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Alphabites 

Latest deal activity stats; three fundraises and new office openings. 

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Democratisation: The next frontier 

How managers are navigating the growing investor landscape. 

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Democratisation round-up

Tech platforms, education, VC funds, public perceptions and more. 

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Rising importance of retail investors 

Oxylabs.io’s Gediminas Rickevičius on the growing role of retail investors. 

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Under the spotlight: Financial regulators 

How regulators are keeping PE in check.

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Deal focus 

EQT’s partial exits and reinvestments in IFS.

17

Analysis 

The rise of political due diligence. 

18

Venture views 

Talent shortage threatens the growth of the tech industry.

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DIBS

A round-up of deals from the past few weeks. 

22

People

New appointments at Foresight, Mayfair, Atorg and more. 

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Vulture 

Trophy trauma; Alarm bells and Health is wealth.