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Number Crunch: Private equity’s contribution to job creation

Private equity-backed companies generally create more new jobs than their public peers, employing more than 13.3m people in the US alone.

3 min read · 25 August 2026

Side Letter: The next generation

In today's edition, How the next generation sees secondaries evolving; One of Sweden's most influential LPs swaps snow for sand; a UK pension is seeking a new director of public and private markets.

7 min read · 24 August 2026

The end of blind faith

Transparency is becoming table stakes in a market defined by greater risk and increased regulatory scrutiny.

3 min read · 20 August 2026

Side Letter: Rare stakes

In today's edition, Making the case for European GP stakes; How to measure portfolio stress; A GP leans deeper into the Middle East.

5 min read · 18 August 2026

Denmark's Novo Holdings seeks Asian managers in regional push

The $37bn investment arm of Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation is building a roster of homegrown GPs in Asia and growing its regional headcount, says managing partner Amit Kakar.

3 min read · 18 August 2026

Our mid-year take on the market’s hottest topics

Here’s how six key areas of private equity market have developed so far this year, and what might happen next.

4 min read · 13 August 2026

Side Letter: Variations on a theme

In today's edition, A former heavyweight LP turned consultant says investors are increasingly looking at local economy themes; Advent approaches its flagship target; PE dealmaking slumps once again.

4 min read · 13 August 2026

Ex-APG PE veteran on how pensions can better assess performance

Internal asset class evaluations and specific goal assessments are key when looking at performance, John Renkema, who spent more than two decades at the Dutch pension giant, tells PEI.

3 min read · 12 August 2026

Medical education gap presents an opportunity for private equity

The pressing need for more healthcare professionals globally is proving a tailwind for PE investors in medical education.

5 min read · 11 August 2026

Side Letter: TPAI?

In today's edition, SWFs are leading the AI investing charge; Why PE talent is beginning to rain down on Spain; Big deals bolster African deal data.

5 min read · 11 August 2026

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