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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


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


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


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 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


Morningstar Podcast | Risks, Benefits, and Options for Individual Investors in Private Assets
Private assets becoming available to retail investors via funds. Risks include low liquidity & disclosure. Private credit more common than e
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


Bain Healthcare PE Report 2025 | Deals Surge to $115B in 2024, Second-Highest on Record
Healthcare PE hits $115B in 2024 as mega-deals and regional shifts reshape landscape amid challenging market conditions
Jan 10, 20252 min read


BlackRock Takes $600M+ Loss as Private Equity Bet Goes South; Alacrity Sets Q1 2025 Close for Restructuring
BlackRock's private equity division is taking a total loss on its controlling stake in Alacrity, an insurance outsourcing company.
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Insignia Capital Group Welcomes Back Tiffany Obenchain as Partner
Insignia Capital Group welcomes back Tiffany Obenchain as Partner, bringing 18+ years of investing experience to the private equity firm.
Jan 8, 20251 min read


Argosy Private Equity Acquires Mr. Splash Car Wash, Expanding Midwest Presence
Argosy Private Equity acquires Mr. Splash Car Wash, aiming to expand Midwest presence and drive growth through strategic improvements.
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Aperture Secures Strategic Investment from Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital invests in Aperture, a forensic expert platform, to accelerate growth through service and geographic expansion.
Jan 7, 20251 min read


FT | Private Equity Giants Eye Trillion-Dollar 401(k) Market Under Potential Trump Return
Private equity firms seek Trump's help to tap $13tn retirement market for new investment growth.
Jan 6, 20251 min read


FT | Wall Street Braces for Private Equity-Led IPO Wave in 2025
Wall Street preps for 2025 IPO surge as PE firms seek exits; Klarna and Chime among anticipated listings.
Jan 5, 20251 min read


Research Digest | Private Equity's IRR Problem
Study reveals private equity's preferred performance metric (IRR) creates misleading returns.
Jan 4, 20251 min read


BCG Report | Sovereign Wealth & Pension Funds Reshape $36T Private Market Landscape
What’s New: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds (PPFs) are revolutionizing private markets. The latest BCG report...
Jan 4, 20251 min read
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