Louise Fordham

From supporting sustainability and underserved communities to investing in talent from under-represented groups and locations, there’s a lot to be excited about in tech, say PEI’s 2021 trailblazers.

The growth of impact investing could see the strategy take a greater role in tackling climate change.

Pantheon partner Helen Steers and principal Ana Zarruk discuss their mentoring relationship and how private markets firms can improve gender diversity.

The remit and expertise of operating teams have grown significantly in the decade since PEI launched the OpEx Awards, with 2020 in particular serving as a valuable learning curve.

Although the investment scenarios varied, common value-creation threads could be found throughout the winning entries.

Learn about the winners of this year’s OpEx Awards, Private Equity International’s annual initiative celebrating standout examples of value creation.

Dealmaking and capital raising continue to gain momentum in a robust mid-market, with emerging managers and ESG making progress.

The financial sector – especially fintech – has overtaken 'consumer discretionary' to take the largest share of private equity deal volume.

South Africa faces headwinds, but GPs still have an appetite for the country, ranking it the third-most attractive on the continent.

The region still attracts private equity interest as countries improve their ratings in the Ease of Doing Business index.