Private Equity Spotlight

Subscribe to the new Private Debt Investor Podcast wherever you like to listen, or click here: https://www.privatedebtinvestor.com/podcast PEI Group publication Private Debt Investor recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and now it's launching its own podcast ! To kick it off, PDI is taking a six-part look back with its Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, speaking with some of the in...

Subscribe to the new Private Debt Investor Podcast wherever you like to listen, or click here: https://www.privatedebtinvestor.com/podcast PEI Group publication Private Debt Investor recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and now it's launching its own podcast ! To kick it off, PDI is taking a six-part look back with its Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, speaking with some of the in...

This episode is sponsored by Arcus Infrastructure Partners and Meridiam That the world is on the path to climate catastrophe, and that urgent action is needed to reverse it, is widely agreed upon. Yet, a sudden weakening of resolve at the political level has been evident in 2023, with some European governments delaying or diluting their previous climate policy commitments amid challenges like the...

This episode is sponsored by Withum Artificial intelligence has become far more than just a buzzword in the realm of finance and accounting. In this episode of Spotlight, we explore the latest advancements and challenges that AI brings to the sector, as well as how fund managers and service providers are leveraging it to push boundaries while staying mindful of the risks. Joining us is Colleen Fay...

In this episode of Second Thoughts, our bi-monthly take on the biggest trends and developments in secondaries, Ardian's co-head of secondaries and primaries Vladimir Colas makes a bold prediction for the secondaries market: the first private equity fundraise to breach the $30 billion mark will be a secondaries vehicle. LP portfolios being brought to market are only growing in size, and if they cou...

The Private Equity International team delves into the findings of PEI’s annual survey of institutional investors to gauge how LP sentiment toward the asset class is evolving. Download the full LP Perspectives 2024 Study here .

Private debt as an asset class has seen unprecedented growth over the past decade, but macro headwinds are creating challenges for direct lenders, and rising interest rates – while potentially beneficial to returns – are likely to further increase financial pressure on borrowers. So what can the experience of working through previous downturns tell us about how to handle the current cycle? Can we...

Jeff Hammer, global co-head of secondaries at Manulife Investment Management, discusses issues from moral hazard in continuation funds to the ethics of stapled deals with senior editor Adam Le.

How has the private equity industry evolved this year amid a sustained rising interest rate and inflationary environment, fierce competition for LP capital and the increasing democratisation of the asset class? Dechert partner Chris Field sits down with Private Equity International senior editor Adam Le to discuss the results of the law firm's 2024 Global Private Equity Outlook, which examines thi...

In this fifth and final episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries , we explore the complex relationships in private equity, emphasising the crucial role of clear communication among all stakeholders from general partners to employees. We discuss the alignment of long-term goals in acquisitions and address limited partners' concerns about debt and liquidity in unstable mark...

Secondaries funds investing in private equity opportunities that held their final close between January and the end of September raised $67.69 billion – a 168 percent jump on the same period last year and 46 percent more than the previous record of $46.44 billion raised in Q1-Q3 2020. In this instalment of Second Thoughts, senior reporter Madeleine Farman and senior editor Adam Le dig further into...

In this fourth episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries , we delve into the complex interplay between digital transformation and human interaction in sales and marketing. While technology can add efficiencies, the importance of the human element in customer engagement remains an issue. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of tactical pricing, particula...

Deals are getting larger, and those providing the loans are becoming more trusted and sophisticated. Craig Packer of Blue Owl Capital thinks these are reliable indicators that direct lending is set to expand and prosper. This episode is sponsored by Blue Owl Capital

In this third episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries , the focus turns to communication and leadership resilience. Guests share insights on how the pandemic led to more frequent and effective communication within portfolio companies. The conversation covers the importance of clearly defined roles, strong operating partner networks and annual meetings for leadership deve...

In this second episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries , we focus on the importance of the first 100 days after acquisition through to the execution of a value creation plan. Experts emphasise the need to evaluate a company's existing talent, noting that early missteps can reveal if the leadership is capable of achieving set goals. The discussion touches on common mistak...

In Europe and around the world, rising interest rates and falling valuations are impacting many commercial property sectors still reeling from the aftereffects of the pandemic, as well as secular changes in the way occupiers use real estate. Shrewd investment managers can help identify which assets, on a case-by-case basis, can result in the greatest returns and which property sectors are likely t...

The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for season two, where leading industry experts will dissect the seismic shifts rattling the core of due diligence in private equity. The first episode's discussion zeroes in on the fusion of technology and leadership in shaping risk assessment and deal-making. It asks: how can the right balance between tech and human acumen make or break an...

Glennmont Partners’ CEO Joost Bergsma and Actis's head of sustainability Shami Nissan discuss how their firms approach sustainability – in theory and in practice – as well as what their LPs demand of them. They share their views on ESG, resilience and the emergence of dedicated climate allocations launched by a growing number of LPs. This episode is sponsored by Glennmont Partners and Actis

Even post-covid, demand for data centres, fibre and towers continues to grow. Palistar’s Omar Jaffrey and Eurazeo’s Laurent Chatelin discuss how current digital infra trends are aiding the transformation to a more connected and sustainable world, and how investors can benefit. This episode is sponsored by Palistar Capital and Eurazeo.

In this latest episode of Second Thoughts, our bi-monthly take on the biggest trends and developments in secondaries, the spotlight is on our yearly ranking of the top secondaries firms globally. Blackstone Strategic Partners has topped this year's SI 50 ranking published by Secondaries Investor and Private Equity International, raising $51.3 billion across funds that closed between 1 January 2018...

Standardisation and comparability are key to making climate data meaningful. EDHEC’s Abhishek Gupta and Nishtha Manocha discuss the hurdles this presents and how investors can clear them. This episode is sponsored by EDHEC Infra & Private Assets

There is no escaping the energy transition, and no GP should want to. Embracing it is key to keeping portfolios relevant and adding value. Guillaume Faroux and Marcus Ayre discuss how they do it as infrastructure investors. This episode is sponsored by Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Igneo Infrastructure Partners

Guests from PEI Group's 2023 list of influential women in alternatives look back on the past 10 years in the industry and analyse the current challenges facing it. 

In the energy world, storage has somehow become synonymous with the lithium-ion battery. But what other opportunities are out there for investors? Six guests – including developers, start-ups and infra GPs – weigh in.

Digital transformation is reshaping the private markets, making burdensome compliance tasks manageable and streamlining business processes, says Workiva investments industry principal Arthy Kumar. This episode is sponsored by Workiva