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Despite a recent drop in deal activity and fundraising, private equity in the Nordic region has been catching the eyes of investors due to attractive returns.
PSERS' former co-head of private markets Darren Foreman and value creation evaluation agency's Romain Begramian argue that managers need to up their game to combat falling returns and confidence in the sector.
High interest rates have made the cost of capital expensive and have led buyers to view certain assets as worth less than sellers’ asking prices, writes John R Fischer.
GPs are responding to a challenging market environment with ingenuity and innovation, say Deloitte’s Emma Cox and Bryant Huber.
Research from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School suggests LPs considering large-cap PE funds may want to think twice.
The firm, which collected about $2.8bn for its fifth Japan fund earlier this month, keeps junior and mid-level staff motivated by ensuring they receive hands-on deal experience, Japan co-head Kazuhiro Yamada tells PEI.
The GP stakes giant is seeking $13bn for its sixth flagship, according to PEI data.
GPs are looking for strategic partners to help them address various challenges – something a GP stakes strategy can help achieve, say Adel Alderbas, CIO of Wafra, and Lauren Rich, managing director.
The San Francisco-headquartered firm has made investments in sports clubs such as the San Antonio Spurs, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF.
The soon-to-be listed manager’s flagship buyout fund series has amassed nearly €100bn since 1998.