Private Equity
Elevated interest rates and an evolving value creation playbook is causing some investors to question whether managers can replicate their past performance.
2 min read · 08 August 2024
Headwinds were likely caused by the continued transition to higher base interest rates and a slow-down in M&A activity.
2 min read · 07 August 2024
Fundraising has recovered in terms of the amount raised, but capital is mostly flowing to top firms, to the detriment of everyone else.
2 min read · 24 July 2024
It comes down to strategy, performance and the ability to return proceeds to LPs in a reasonable time frame, according to Alex Wolf, founder and managing partner of Kingswood.
4 min read · 18 July 2024
Despite a recent drop in deal activity and fundraising, private equity in the Nordic region has been catching the eyes of investors due to attractive returns.
2 min read · 09 July 2024
The fund is expected to reach its hard-cap within six months of a first close, held in May, sources told Buyouts, indicating that a final close should take place before year’s end.
3 min read · 08 July 2024
PSERS' former co-head of private markets Darren Foreman and value creation evaluation agency's Romain Begramian argue that managers need to up their game to combat falling returns and confidence in the sector.
4 min read · 02 July 2024
High interest rates have made the cost of capital expensive and have led buyers to view certain assets as worth less than sellers’ asking prices, writes John R Fischer.
2 min read · 01 July 2024
A key aspect of the firm's strategy is sourcing opportunities it believes 'would benefit from the growth of the US Hispanic population.'
3 min read · 25 June 2024
Established firms with ancillary strategies have at times struggled to attract capital for those funds outside of their core vehicles, and some have chosen to put parallel strategies on hold.
3 min read · 11 June 2024
