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Meet Norway’s newest LP to watch

Nysno Climate Investments, which has backed funds managed by Verdane and Energy Impact Partners, seeks to create capital bridges between Norway and foreign investors.

4 min read · 14 April 2022

Oversubscribed funds raised almost $30bn above their targets last year

Fifteen funds exceeded their targets by 23% on average, with General Atlantic and Blackstone achieving the highest disparity.

3 min read · 13 April 2022

Japan’s $81bn endowment faces hiring 'challenge' as it targets debut fund commitments

The Japan Science and Technology Agency's university endowment will initially rely on gatekeepers until it has enough internal resources to invest directly, PE head Yasuyuki Tomita tells PEI.

2 min read · 08 April 2022

KKR builds out cyber-defence capabilities to 'stay ahead of the game'

The firm has hired a head of cybersecurity in its value creation team, as it seeks to be on top of one of the biggest risks in the PE industry.

3 min read · 06 April 2022

SEC intensifies enforcement ahead of regulation changes

As the SEC clamps down on capital markets 'misconduct', the industry prepares comment letters in response to the Commission's proposed regulation changes.

3 min read · 05 April 2022

Congested fundraising environment stressing LP pipelines

The current private equity fundraising environment is proving challenging for LPs and GPs alike, with limited timeframes and ever-larger funds creating gridlock.

5 min read · 04 April 2022

In conversation with Blackstone president and COO Jon Gray

Private Equity International sits down with the Blackstone president and COO to discuss Ukraine, what inflation and rising rates could mean for private equity and the firm's path to $1trn in AUM.

10 min read · 01 April 2022

Blackstone’s wealth unit doubles headcount in Europe

The private equity giant has brought in around 40 staff for its private wealth unit in the last six months, as it seeks to grow to a 300-strong team by year-end.

3 min read · 31 March 2022

Four things to know about PAG’s IPO plans

The Asian buyout, credit and real estate giant will use most of its IPO proceeds to seed new strategies, according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings.

3 min read · 29 March 2022

Chris Flowers: Speaking from experience

The JC Flowers founder talks to PEI about the SEC's latest proposals, investing in a rising interest rate environment and the firm's plans for the next decade.

4 min read · 23 March 2022

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