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Pensions Push Private Equity For Better Transparency, WSJ Reports
A coalition of major U.S. pension funds is making a fresh push to require PE firms to provide more detailed information about fees.
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Thoma Bravo Raises $3.6B for Largest Credit Fund to Date
Thoma Bravo raises $3.6B for largest credit fund, focusing on enterprise software and expanding its leadership in private credit.
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Global Software Investor Insight Partners Raises $12.5B for New Tech Bets
Insight Partners just closed $12.5 billion across multiple funds to invest in software companies globally
Jan 19, 20251 min read


Blackstone’s Bold Moves in Private Credit and Insurance: What You Need to Know
What’s New Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI), led by Gilles Dellaert, has consolidated its credit and insurance businesses,...
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Ardian Closes Record $30B Fund for Private Equity Secondaries
French alternative asset manager Ardian has raised a $30 billion fund focused on buying stakes in aging private equity funds
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Petershill Partners Sells Major Stake in General Catalyst
Petershill Partners announced the sale of its majority stake in General Catalyst for $726 million
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Goldman Chief Says Private Markets Trump Public Listings, FT Reports
Investment bank boss says depth of private capital has removed imperative for companies to go public
Jan 15, 20252 min read


Hamilton Lane Seeks to Open Private Markets to Main Street Investors
Hamilton Lane announced today it's partnering with fintech platform Republic to give everyday retail investors access to private markets.
Jan 14, 20251 min read


PE Firms Transform UK Legal Services Market, FT Reports
Private equity investment in UK law firms hit £534 million in 2024, marking an unprecedented shift in how legal services are delivered.
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Blackstone Names New Leaders for Key Private Equity Units
Blackstone is promoting Joe Baratta to oversee all private equity strategies worldwide and elevating Martin Brand to run its flagship fund.
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Goldman Shapes Its Future Around New Financing Unit, WSJ Reports
Goldman Sachs is merging three major financing teams into a new Capital Solutions Group to capitalize on the private credit surge.
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Podcast Digest | How the UK's Oldest Listed Private Equity Vehicle Navigates Modern Markets
UK's oldest listed PE trust reveals how defensive growth focus and experienced manager selection drive consistent returns in private markets
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Podcast Digest | Private Equity's Evolution From Institutional to Retail Investors Reshapes $1.6T Fundraising Dynamic
Private equity's $1.6T market transforms as retail investors gain access and secondary markets mature, reshaping global investment flow.
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Podcast Digest | Private Equity Fundraising Faces Historic Challenges as DPI Becomes New Industry Metric
Private equity faces historic fundraising challenges as distributions hit record lows, forcing firms to offer investor concessions.
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Podcast Digest | Private Equity Secondaries Market Surges as Investors Seek Liquidity Solutions
Private equity secondaries evolve from distressed sales to strategic portfolio tool, with $200B dry powder driving market transformation.
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Private Markets Get Their Vanguard Moment as NewVest Launches First True Index Funds
NewVest revolutionizes private markets with first true index funds, offering low-cost access to elite PE firms without management fees.
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Private Markets Poised for Retail Revolution in 2025, But Risks Loom | FT Opinion
What's New According to a Financial Times "Adventurous Investor" opinion piece by David Stevenson, investment firms are aggressively...
Jan 11, 20252 min read


FT Opinion | Private Credit's Trillion-Dollar Pivot to Infrastructure Finance
Private credit firms partner with insurers to finance trillion-dollar infrastructure boom in data centers and energy transition projects.
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Private Credit Giant Blue Owl Sees Durability Despite Higher Rates | Interview Digest
Blue Owl CEO tells 'The Exchange' private credit is gaining ground as traditional lenders pull back from real estate and corporate financing
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Blackstone Bets $300M on AI Infrastructure Leader DDN
Blackstone is investing $300 million in DDN, a data intelligence solutions provider, at a $5 billion valuation.
Jan 9, 20251 min read
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