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LPs consider a vast number of metrics, including transparency, exposure and co-investment opportunities, before determining whether a fundraise was successful.
The firm still expects its flagship funds in market to grow compared with their predecessors, according to chief financial officer Jack Weingart.
Despite the tough fundraising landscape, Apollo aims to surpass the $130bn it gathered over 2022 this year.
The buyout giant’s new chief executive plans to instil more discipline around operations, noting 'we are not going to rush', according to the firm's Q1 earnings call.
The number of vehicles to wrap up fundraising during the first quarter suggests total funds to close this year could fall by half, according to PEI data.
LinkedIn has become a crucial component of the fundraising process as LPs scrutinise social media in a bid to support decision-making.
As the PE investor base becomes increasingly global and diverse, GPs and LPs are harnessing data to mine more investment strategy and portfolio performance insights, says State Street’s Jesse Cole.
40 under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity. Meet the 'new guard' of fundraisers, who are busy building LP relationships and raising capital across investor profiles and geographies.
Private equity firms are having to adjust to a challenging fundraising environment, but there could be some interesting opportunities ahead for those with capital to deploy, says Markus Benzler at UBS.
Increasing portfolio diversity is just one approach GPs are taking to reverse last year's decrease in funding.