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Private equity flocks to African education

Actis has joined a number of firms looking to take advantage of growing demand for higher education across the continent.

3 min read · 20 July 2017

CalPERS PE returns miss benchmark; infra, RE outperform

The chief investment officer for the US’s largest pension fund emphasised long-term performance over short-term results on a media call with reporters.

3 min read · 17 July 2017

The LP landmarks from the last 20 years

The moments that have shaped private equity since 1997, against the backdrop of fundraising and returns generated by vintage.

1 min read · 13 July 2017

Fund performance: Union Square, NEA, TCV lead early-decade venture portfolio at Washington State

1 min read · 11 July 2017

Swedish pension system could increase alts exposure

Proposals suggest removing limits on unlisted securities and raising exposure to illiquid assets.

2 min read · 10 July 2017

Technology, technology everywhere

Stellar returns have driven a huge amount of capital to technology-related investments.

3 min read · 06 July 2017

Lies, damned lies and performance

Can past performance help LPs pick future winners?

5 min read · 06 July 2017

Fund performance: Menlo, TCV hold top spots in a Washington State portfolio

2 min read · 05 July 2017

ADIA targets direct investment amid return concerns

The sovereign wealth fund, with estimated assets of $828bn, will broaden its focus in ‘rapidly developing’ Asian private equity markets.

1 min read · 04 July 2017

Fund performance: IVP, Contour lead eclectic venture portfolio for NY LP

1 min read · 27 June 2017

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