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Alphabites 

PE activity in H1; FCA’s latest focus area and three fundraises.

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Most Influential 

Defining individuals, firms and movements from the last 12 months. 

10 

Q&A: Advent International

Advent’s Johanna Barr on fundraising, deal opportunities and D&I.

12

Profile: BGF

BGF’s founder Stephen Welton reflects on a career in PE. 

14

Practice what you preach 

The reputational risks associated with strategy expansion. 

17

Q&A: Greenbrook 

How to protect against reputational risks.

18

Q&A: Mastering human capital

Globalization Partners on human capital strategies. 

20 

New firm focus: Soho Square Capital 

The firm’s unique investment strategy.  

22

Venture Views

Securing funding for Northern female founders. 

23

Q&A: Confidas People

The evolution of management DD. 

24

DIBS

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

26

People 

People moves at Carlyle, Permira, Innova Capital and more. 

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Vulture 

Wined and dined; All aboard & a different kind of playbook.