Nicholas Neveling

Following a cooldown in deals, solid long-term growth drivers and attractive exit options have seen private equity managers lean into the cybersecurity space in ever greater numbers.

Advances in artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, could have a transformative impact on the healthcare industry, but PE firms must be mindful to separate hype from genuine value-creation potential.

Investing in the operational infrastructure required to address the bespoke needs of the private wealth market will be key to unlocking the full scale of the opportunity.

Climate tech has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging market for fundraising, but unlocking the segment’s full commercial potential will require deep pockets and a different approach to risk.

Higher interest rates and rising debt costs are prompting managers and investors to rethink the use of fund finance facilities.

Liquidity is front of mind for LPs at a time when high interest rates, inflation and recession have become the main risks facing private markets portfolios.

We explore how LPs are approaching technology allocations in a tough market and what tech-focused managers are doing to stand out from the crowd.

Impact investors’ focus on addressing long-term challenges makes securing impact continuity post-exit a priority – but not one that is easy to deliver.

As the sector sustains market interest through wider volatility, GPs are sharpening their investment theses and building deeper sector and operational expertise to remain competitive.

Managers are revamping their data management processes to cope with intensifying LP demands for better, faster reporting. Can technology and third-party providers help to relieve the burden?