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There are many ways in which a GP staking firm can help sponsors punch above their weight, say DC Advisory’s Donato de Donato, Hal Ritch and Jacob Berman.

The number of Asia-Pacific portfolio companies held for more than five years rose 18% in 2025, according to Bain & Co’s Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2026.

Private equity generated €19.5bn in exit value in 2025, a 77% increase on the prior year, according to the firm's FY 2025 earnings report.

LPs and GPs are increasingly divided on whether certain investment behaviours are truly beneficial to their relationship, writes Jennifer Choi, chief executive of the Institutional Limited Partners Association.

The market’s 'renewed focus' on domestic and regional funds fuelled its recovery amid reduced western investment, says the report.

As the universe of sponsors considering a continuation vehicle transaction expands, so too does the depth of opportunities in the small and mid-cap market, say Pantheon’s Amyn Hassanally and Charlotte Morris.

In the next cycle, simplicity of mission and focus will be paramount. You need to know who you are and then deliver on that, says Permira co-CEO Dipan Patel.