Private Equity

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Lazarus and Joseph’s EMK rises again with sophomore fund close

The mid-market firm, founded by Edmund Lazarus and Mark Joseph, has held a one-and-done on its latest vehicle.

2 min read · 19 June 2020

Nordic Capital returns with its biggest fund yet

The target for Fund X is €1.5bn more than the amount it sought for its 2018-vintage predecessor.

2 min read · 18 June 2020

HQ raises its largest-ever fund of funds vehicle amid Asia push

The German fund of funds manager gathered $150m more than its original target for Fund VIII.

3 min read · 18 June 2020

Which firms raised the largest funds in May?

Ardian raised the largest-ever secondaries programme at $19bn and Francisco Partners hauled in close to $9bn across two PE funds.

2 min read · 17 June 2020

GPs should be proactive on communication in times of uncertainty

Private equity firms need to take a different approach when communicating with LPs and employees during the covid-19 crisis, writes communications firm Greenbrook’s Andrew Honnor.

2 min read · 17 June 2020

Family office Sandaire looks closer to home for deals

The multi-family office, which launched its dedicated private equity unit last year, is putting greater emphases on UK and European GPs and deals as result of covid-19.

2 min read · 11 June 2020

German church pension: We've needed to think outside the box

KZVK & VKPB, a €14bn pension based in Dortmund, has had to come up with creative ways to source private equity opportunities due to its location.

3 min read · 08 June 2020

IK Investment closes Fund IX on €2.85bn hard-cap – exclusive

The pan-European firm has yet to begin investing the fund, which raised around €1bn from new investors.

3 min read · 28 May 2020

CVC explored adding secondaries investment unit

The private equity and private credit giant is one of several to have considered adding the strategy to its offering.

2 min read · 27 May 2020

LPs positive on state aid as bailout cash debate rages on

Industry bodies and heavyweights such as David Rubenstein have urged governments to grant private equity access to public funds.

4 min read · 20 May 2020

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