Tagged: private equity

November 16, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a continuing challenging economic environment, global private equity activity remained fairly steady in Q3 2025. According to the “Pulse of Private Equity” report from KPMG International, global investment volume reached appr. $1.5 trillion in the first three quarters, including $537 billion in the third… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 7:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nest, a pension provider representing around a third of the UK workforce, has committed  a further £500 million to be invested  by Schroders Capital’s private markets business. The allocation strengthens the partnership which began in 2022 and brings Nest’s total committed capital “to Schroders Capital’s… Read More

October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French public markets in Q3 have reportedly clawed back their losses from the early-quarter tariff shock, however, private markets still lagged as sponsors took a wait-and-see approach. This, according to a recent research report from PitchBook which also noted that deal activity slowing and fundraising… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European venture markets this year continue to tell two very different stories and contrasting narratives, according to a report from PitchBook. On one hand, artificial intelligence appears to have cemented itself as the dominant force, making up almost 40% of deal value YTD and delivering… Read More

October 5, 2025 @ 8:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Steady dealmaking alongside increased exit activity positions private equity to end the current financial year on a relatively high note, according to recent update from PitchBook. PitchBook researchers noted in their latest report that following the increased uncertainty in Q2, headwinds are now starting to… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 5:12 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Veritas Capital said it closed its ninth flagship private equity fund at $14.4 billion, exceeding its $13 billion target and hard cap as investor demand remained strong despite a tougher fundraising climate. The close of Veritas Capital Fund IX marks a 35% increase from the… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 1:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of private equity, the US middle market continues to carve out a path of resilience, even as broader economic uncertainties loom. PitchBook‘s Q2 2025 US PE Middle Market Report paints a somewhat optimistic picture for the first half of the year,… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 2:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private equity landscape in the United States continues to evolve, with the Q2 2025 US Public PE and GP Deal Roundup from PitchBook offering a comprehensive look at the strategies and trends shaping the industry. Focused on the activities of seven major publicly traded… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The PitchBook Q3 2025 Quantitative Perspectives: US Market Insights report has provided an analysis of the US private markets amidst a dynamic macroeconomic environment. The report examines trends across private equity, venture capital, real estate, real assets, and private debt, with a particular focus on… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 2:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital research finds structural growth in so-called GP-led secondaries is set to fundamentally reshape the private equity buyout market, with lower mid-market investments offering attractive opportunities New analysis from Schroders Capital forecasts “that the global continuation investment market – also known as GP-led secondaries… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 2:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PitchBook Q2 2025 Private Capital Return Barometers report provides a data-driven perspective on U.S. private market performance, offering investors critical insights into quarterly return estimates across private equity, venture capital, private debt, infrastructure, and natural resources. By leveraging macroeconomic signals and a factor-based methodology,… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 10:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Global Fund Performance Report, released by PitchBook, provides a comprehensive analysis of private fund strategies’ performance, offering a data-driven lens into a volatile global market landscape. Incorporating preliminary data for Q1 2025, the report captures the private capital markets’ cautious optimism at the close… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Or Alon  |  

Over the last decade, private markets soared. Unicorns flourished, LPs [limited partners] piled in, and returns trounced public benchmarks. However, that era, marked by blind-pool trust and frictionless exits, is ending. What’s emerging is more sophisticated, more structured, and ultimately more sustainable. At the heart… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Private markets slowed in July, this is according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. According to their numbers, total private equity and venture capital declined by almost 7% in July, dropping from $56.44 billion in June to $52.59 billion in July. When compared… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global investment landscape in 2025 is navigating a complex terrain shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and a surge in innovative sectors. According to recent reports from KPMG, private equity investment has seen a sharp decline, venture capital investment remains resilient with a focus… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 Singapore Market Snapshot, released by PitchBook on August 4, 2025, offers a comprehensive overview of the nation-state’s evolving macroeconomic and microeconomic landscape, spanning both private and public markets. As one of Asia’s financial hubs, Singapore continues to demonstrate resilience amid global economic… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goodwin announced that leading debt finance lawyer Matthew Ayre will be joining the firm’s Private Equity practice as a partner in its London office. With experience in private practice, Matthew joins Goodwin from Travers Smith, where he “was head of the Leveraged Finance team and… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 US Private Equity (PE) Breakdown, released by PitchBook, offers a detailed analysis of the US private equity landscape, highlighting key trends in deal activity, exits, fundraising, as well as overall market dynamics. As the PE industry adapts to evolving economic conditions, the… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 1:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has been selected by Great Gray Trust Company, LLC to provide a custom glidepath that strategically allocates across public and private markets for Great Gray’s first target date retirement solution featuring private equity and private credit exposures. BlackRock’s index equity, index fixed… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Jarsy wants to democratize access to private securities, and the platform has just emerged from stealth mode. According to a note from the firm, Jarsy has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Breyer Capital, along with the support of some well-known names. Other… Read More