PE Tech Report

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UK mid-market keeps calm and carries on

There has been a marked shift in the UK away from larger buyouts into the mid-market. Despite an overall decline in private equity last year, deal activity here is showing resilience

Cybersecurity, ESG challenges loom large, Crestbridge survey shows

Cybersecurity, ESG and compliance are among the key challenges facing the fund management industry, according to a wide-ranging survey by private equity and real estate capital administrator Crestbridge. The study found that hot topics for investors during the fundraising due diligence process were cybersecurity (71.43%) and ESG (57.14%), as reported

Asia’s centre of gravity shifts

An exodus of investors and investment firms from Hong Kong is threatening the city’s status as a global financial hub. Singapore is ready to step into its place

Doubling down on demographics

Private equity fundraising more than doubled in India last year. As it becomes the world’s most populous country, global private equity sees growth in supply chain manufacturing and tech.

Golden age cheered in Japan

Private equity acquisitions surged in Japan last year, driven by long running structural trends. After a two-decade wait, a small group of US buyout firms are preparing for the next wave of domestic corporate carve-outs

Beyond China

International fundraising slumped in China last year as regulatory risk and geopolitical tensions scared away investors. Pan-Asian private equity funds are seeking out alternatives whether those investors return or not.

Silicon Valley Bank

Filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank

Start-ups and founders have learned an important lesson in counterparty risk following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday. As they withdraw their deposits this week and open new accounts with more traditional banks, the prospect of a new lending entity emerging to fill the gap left by

A sign in the secondaries

Hefty price discounts in private equity’s secondary market may indicate the true value of some funds as overallocated LPs seek liquidity.

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