The latest Deloitte Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey has revealed an industry largely undeterred by events of the last 18 months, with confidence continuing its impressive climb to reach 149. Nearly a third (30 per cent) of respondents claim their new deal pipelines are picking up pace as
According to a new survey of 140 global LPs conducted by leading independent global placement agent Capstone Partners (Capstone), European investors continue to lead the way on ESG, demonstrating clear objectives and focus when investing in the private markets. However, ESG conviction is globally high and whilst LPs in North
Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index experienced EBITDA growth of 31 per cent and revenue growth of 21 per cent in April and May 2021 compared to their April and May 2019 earnings and revenue. That’s according to a special edition of the Golub Capital Middle
The United States remains unparalleled as a magnet for investors, according to the 10th anniversary edition of the Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) Country Attractiveness Index. The index ranks 125 countries according to the quality of their investment environment for adventurous VC and PE investors. The countries are
An overwhelming majority (91 per cent) of US private equity firms are planning to deploy capital in Latin America over the next five years, according to a new study, fuelled by attractive valuations and a growing appetite for cross-border deal flow as the global economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Business development consultancy ThoughtSpark has released a new report on the skills levels in PE-backed companies. The report – based on a medium-range study conducted throughout 2020 and into 2021 – reveals the collective view of top PE firms on skills in the companies in which they invest. The report
Almost three-quarters (70 per cent) of private equity firms are planning to deploy capital in Latin America over the next five years, according to a new study, fuelled by attractive valuations and a growing appetite for cross-border deal flow as the global economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. The new
The value of UK carve-out deals has increased 182 per cent to GBP30.8 billion in the past year as major corporates dispose of businesses that are no longer relevant to their long-term strategy, shows research by RPC, the international law firm.
More than two-thirds (67 per cent) of private equity professionals expect to achieve higher returns this year than in 2020, with just 3 per cent expecting lower returns, according to Investec’s annual GP Trends survey. The research, which analyses the views of 219 private equity professionals around the world, reveals
M&A activity has surged in H1 2021, fuelled by both the availability of investment capital from Private Equity and the increased political and economic confidence prompted by the success of the global vaccination take-up. In its latest report, Ciesco, a specialist M&A advisory firm operating in the tech, digital, media
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