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Cover for April 2024

April 2024

In this month's issue, we discover how investors are defusing the 'ticking timebomb' of private credit

Cover for March 2024

March 2024

In this month's issue, we ask: What do LPs want from the latest iteration of GPs?

Cover for February 2024

February 2024

In this month's issue, we look at the GPs walking an ESG compliance tightrope

Cover for December 2023/January 2024

December 2023/January 2024

In this month's issue, we look back at how firms innovated during a challenging year

Cover for November 2023

November 2023

In this month's issue, we shine a light on the firms leading the way on climate and sustainability practice

Cover for October 2023

October 2023

How GPs are getting creative to complete exits during the slowdown

Cover for September 2023

September 2023

Special situation funds are here... to revive zombie companies

Cover for August 2023

August 2023

Private debt steps up to the plate

Cover for July 2023

July 2023

Unhinged market bringing bolt-ons into play

Cover for June 2023

June 2023

The Nordics private equity ecosystem is standing strong in the face of stiff headwinds

Cover for May 2023

May 2023

GPs unlock investment opportunities in the DACH region

Cover for April 2023

April 2023

Ireland’s fund reforms have positioned the country well in the race to attract managers

Cover for March 2023

March 2023

First-time fund managers get creative as they navigate choppy waters

Cover for February 2023

February 2023

Real Deals gauges prospects for the CEE market and catches up with key local players, one year on from the invasion of Ukraine

Cover for January 2023

January 2023

After a bruising 2022, market participants say it's time to put the hard work in during the coming months

Cover for December 2022

December 2022

Problem solving: Time for special situations to shine?

Cover for November 2022

November 2022

Eye on the prize: UK dealmakers have had a difficult year, but patient and flexible investors are still finding ways to unlock value and deliver returns

Cover for 3 November 2022

3 November 2022

Climb Higher: How impact funds can shed the “nice-to-have” label and find success in a tough fundraising market.

Cover for 20 October 2022

20 October 2022

Rain or shine: Amid clouds of uncertainty, Luxembourg looks to confirm its status as a European jurisdiction for all seasons.

Cover for 06 October 2022

06 October 2022

Access Denied: PE still has a way to go when it comes to addressing neurodiversity in the workforce.

Cover for 22 September 2022

22 September 2022

Stepping out: Investment activity in France and the Benelux

Cover for 8 September 2022

8 September 2022

The Most Influential 2022

Cover for 11 August 2022

11 August 2022

Taking stock: Distressed investments at lower prices.

Cover for 28 July 2022

28 July 2022

Staying selective: Buyers target specific auction processes.

Cover for 14 July 2022

14 July 2022

Moving into the mainstream: PE in Southern Europe

Cover for 30 June 2022

30 June 2022

Digitalisation through the lifecyle

Cover for 16 June 2022

16 June 2022

Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders 2022

Cover for 1 June 2022

1 June 2022

Heavy traffic: GPs hustle to fundraise in a congested market.

Cover for 19 May 2022

19 May 2022

Democratisation: The next frontier

Cover for 5 May 2022

5 May 2022

Undiscovered gems: Hidden treasures in the DACH region

Cover for 21 April 2022

21 April 2022

New dogs, new tricks: A new breed of first time managers are winning over LPs.

Cover for 7 April 2022

7 April 2022

Onwards and upwards: Are continuation funds worth the climb?

Cover for 24 March 2022

24 March 2022

Feeling the heat: Mid-market managers tackle a new climate.

Cover for 10 March 2022

10 March 2022

A wealth of wellness: GPs consider opportunities in the wellness space.

Cover for 24 February 2022

24 February 2022

Ready to launch: PE fuels tech players' global voyage.

Cover for 10 February 2022

10 February 2022

A sweet reward: Is carried interest a critical ingredient?

Cover for 27 January 2022

27 January 2022

500: Two decades, going strong

Cover for 13 January 2022

13 January 2022

That's a wrap: Deals that closed 2021.

Cover for 9 December 2021

9 December 2021

Riding shotgun: LPs take the driving seat on ESG. 

Cover for 25 November 2021

25 November 2021

The big catch: Special situations investors cast their net.

Cover for 11 November 2021

11 November 2021

Future 40 Impact Investment Funds

Cover for 28 October 2021

28 October 2021

The jewel of Europe: Will a strain on resources tarnish Luxembourg's shining reputation?

Cover for 14 October 2021

14 October 2021

The master plan: How to master a succession process.

Cover for 30 September 2021

30 September 2021

A head start: In the race for deals, pre-DD is crucial

Cover for 16 September 2021

16 September 2021

Thinking bigger: Bold visions for the future of PE

Cover for 2 September 2021

2 September 2021

Future thinkers: How to remain one step ahead

Cover for 12 August 2021

12 August 2021

True Colours: Whether it’s time for PE to rebuild its public reputation. 

