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Southeast Asia, once touted as the continent’s next big thing in private equity, is struggling to live up to expectations. What’s holding the region back?
African private equity shows potential across several key regions despite lingering challenges.
Deal activity in professional sports 'presents unique risks and challenges that differ from traditional investments', according to Deloitte.
Apollo, Clearlake and Sixth Street are among the private equity firms buying and selling in the wide world of sports.
The San Francisco-headquartered firm has made investments in sports clubs such as the San Antonio Spurs, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF.
Although India remains dominated by growth equity, the market is seeing greater appetite for buyouts as GPs and institutional investors seek a more hands-on approach.
The current market environment is unique compared to previous cycles, says Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Bradley Gross.
The global strategic M&A market continued its downward trend last year, a report from Bain & Co shows.
Single-asset transactions can work well in all weathers, particularly as the GP-led market becomes more institutionalised and standards continue to improve, say ICG Strategic Equity’s Rob Campbell and Andrea Serra.
Though investors seem increasingly drawn to the market's favourable demographic tailwinds, DPI, exit routes and GP selection remain key considerations for potential entrants.