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Novalpina’s NSO faces down WhatsApp lawsuit; Altamar launches new secondaries fund;  European multiples show signs of cooling; Carlyle closes new European fund; key man clauses still dominate

The Future 40

We reveal the dealmakers and deals that have been chosen for the 2019 Real Deals Future 40

Q&A: Sam Robberts

Samuel Robberts leads drxDATA® for Drax, an AI-powered data analytics platform used to predict which deals are likely to achieve the best exits. He speaks to Real Deals about the interface between artificial and human intelligence.

Co-invest crunch

Demand for co-investment continues to swell and regulation could be around the corner. The industry is looking for a way forward.

Q&A: Frank Vlayen

Waterland Private Equity Investments is one of Europe’s best performing managers, with its funds consistently featuring at the top of industry league tables. Managing partner Frank Vlayen explains how sector specialism, an extensive buy-and-build track record and a distinctive approach to origination have driven the firm’s returns over the years.

Roundtable

A panel of GPs and advisers recently sat down with Real Deals to discuss how private equity transforms the infrastructure portfolio companies require to support rapid expansion.

Deals in Brief 

A round-up of deals from the past few weeks
People Pascalizi to Permira; Emin in at Activa; Vaughan joins GCA Altium in London

Vulture

Big in Japan; 70 going on 70; peace and quiet