Investindustrial

The high cost of operations, capital constraints and an attraction to specialists are all factors driving M&A activity among PE firms.

LPs have flocked to the safety of mega-managers throughout the pandemic, yet the long-term implications of a shifting fundraising model are more nuanced.

The London-based private equity firm closed its seventh buyout fund above its target.

The US endowment has backed North America and Western Europe focused funds.

Amundi Group’s asset management arm plans to raise more capital from LPs and make strategic acquisitions in boutique firms.

The London-based firm closes latest European mid-market fund at hard cap.

The $9bn pension, which is slightly overweight to private equity at 6.3% in actual allocation, plans to commit $1.8bn for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2018.

Maurizio Bottinelli has joined as a senior principal as the firm continues to invest its €2bn sixth fund.