Private Equity

Manager strategy

Partners Group 'more neutral' towards PE as valuations affect appeal

The firm has downgraded its allocation to certain segments of the market, including European and US mid-caps, according to its latest Private Markets Navigator update.

2 min read · 27 November 2018

Ham Lane data cast doubt on operating partner value

Small- and mid-sized GPs produced virtually identical performance regardless of whether they employed operating partners, according to research from the asset manager.

2 min read · 19 November 2018

Inside Meteor5's 'equity-like' strategy to back new GPs

The firm, which counts four MVision executives among its partners, is so confident its emerging manager fund will deliver stellar returns for investors, it’s setting the pref at 20%.

7 min read · 15 November 2018

How debt investors are getting in on the buy-and-build trend

The volume of add-on acquisitions has shot up recently, and firms are using this trend to add more leverage to their debt portfolios.

3 min read · 13 November 2018

German state-backed impact fund tackles extreme weather

Switzerland's BlueOrchard is planning an interim close in January for an impact fund targeting climate insurance businesses in emerging markets.

2 min read · 06 November 2018

Global firms seek a piece of Japan carve-out action

EQT and Apollo are the latest to eye Tokyo, but a lack of large deals in the country may pose a challenge.

4 min read · 05 November 2018

Impact: Time to put some flesh on the bones

There is no lack of enthusiasm for impact investing, but a lack of definition risks undermining progress.

3 min read · 01 November 2018

EQT mulls Japan hires, may open Tokyo office – exclusive

The investment firm, which has focused on Europe and the US, is planning to boost its Asia IR team with more Japanese professionals.

2 min read · 01 November 2018

Baker McKenzie looking for new ways to find value in the mid-market

As asset prices continue to soar, private equity houses are joining forces with strategic partners to make the numbers work in America, say Baker McKenzie’s Mike Fieweger and Nick Marchica.

6 min read · 01 November 2018

Carlyle eyes 'more than $100bn' in next fundraising cycle

The firm is making strong progress toward its long-term fundraising goals, but market volatility in Asia took its toll on performance in the third quarter.

3 min read · 31 October 2018

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