Fund finance report
The fund finance market finds itself in the spotlight – for reasons good and bad. In the US, the SEC is placing increased attention on NAV loans and sub lines given concerns over conflicts of interest; while in the UK, the Prudential Regulatory Authority has expressed concerns about banks’ exposure to private equity-related financing.
Impact investing report
After a challenging 2023, there are green shoots emerging in the impact fundraising market. This year’s report looks at what’s driving LP appetite for impact funds, how firms are approaching climate impact and decarbonisation goals within their private equity strategies, and how artificial intelligence tools could be applied to impact processes.
Investing in technology
Tech-focused investors may be navigating an ever-more complex regulatory landscape, but ongoing innovation continues to drive appetite for the sector. This report examines how private equity firms are targeting growing subsectors, such as cybersecurity and generative artificial intelligence, and looks at the shifting deal, value creation and fundraising dynamics in the space.