Though the Covid-19 speedbump hit the private capital markets hard, as it did all other sectors, the industry witnessed a steady rise in investor appetite with large amounts of capital waiting to be deployed.
By A Paris — Though the Covid-19 speedbump hit the private capital markets hard, as it did all other sectors, the industry witnessed a steady rise in investor appetite with large amounts of capital waiting to be deployed.
“The strength and speed
Large private equity managers have seen their non-flagship funds represent a greater portion of their assets as they sought to expand their offerings to meet investor demands.
Appetite for private capital has continued to grow and investors are seeking to broaden the scope of their investments in the space and introduce sub-strategies and allocations within their portfolios. As investors wrestle for access to the best deals, disciplined
Neuberger Berman Private Equity: Best Fund of Funds — Manager Activity and interest in private equity has remained strong and though demand has been uneven following the Covid-19 outbreak, appetite for the asset class is set to remain high and the
Allianz Capital Partners: Best Fundraising Firm – Fund of Funds – Close communication with clients has taken centre stage as general partners (GPs) continue searching for robust assets in an environment of high prices. In addition, limited partners (LPs) are becoming
IK Investment Partners: Best Fundraising Firm – Mid-Cap Buyout (fund size >USD3 billion) – Compiling disparate forms of data to provide a clear picture of fund performance and offer information of value to those who require it will be key to succeeding
Unigestion: Best Secondaries Manager (fund size <USD1 billion) — The secondary market has evolved significantly in the last decade, an evolution that has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. With 50 percent of today’s deals by volume being led by
