James Gamett, Founder & CEO of Sweetwater Private Equity, outlines how the growth and dynamic pricing nature of buyer-led secondaries has helped make private companies more accessible for investment than ever before, and how patience, selectivity, and diligence are the firm’s watchwords for future success…

Private equity has the potential to generate strong returns, particularly in uncertain market conditions, given the right investment partners. Daniel Boege (pictured), Partner and Head of Buyout of Golding Capital Partners outlines the elements which have been driving various aspects of this market.

From navigating an ever-changing regulatory landscape, to responding to investor information requests during times of market stress or turmoil, having the right software solutions in place is crucial for both established and emerging private equity managers, says Yuriy Shterk, chief product officer, Allvue Systems.

Investments in loan products of various types have become popular in recent years. With ongoing volatility in the equity markets and interest rates recovering from historic lows, investors are looking to syndicated bank loans, private debt, and other credit-based instruments for stability and predictable cash flows. 

Private market interest in ESG is on the rise, but concerns around data quality and transparency continue to be a challenge for investors. In a 2021 FTSE Russell survey, 59% of global asset owners cited the lack of standardization in ESG data, scores, and ratings as the largest roadblock to

As ESG legislation becomes increasingly strict, more private equity firms are spending a lot of time and effort to ensure their portfolios are regulation compliant. KEY ESG’s innovative software solution takes the hassle out of ESG management, streamlining processes, providing actionable insights, and collating all ESG data in one place.

Private equity firms are embracing automation, breeding greater transparency and streamlining internal processes. Douglas A Trafelet, Director of Business Development, Equipped AI, outlines the growing adoption of technology solutions in the space.