PE Tech Report

Managers

Apollo and Ardian anticipate surge in PE dealmaking

Robert Seminara, head of Europe at Apollo Global Management, has reported a noticeable rise in private equity deal activity, and is forecasting attractive returns for investors entering the market now, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Ex-Eurazeo CEO to launch climate-focused PE fund

Virginie Morgon, former CEO of Eurazeo SE and one of the most prominent figures in European private equity, is setting up her own private equity firm with a strong focus on sustainable investments, according to a report by Bloomberg.

NFL opens doors to private equity ownership

The NFL has officially lifted some of its strictest ownership rules, allowing certain private equity firms, including Arctos Partners, Ares Management and Sixth Street Partners to purchase stakes in franchises, according to a report by Bloomberg.

ESG definition

European PE managers lead in ESG performance

European private equity managers are setting a high bar in environmental, social and governance performance, with half (51%) of the region’s managers now earning an “excellent” rating, according to LGT Capital Partners’s ESG Report 2024.

NFL holds day of meetings with PE firms

The NFL held a series of meetings with major private equity firms including Arctos Partners, Carlyle, Blackstone, and CVC at its headquarters on Thursday as the league moves forward with plans to potentially allow institutional investments, according to a report by Sportico.

Carlyle doubles fundraising to over $12bn in Q2

US private investment major Carlyle Group doubled its fundraising efforts in the second quarter of the year, amassing over $12bn as part of a strategic turnaround initiative led by CEO Harvey Schwartz, according to a report by the Financial Times.

PE and credit drive Blackstone’s modest Q2 gain

Blackstone has reported a 3% increase in second-quarter distributable earnings compared to the previous year, attributed to significant asset sales in its private equity and credit divisions, which offset a downturn in real estate, according to a report by Reuters.

Growth curve

GP-led deal activity to drive further secondaries market growth

As liquidity constraints put pressure on the private equity industry, the secondaries market is expected to grow substantially over the next twelve months, with fundraising and deal flow set to expand, according to Investec’s latest Secondaries Report, Charting a Course for Further Growth.

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