Cover for 15 July 2021

15 July 2021

Anchors aweigh: Southern Europe readies itself for private equity.

Cover for 1 July 2021

1 July 2021

Refined tastes: GPs are catering to maturing LP appetites.

Cover for 17 June 2021

17 June 2021

Leading the pack: The Nordics are leading European PE.

Cover for 3 June 2021

3 June 2021

Digitisation: Get ahead or get left behind

Cover for 20 May 2021

20 May 2021

High stakes: What makes a successful auction process?

Cover for 6 May 2021

6 May 2021

Hard to crack: Breaking into the DACH market.

Cover for 22 April 2021

22 April 2021

Ready to rebound: First-time funds make their comeback in 2021.

Cover for 8 April 2021

8 April 2021

Future 40 Investment Leaders: Celebrating the top 40 private equity dealmakers of 2020.

Cover for 25 March 2021

25 March 2021

Spring has sprung: Global M&A shakes off Covid disruption

Cover for 11 March 2021

11 March 2021

Piecing together: Is the ILP the last piece of the puzzle for Ireland's funds industry?

Cover for 25 February 2021

25 February 2021

Family fortune: Family businesses in CEE present golden opportunities for PE managers.

Cover for 11 February 2021

11 February 2021

Keep calm and carry on: The impact a tax on carry may have on PE.

Cover for 28 January 2021

28 January 2021

The Forecast: Industry experts cast their predictions for private equity in 2021.

Cover for 14 January 2021

14 January 2021

Done and dusted: The deals that closed 2020.

Cover for 10 December

10 December

Ardian President Dominique Senequier on PE’s global responsibility.

Cover for 26 November

26 November

Smooth Sailing: LPs and GPs are embracing technology to smoothen the fundraising journey.

Cover for 12 November

12 November

Future 40 Diversity & Inclusion Leaders: Industry figures who are leading the way in D&I.

Cover for 29 October

29 October

The Key to Luxembourg: Why the region is a fund jurisdiction of choice.

Cover for 15 October

15 October

Sweet enough: Tempting offers and off market deals.

Cover for 1 October 2020

1 October 2020

Do not enter: Cross-border blues for European dealmakers.

Cover for 17 September 2020

17 September 2020

Who will take the stage? 2020's top movers and shakers in private equity

Cover for 3 September 2020

3 September 2020

Going for gold: GPs and LPs are searching for fundraising success.

Cover for 13 August 2020

13 August 2020

Under fire: The strongest of reputations are often cast in the heat of a crisis.

Cover for 16 July 2020

16 July 2020

Looking ahead: How southern Europe is catching dealmakers' attention

Cover for 25 June 2020

25 June 2020

Side by side: Covid-19 has strengthened LP-GP relations

Cover for 11 June 2020

11 June 2020

Uncharted territory: Dealmakers step into the unknown.

Cover for 28 May 2020

28 May 2020

Balancing Act: Dealmakers balance caution as they perfect new DD routines.

Cover for 14 May 2020

14 May 2020

Slowing down: Covid-19 has put the breaks on carried interest payouts.

Cover for 30 April 2020

30 April 2020

Extending the runway: Shareholders are looking to venture debt for a softer landing.

Cover for 16 April 2020

16 April 2020

Show time: How Jersey is standing firm in the face of adversity.

Cover for 2 April 2020

2 April 2020

Finding your match: Like online match-making, some firms are building relationships digitally first.

Cover for 19 March 2020

19 March 2020

Buying time: How continuation funds can achieve longer-term value.

Cover for 5 March 2020

5 March 2020

The Stakeout: Finding the next strategy in the growing GP stakes market

Cover for 20 February 2020

20 February 2020

Destination CEE: Why private equiteers are jetting off to Central Eastern Europe

Cover for 6 February 2020

6 February 2020

Sequence of events: From the Mid-Market Future Proofing Conference and more

Cover for 23 January 2020

23 January 2020

What will it hold?

Cover for 9 January 2020

9 January 2020

Match makers: As private equity watches others make considerable returns in the sports industry, is it time to take a gamble?

Cover for 12 December 2019

12 December 2019

Game on: How private equity can invade the gaming market.

Cover for 28 November 2019

28 November 2019

Ready for rescue The credit cycle is turning. Special situations firms and restructuring experts are ready to help.

Cover for 14 November 2019

14 November 2019

The pride of private equity: the dealmakers and deals that have been chosen for the 2019 Real Deals Future 40

Cover for 31 October

31 October

Barriers to entry: why cross-border dealmaking has become harder for GPs to navigate.

Cover for 17 Oct 2019

17 Oct 2019

Real Deals celebrates 20 years of publishing. Private equity has come a long way during that time.