Ireland’s ILPA set out to enhance the country’s appeal as a fund jurisdiction in 2020 but progress has been sluggish due to investors’ preference for Luxembourg. However, the Emerald Isle is now upping its game, as Shivani Khandekar discovers
The GP had not planned to exit so soon but an unsolicited bid from Great Hill Partners prompted it to consider the deal, partner Elissa von Broembsen-Kluever tells Real Deals
Industry experts are bullish on continuation vehicles as a viable exit route. But issues around pricing, fees and carry loom large. Real Deals speaks to secondary players to understand how these can be navigated to minimise conflicts of interest
The EC's SFDR consultation has increased the pressure on GPs and LPs to navigate the multitude of demands within their relationships. Silvia Iacovcich explores how the framework can be improved
In February, Real Deals hosted a cybersecurity webinar in collaboration with Doherty Associates. During the discussion, experts in the space discussed the cyber threat, ways to mitigate it and how to respond when an incident occurs
Deal activity in 2023 started slow but remained steady throughout the year despite challenges, especially for larger cap brackets, with impressive overall deal volumes. Julian Longhurst investigates the numbers
Deal origination has come into its own as the macro environment has become challenging, prompting GPs to seek innovative strategies for deal sourcing and execution. Silvia Iacovcich examines how the originators have adapted to the new normal
A panel on assessing biodiversity impacts explored how the emerging push for biodiversity risk mitigation is influencing investment decision-making. Xhulio Ismalaj reports on one of the key issues discussed
Deal activity in CEE reignited in 2023 as the instability from the previous years started to dissipate. But will the recovery continue this year? Shivani Khandekar investigates
Real Deals held its ESG Conference on 30-31 January. On day one, industry experts explored how ESG has evolved to become a key part of GPs’ strategies. Shivani Khandekar reports
Pawel Gierynski and Stephen Richmond of Abris Capital Partners talk to Real Deals about capitalising on opportunity in Central Europe with market knowledge, technology and ESG
Max Cancre, director at TA Associates, and Filip Berkowski, investment partner at MCI Capital, speak to Real Deals about how their collaboration has yielded success
Real Deals speaks to MidEuropa’s operating partner Alain Beyens about how the Central Europe private equity firm taps into its local expertise to create international success
The fund bucked the market trend by hitting its hard-cap within just three months of its first closing, Bowmark managing partner Charles Ind told Real Deals
Francesco Orsi of Eurazeo sits down with Real Deals to discuss the GP’s value creation strategy, which included a new product launch and expansion into China
Real Deals catches up with Alexandra Hess, partner and head of investor relations, to discuss how the GP overcame a difficult macro environment to reach the fund’s hard-cap
Real Deals looks back at the key talking points from 2023, a year when the private equity industry faced a difficult dealmaking and fundraising environment
Real Deals speaks to industry leaders to get their insights and discover their predictions for 2024. From high interest rates to valuation mismatches, these experts outline how the private equity industry can navigate a challenging environment
With corporate bankruptcies on the rise, there is concern that private equity portfolio companies could be swept away by the insolvency wave. Shivani Khandekar investigates how managers and lenders can collaborate to keep the wolves at bay
Despite tricky investment conditions, activity in the European midmarket space continues to grow, albeit modestly, with the France/Benelux region leading the way. Julian Longhurst reports
LDC’s John Garner outlines why increased demand for funding from ambitious medium-sized companies will drive a resurgent UK M&A market in the year ahead
Real Deals catches up with MML Infrastructure’s co-managing partners Andrew Honan and Sharand Maharaj to discuss how private equity expertise supports the GP’s infrastructure strategy
Argos Climate Action fund will aim to halve Bracchi’s CO2 emissions over five years across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in, senior partner Sandra Lagumina tells Real Deals
Anecdotal reports from GPs and advisers paint a picture of a market in which it is difficult to source and complete deals. But the numbers say otherwise, or is that a trick of the light? Julian Longhurst investigates
Real Deals talks to MML Capital Partners’ Jessica Ring, Laurens Tjidhof of Zanders and Confidas People’s Bruce Douglas about the importance of ODD throughout an investment lifecycle
Reals Deals held its second annual ESG Awards on 12 October 2023 at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London. Silvia Iacovcich reports on a night of celebration for the industry
Real Deals talks to MML Capital Partners’ Jessica Ring, Laurens Tjidhof of Zanders and Confidas People’s Bruce Douglas about the importance of ODD throughout an investment lifecycle
Real Deals sits down for an exclusive interview with MVision’s founder Mounir Guen, following the news this week that the placement agent has gone into administration
Reals Deals held its inaugural Nordic Summit on 10 October. Speakers at the event discussed opportunities and challenges for private equity in the region. Xhulio Ismalaj reports
Despite a strong start to the quarter, the volume of European deals dropped off a cliff in August and only partly recovered in September. Julian Longhurst reports
The wave of corporate insolvencies in the UK provides plenty of opportunities for special situations GPs, but there are also pitfalls to be avoided. Taku Dzimwasha investigates
Real Deals brings together expert GPs to discuss identifying and mitigating political, reputational and compliance risks in a volatile economic and political environment
With dealflow slowed to a trickle, Real Deals investigates how GPs are adapting their strategies to stay relevant in the market. Shivani Khandekar reports
Managing portfolio-related reputational risks is easier said than done because the next threat can come from where you least expect it, as Shivani Khandekar reports
Real Deals’ latest midmarket figures reflect the 'toughest fundraising' environment, except for a sudden spike in Q2 this year, as Julian Longhurst reports
Elliot Refson, head of funds at Jersey Finance, explains how regulatory changes have transformed the island nation’s reputation within the private equity community
With private credit funds stepping up to the plate to provide debt financing in the mid-market, Jennifer Forrest speaks to these lenders on how they’re able to lend more, what this means for evolving deal structures and refinancing processes ahead of exits
Real Deals brings together a panel of lenders, advisers and GPs to discuss what volatility in the leveraged loan market means for the mid-market lending landscape and discover who is still out in the market providing debt for deals
With a smaller GP base than many of its European peers, the uncrowded nature of Italy’s PE market may in fact be its saving grace, writes Xhulio Ismalaj
Spain and Portugal have emerged as fertile grounds for private equity investment in recent times. GPs continue to view the region favourably despite macro volatility slowing down deal activity, as Shivani Khandekar reports
While the summer period is seeing a prolonged dealflow lull, Real Deals reflects on the themes and trends seen in the first half of the year, and looks at where difficulties and opportunities may lurk for the remainder of 2023
Organic growth is a key part of successfully building portfolio companies. Xhulio Ismalaj and Shivani Khandekar examine two standout examples of recent successes
A period of lower growth and higher debt costs has led to a glut of add-on acquisitions. But will the strategy continue to dominate? Xhulio Ismalaj reports
This year's Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders list, in association with Finatal, celebrates the exceptional dealmakers who have excelled in the face of a challenging exit environment
With liquidity constraints mounting, GPs must modify the way in which they nurture and maintain their LP relationships, or risk a desert-like landscape when they next head out on the road. Jennifer Forrest reports
Jeffrey Akers, partner and head of secondary investments, tells Real Deals that tailwinds in the secondaries market have driven LP interest towards its global secondaries programme.