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With increased creativity on the cards, private equity remains in rude health despite covid. Jonathan Arrowsmith, co-head of Investec’s new private equity team, and colleague Helen Lucas discuss the latest trends and activity in the market.

A blended equity and debt approach can pay dividends when expanding companies throughout emerging markets, say Gulf Capital CEO Dr Karim El Solh and managing directors Omar Rifai and Kaiser Jasrai.

Private equity firms that are not data fluent will lose their edge within the next decade, says Luke Flemmer, managing director at Goldman Sachs.

Being at the forefront of ESG and technology and data best practices will be increasingly vital for value creation, as well as attracting talent and capital at the fund level, says RSM’s Ben Gibbons.

The mid-market is providing compelling special situations investing opportunities in the wake of covid dislocation, says Ares’ Scott Graves, who eyes more volatility on the horizon.

Nimble data systems can help managers keep pace with regulatory, tech and operational developments while they focus on growing their portfolios, says IHS Markit’s Dalen Chow.

Managers need to ensure funds are structured in jurisdictions offering both stability and substance, say Elliot Refson and Philip Pirecki at Jersey Finance, the representative body for the island’s finance industry.

Private equity has changed significantly in the 30-plus years that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice chairman Donald Gogel has been in the industry but, he explains, the critical ingredients for outperformance remain the same.

Secondaries managers will excel if they remain focused on key market fundamentals while continuously adapting, says Pomona Capital’s Michael Granoff.

From deal origination to portfolio construction to investor reporting, technology is poised to revolutionise private markets fund management, says Arnab Mazumdar, managing director and chief digital officer at BlackRock Alternative Investors.