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The pandemic has propelled human capital to the forefront of the conversation on ESG priorities moving forward, says Partners Group’s Carmela Mondino.

Samantha Hutchinson and Brian Foster examine how ‘PRAV’ facilities, preferred equity solutions and continuation financings can be used.

LPs have a vital role to play in driving meaningful progress on diversity and inclusion in the industry, say HarbourVest’s Craig Fowler, Amanda Outerbridge and Sanjiv Shah.

Bank capacity is under pressure as demand for capital call lines grows, but investors are stepping in, say Investec’s Jonathan Harvey and Neno Raic.

Developing sustainable solutions to food production is an environmental and social imperative. It also makes good business sense, says Paine Schwartz Partners CEO Kevin Schwartz.

As regulatory regimes tighten, managers need to think carefully about their ESG strategies and how technology and data can help, say IHS Markit’s Kevin Bourne and Rishi Kotecha.

Portfolio finance can offer an attractive alternative to fund defensive and offensive strategies, says 17Capital managing partner Pierre-Antoine de Selancy.

Falling distributions and increased capital calls are catalysing sellers, serving up prospects for discerning buyers, says Pomona Capital’s Michael Granoff.

Mittelstand deals, venture and corporate carve-outs are all poised to accelerate, while sourcing remains challenging in a covid-19 environment.

Negotiations drag on but private equity managers are making a pre-emptive strike, says LIS | Sanne managing director Pierre Weimerskirch.