain Capital's Darren Abrahamson said.

6 min read · 27 April 2020

Spectrum Equity does something unusual: accelerates its scheduled first close for certain LPs

Big LPs may have wanted to lock in their commitments to the fund before their investment committees shut down new investments.

3 min read · 27 April 2020

Making lemonade: How portfolio companies have adapted to covid-19

Manufacturers are leading the charge when it comes to retooling their existing capabilities to meet rising demand for pandemic-related goods.

2 min read · 27 April 2020

Side Letter: EQT on state aid; Blackstone's drop; European VC exits decline

Should PE-backed companies receive state aid during the crisis? If sponsors, banks and governments all work together, the answer is 'yes', says one prominent industry exec. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 27 April 2020

First wave of superannuation withdrawals in Australia amounts to A$4.4bn

Estimates suggest that as much as A$50bn could be withdrawn from superannuation funds.

3 min read · 27 April 2020

Pensionskasse Bühler AG Uzwil to decrease private equity allocation

The Switzerland public pension will decrease its allocation to the asset class.

1 min read · 25 April 2020

IFC approves $20m commitment

The government organisation has committed to a Middle East / Africa focused VC fund.

1 min read · 25 April 2020

Life Under Quarantine: Jordan Katz of Angeles Equity Partners

Angeles Equity also does a weekly happy hour call with employees, which Katz said is especially helpful for those who are isolated for much of the work week.

2 min read · 24 April 2020

Bain Capital’s latest distressed, special situations fund passes $2bn mark

The fund's strategy, designed prior to the covid-19 pandemic, could have even more resonance today with a potentially growing pool of distressed assets.

3 min read · 24 April 2020

Leonard Green draws activist fire on way to Prospect Medical exit

The issues were primarily with Prospect's decision to close three facilities in Texas and its management of several hospitals in Connecticut.

5 min read · 24 April 2020

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