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Private equity becomes $1.1tn operation as average deal size rockets to record $1.1bn: Bain & Co

Powerhouse private equity megadeals are increasingly powering what is now a $1.1tn operation, with average deal size passing $1bn for the first time ever, new research from Bain & Company shows. The post Private equity

Growth in institutional investment in PE set to be outpaced by rise in HNWI commitments

Instutional investors are set to be outpaced by high-net-worth individuals in committing capital to private equity, new research shows. The post Growth in institutional investment in PE set to be outpaced by rise in HNWI

PE-backed companies see enterprise values surge – but is public market volatility a harbinger of doom for PE portfolios?

Private US companies, primarily those owned by private equity firms, saw their enterprise values grow 3.9% in the last quarter of 2021 amid a continued impressive recovery from Covid-19 lows. The post PE-backed companies see

PE megadeals set to rise in 2022 as buyout houses help global M&A thrive: PitchBook

Private equity dealmaking hit an all-time high in 2021, and signals point to an equally active 2022 according to a new report from PitchBook. The post PE megadeals set to rise in 2022 as buyout

UK leading Europe’s private equity rebound from Covid amid ‘unprecedented’ mega-deal surge

Private equity activity in the UK last year reached levels not seen since before the global financial crisis, a spectacular result given ongoing uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The post UK leading Europe’s private

More than half of European LP have rejected private equity fund commitment on ESG grounds: Coller Capital Barometer

European LPs are leading the way in demanding private equity houses consider ESG when raising their investment funds, the latest Coller Capital Global Private Equity Barometer shows. The post More than half of European LP

LPs are ploughing more capital into private equity – but one concern is keeping them awake at night

Institutional investors, family offices and foundations are on a private equity fund investment streak at the moment according to new data from Montana Capital Partners. The post LPs are ploughing more capital into private equity

Rising PE activity at heart of global M&A push for record dealmaking year

Rising private equity dealmaking is helping global M&A activity towards what could become its most active year on record, new research shows. The post Rising PE activity at heart of global M&A push for record

Private equity, venture capital returns boom amid strong Covid-19 recovery

Private equity funds soared to a record quarterly return at the start of this year amid a strong recovery of the global economy from the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows. The post Private equity, venture

M&A deals soar following Covid-crisis dip, North America leads way

M&A dealmaking activity has surged in the first half of the year as the recovery from the coronavirus crisis continues, new research shows. The post M&A deals soar following Covid-crisis dip, North America leads way

Record private equity dealmaking for Europe as deal volume surges post-pandemic: PitchBook

European private equity dealmaking has hit a new annual record with three whole months of the year to go, with a surge in deal volume behind the outstanding figures, new research shows. The post Record

LPs eye uptick in fund closing before year end, plan to up private market commitments in 2022

Institutional investors remain constructive on private capital markets amid a backdrop of rising inflation, potentially higher interest rates and increased scrutiny on ESG issues, new research from Eaton Partners shows. The post LPs eye uptick

PE firms better placed than corporates for European Covid-19 buying opportunities – report

Private equity firms are better placed than corporate to take advantage of Covid-19 buying opportunities in Europe, new research suggests. The post PE firms better placed than corporates for European Covid-19 buying opportunities – report

Cross-border private equity dealflow to return to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022 – survey

More than three-quarters of private equity fund managers expect the volume of cross-border deal flow to make a full return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of next year, new research shows. The post Cross-border

Private equity fundraising accelerates away from Covid woes, sets up likely record year: PitchBook

Private equity fundraising continued to accelerate in Q2 to set the stage for what will likely be a record year, new research from PitchBook shows. The post Private equity fundraising accelerates away from Covid woes,

European buyout fundraising on track for record year thanks to mammoth EQT fund close

European private equity fundraising is on track for a record year after firms hauled in close to €60bn of capital in the first half of the year, new data from PitchBook shows. The post European

European private equity seals powerful rebound from Covid shock

The European private equity industry has rebounded strongly in the last 12 months following the initial shock of Covid-19-induced lockdowns, new data suggests. The post European private equity seals powerful rebound from Covid shock first

Implementing regulatory compliance behind 80% of wealth managers struggling to offer private market access – survey

Implementing compliant regulatory processes around cross-border promotion, data management and investor profiling are the main reasons eight out of ten wealth managers struggle to offer clients access to private markets, new data shows. The post

Which alternatives sectors have seen a rally in secondaries pricing – and which are falling short?

Secondaries fund prices have rallied across a string of alternatives in the last quarter of 2020 according to new data from Setter Capital - but several asset classes are still feeling the pinch amid ongoing

Private capital funds must invest $5.5bn over next five years amid rising LP demand for transparency

Private capital funds must invest about $5.5bn over the next five years to meet growing demands for investor transparency, new research suggests.

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