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Venture capital saw record year in 2019, says eFront

Venture capital funds delivered exceptional performance in 2019 globally, which continued in Q1 2020 unscarred by the unfolding Covid-19 crisis, according to eFront’s latest Quarterly Private Equity Performance report.

Do reps and warranties insurers pay claims? Yes, with caveats, says new report

Lowenstein Sandler has released Getting Paid: A Look at Representations & Warranties Insurance, a new report based on a survey that, among its many goals, sought to answer a key question about reps and warranties (R&W) insurance: Do insurers actually pay claims? The answer, according to the report, is “yes” with

Sponsors and lenders remain supportive of portfolio companies as Covid-19 impact persists

As the initial shockwaves of the global pandemic subside, middle market sponsors and lenders have proven supportive of their portfolio companies as the financial challenges caused as a result of stay-at-home orders began to crystalize, according to analysis from Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm.The company’s proprietary database

Public pension private equity commitments more than triple in June compared to May

Private Equity investment commitments from public pensions tracked by eVestment more than tripled from May to June this year, ending a three-month drop off in commitments that began in March as the worldwide impact of the Covid-19 pandemic intensified. According to the just-released eVestment Private Markets Monitor, public pension plans tracked

Western Europe tops global private equity performance tables

eFront, the leading financial software and solutions provider dedicated to Alternative Investments, has published its latest annual Global Private Equity Performance Series, which shows that Western Europe consolidated its global lead in private equity, with LBO funds further improving their performance during 2019. Overall, 2019 was a positive year for global

European VC deal value and fundraising activity approach record highs in H1

European venture capital (VC) deal value registered the third largest quarterly figure on record in Q2, an incredible achievement amid widespread economic uncertainty, according to data released by PitchBook.Pitchbook’s Q2 2020 European Venture Report reveals that, across Europe, investment in sectors brought to the forefront by the coronavirus pandemic such

Animal care attracting PE interest, says Katten survey

Pet owners’ love for their animals, along with the impact of Covid-19, are among the reasons private equity decision-makers feel bullish about the future of the animal care sector, according to a new survey of 100 industry leaders conducted by Katten.

Climate change

Private equity industry doubles down on reducing carbon footprint

LGT Capital Partners ESG Report 2020 reveals that 81 per cent of private equity managers already integrate ESG into their investment process, and a large part of the focus is shifting toward climate awareness. According to Keimpe Keuning, executive director at LGT Capital Partners and one of the authors of LGT’s

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