Private Equity Spotlight

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

Guests from PEI Group’s 2023 list of influential women in private markets discuss what it's like to hold senior leadership positions, and offer advice to the next generation of leaders. 

In this episode of Second Thoughts, our bi-monthly take on the biggest trends and developments in secondaries, senior reporter Madeleine Farman and senior editor Adam Le discuss the key findings underpinning Secondaries Investor's Advisory Survey 2023 and Law Firm Survey 2023 .

Warburg Pincus’s Lauren Zletz, Neuberger Berman’s Sandeep Mirani and Hamilton Lane’s Nina Kraus share their career stories and advice on breaking into the private equity industry.

EY’s Bridget Walsh explains how GPs are refining their value-creation strategies and repositioning themselves towards emerging opportunities in a dislocated market.  This episode is sponsored by EY

PEI’s global editorial team comes together to discuss how a perennial heavyweight reclaimed the top spot after sliding last year, and other results from the 2023 PEI 300 fundraising ranking. See the full PEI 300 ranking here at Private Equity International.

Partners Group’s Adrien-Paul Lambillon and G2 Venture Partners’ Valerie Shen discuss why ESG is important to them and look at how the industry can make progress.

At the PERE Network Forum, PEI's Mina Tümay spoke with Ardian's head of real estate, who says she's seeing the most opportunity from mixed-use assets.

At the PERE Europe Forum, PERE EMEA editor Charlotte D'Souza sat down with Brown, global head of M&G Real Estate, who argues that to take a balanced view of the market, you have to look at opportunities arising from both short- and long-term trends.

On day two of the PERE Europe Forum, Gibson, chief investment officer of EMEA direct real estate strategies at CBRE IM, speaks with PEI's Mina Tümay about the importance of offering flexible parental leave for employees.

At day two of the PERE Europe Forum, Real Estate Capital Europe deputy editor Lucy Scott speaks with LaSalle’s Michael Zerda about why he’s never seen a lending environment in real estate that’s as compelling as it is today.

At day one of the PERE Europe Forum, PERE editor-in-chief Jonathan Brasse speaks with the Ivanhoé Cambridge CEO about the importance of ESG and what role the real estate asset class plays in driving the conversation forward.

On day one of the PERE Europe Forum 2023, PERE editor Evelyn Lee sat down with Olujic, partner, real assets at Apollo Global Management, who argues that flexibility is key for investors looking to make an impact. 

Jersey Finance head of funds Elliot Refson and lead in the Americas Philip Pirecki discuss how regulatory developments are impacting fund domiciliation decisions. This episode is sponsored by Jersey Finance

Presenting the second instalment of Second Thoughts, a special series from Secondaries Investor that delves into the latest trends affecting the fastest-growing market in alternatives.

In the second part of our European private debt series sponsored by Arrow Global Group, PDI editor Andy Thomson asks CEO Zach Lewy about the strategies poised to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. 

Invesco's Charlie Rose talks about why the niche is drawing more attention in the current market.