Buyout

The firm builds strong relationships with potential buyers by 'selling them companies that they make a lot of money from', founder and managing partner Orlando Bravo tells attendees at PEI Group's NEXUS 2024 summit.

Speaking at PEI Group's NEXUS 2024 summit, the Carlyle co-founder said his firm could have done a better job developing its non-institutional offering in the past.

Areas of European private equity are showing promise despite macroeconomic uncertainty, according to research from StepStone.

Larger players are also better positioned to tap capital in the private wealth channel, according to Hamilton Lane's 2024 market overview.

The co-chief executive's comments coincide with a raft of Japanese buyout funds returning to market to capitalise on rising investor demand.

The firm's co-chief executive is optimistic dealmaking will return this year, with 2024 potentially marking a 'sweet spot year' for returns, he told attendees at PEI Group’s NEXUS 2024 summit.

Continuation vehicles across different geography, size and industry of underlying assets have generated similar return multiples.

A raft of Japanese buyout funds are coming to market simultaneously amid rising LP demand for countries that offer strong DPI.

With some managers looking offshore, and a general election on the horizon, the UK mid-market is undergoing something of an evolution.