Inside:

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Alphabites 

ESG challenges, soaring valuations, ILPA’s model NDA and more.

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The forecast 

GPs, LPs and advisers share their predictions for the year ahead. 

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GP Workshop

How to set goals for your firm in a year of uncertainty.

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After the unimaginable year, what comes next?

WA’s Lizzie Wills outlines the policy agenda and priorities for 2021.

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Emerging strategies 

Five key areas that are set to gain momentum in 2021.

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A pandemic in Poland?

Innova’s Andrzej Bartos on how Poland navigated the pandemic.

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Sectors to watch 

Sectors on dealmakers’ radar this year. 

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Highlights of 2020 

Notable deals, fundraises and events from 2020. 

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2021: Ready, set, go!

Armstrong’s Tom Raymond on how to manage H1 2021. 

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Stories that made 2020

The most read PE stories of 2020 and why they matter. 

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Uncovering the truth behind the buzzwords

Palladium’s Eshani Bhatt on the “real” digital trends that investors should look for. 

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Diversity and inclusion 2020

A timeline of key events that made an impact on D&I in private equity. 

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Recruiting for deal success

August Equity's Garret Turley and Carter Schwartz' Adam Carter on navigating critical hiring processes. 

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Outrageous predictions 

10 outrageous predictions for PE in 2021.

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DIBS

A round up of deals from the last few weeks. 

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People

New hires at Investcorp, Maven, Tikehau and more. 

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Vulture 

Down the rabbit hole, Horsing around and Grand designs.