Private Equity
The UK’s £34.6bn medical research endowment warns of difficult period ahead for private equity, marked by subdued distributions and longer fundraising cycles.
3 min read · 10 January 2023
The cost of borrowing became more expensive in 2022, resulting in both challenges and opportunities for the industry.
3 min read · 26 December 2022
When questioned about the industry’s future, PE execs often tell us they wish they had a crystal ball. Ask, and you shall receive.
2 min read · 22 December 2022
Advent International, Thoma Bravo and KKR led the pack of 2022’s biggest capital raisers.
3 min read · 22 December 2022
At the start of the year, private markets participants were forced to assess their Russian exposure – today, the impact of the conflict continues to ripple through the industry and broader global economy.
3 min read · 20 December 2022
Carveouts, add-on acquisitions, take-privates and consolidation in the growth equity space will define dealmaking in 2023, says BlackRock Private Equity Partners' global head of investments.
3 min read · 14 December 2022
In a trickier exit environment, fund managers may be forced to embrace longer hold periods.
3 min read · 08 December 2022
Marcus Frampton said private equity hasn't yet had a correction and that he was stunned to see the multiples being paid for small, private companies.
2 min read · 08 December 2022
In this first episode of our miniseries, Private Markets and the End of Cheap Money, we talk to dealmakers from Corsair, OEP, Vestar and more to hear how sponsors are coping with the higher price of 'L' in LBOs.
2 min read · 07 December 2022
GPs are leaving funds in market for longer as public market volatility disrupts investors’ annual commitment pacing.
2 min read · 06 December 2022
