Private Equity
'Limited partner distributions are definitely constraining new commitments to subsequent funds,' says private equity director Michael McGirr.
2 min read · 19 November 2025
Blackstone Capital Partners IX, launched in 2022, raised $21bn in a final close in this year's first quarter.
2 min read · 18 November 2025
The rise of AI is driving an unprecedented build-out of data, compute and energy infrastructure. Private investors with deep operational expertise are uniquely positioned to generate long-term value from this mega-trend, says Brookfield’s Stewart Upson.
7 min read · 17 November 2025
When we asked this year’s cohort of standout women in private markets about the most significant trends shaping their asset classes, artificial intelligence was top of mind.
3 min read · 17 November 2025
With MIT research revealing that just 5% of artificial intelligence initiatives succeed, how can private markets firms ensure their AI efforts will lead to genuine value creation?
10 min read · 17 November 2025
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the investment lifecycle, but there will be challenges along the way.
10 min read · 17 November 2025
AI is touching every aspect of the alternative assets industry - from internal applications to portco value creation and investment opportunities. But there are risks ahead, with overhype and regulatory uncertainty partly clouding the path forward.
10 min read · 17 November 2025
Our final cover story of the year is a conversation with arguably the industry’s most influential institutional investor.
3 min read · 13 November 2025
Hark Capital has set a $750m target for its fifth fund, representing a 50% increase on its previous fundraising target.
2 min read · 12 November 2025
Lexington is the lead buyer, with Hamilton Lane participating as a co-lead on the deal, which has received strong pricing, sources tell Secondaries Investor.
2 min read · 11 November 2025
