Private debt

GTCR wants to use its capital solutions strategy to be 'a problem solver,' co-CEO Collin Roche tells Buyouts, including for other private equity firms facing major liquidity issues.

Investors are keeping a close eye on AI, defence and liquidity dynamics but require managers to clearly distinguish their strategies from those available elsewhere, according to conversations at PEI Group's latest Investor Council gathering.

How rainmakers have fared across private markets in H1 2026; redemption-gate exposes a structural weakness in evergreens; a $29bn pension is cutting back on buyouts.

The institution aims to increase its allocations to AI-focused investments, private credit and core-plus infrastructure assets by March 2031.

In today's edition, Our 2026 PEI 300 ranking reveals a divided industry; Early warning systems are becoming scarcer in PE's biggest source of debt; Two more private markets specialists set up shop in Tokyo.

DBJ will be expanding its buyout exposure in 2026.

Private capital could play a role in bolstering Europe’s energy resilience, catalysing its tech industry and financing the conversion of manufacturing facilities, M&G private markets CIO Emmanuel Deblanc tells PEI.

Meet the up-and-coming operators featured in our Future 40 list for 2026.