Spin-Outs

There are multiple reasons why spin-out teams are uniquely positioned to overcome hurdles facing first-time fund managers, writes Karl Adam, a partner at placement agent and advisory firm Monument Group.

A raft of Japanese buyout funds are coming to market simultaneously amid rising LP demand for countries that offer strong DPI.

Otro is expected to soon roll out an inaugural flagship fund earmarked for investing in sports, media, gaming and entertainment.

Leon is among a handful of first-timers moving into the tough fundraising environment favouring existing relationships and established funds over newcomers.

PEI catches up with Frank Su, head of PE Asia at CPP Investments, to discuss the Canadian giant's conditions for backing an emerging manager.

Starlight Capital, led by Eastern Bell co-founder Tao Tang, is in market with two early-stage funds.

Px3 Partners is understood to be hitting the fundraising trail with its inaugural pan-Europe-focused fund.

Three managing directors and an investor relations principal left earlier this month to start a Europe-focused PE firm.

KLAR Partners will invest in the mission-critical services and asset-light industrial sectors of the Nordic, DACH and Benelux regions.

Core Equity Holdings’ Thomas de Waen, Campbell Lutyens’ Sarah Sandstrom and Glendower Capital’s Carlo Pirzio-Biroli share what matters most for spin-out success.