Manager strategy

The need for managers to enhance the sophistication of their use of data tools is under increasing pressure, say Howard Eisen and Mike Gorman of TMF Group.

Sub-sector specialisation, a replicable strategy and clear investment criteria focused on high growth, stable B2B end markets with a need for digitalisation form the basis of exceptional tech deals, says Nordic Capital’s Fredrik Naslund.

Maximising the impact of technology requires swift and strategic action aimed at realising internal and external value creation opportunities, say Graphite Capital senior partners Humphrey Baker and James Markham.

As the fast-changing technology landscape attracts a growing number of private markets firms, managers should be mindful about how they can stand out from the crowd, say EY-Parthenon’s Tim Dutterer and Jeff Vogel.

‘Our strategy is to buy confusion and sell clarity,’ says Francisco Partners chief executive and founding partner Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb.

The Chinese dream, original innovation and US-China politics are changing the mosaic of the world – private market investors need to catch up, writes Jackson Chan.

The alternatives giant's plans come as firms including Ares Management and Apollo Global Management make a concerted push into raising capital from wealthy individuals.

A report has criticised the industry over its past investment in oil, gas and coal. Affiliate New Private Markets contacted the 10 private equity firms cited and their responses were mixed.