April 2024
In this month's issue, we discover how investors are defusing the 'ticking timebomb' of private credit
March 2024
In this month's issue, we ask: What do LPs want from the latest iteration of GPs?
February 2024
In this month's issue, we look at the GPs walking an ESG compliance tightrope
December 2023/January 2024
In this month's issue, we look back at how firms innovated during a challenging year
November 2023
In this month's issue, we shine a light on the firms leading the way on climate and sustainability practice
October 2023
How GPs are getting creative to complete exits during the slowdown
September 2023
Special situation funds are here... to revive zombie companies
August 2023
Private debt steps up to the plate
July 2023
Unhinged market bringing bolt-ons into play
June 2023
The Nordics private equity ecosystem is standing strong in the face of stiff headwinds
May 2023
GPs unlock investment opportunities in the DACH region
April 2023
Ireland’s fund reforms have positioned the country well in the race to attract managers
March 2023
First-time fund managers get creative as they navigate choppy waters
February 2023
Real Deals gauges prospects for the CEE market and catches up with key local players, one year on from the invasion of Ukraine
January 2023
After a bruising 2022, market participants say it's time to put the hard work in during the coming months
December 2022
Problem solving: Time for special situations to shine?
November 2022
Eye on the prize: UK dealmakers have had a difficult year, but patient and flexible investors are still finding ways to unlock value and deliver returns
3 November 2022
Climb Higher: How impact funds can shed the “nice-to-have” label and find success in a tough fundraising market.
20 October 2022
Rain or shine: Amid clouds of uncertainty, Luxembourg looks to confirm its status as a European jurisdiction for all seasons.
06 October 2022
Access Denied: PE still has a way to go when it comes to addressing neurodiversity in the workforce.
22 September 2022
Stepping out: Investment activity in France and the Benelux
8 September 2022
The Most Influential 2022
11 August 2022
Taking stock: Distressed investments at lower prices.
28 July 2022
Staying selective: Buyers target specific auction processes.
14 July 2022
Moving into the mainstream: PE in Southern Europe
30 June 2022
Digitalisation through the lifecyle
16 June 2022
Future 40 Mid-Market Investment Leaders 2022
1 June 2022
Heavy traffic: GPs hustle to fundraise in a congested market.
19 May 2022
Democratisation: The next frontier
5 May 2022
Undiscovered gems: Hidden treasures in the DACH region
21 April 2022
New dogs, new tricks: A new breed of first time managers are winning over LPs.
7 April 2022
Onwards and upwards: Are continuation funds worth the climb?
24 March 2022
Feeling the heat: Mid-market managers tackle a new climate.
10 March 2022
A wealth of wellness: GPs consider opportunities in the wellness space.
24 February 2022
Ready to launch: PE fuels tech players' global voyage.
10 February 2022
A sweet reward: Is carried interest a critical ingredient?
27 January 2022
500: Two decades, going strong
13 January 2022
That's a wrap: Deals that closed 2021.
9 December 2021
Riding shotgun: LPs take the driving seat on ESG.
25 November 2021
The big catch: Special situations investors cast their net.
11 November 2021
Future 40 Impact Investment Funds
28 October 2021
The jewel of Europe: Will a strain on resources tarnish Luxembourg's shining reputation?
14 October 2021
The master plan: How to master a succession process.
30 September 2021
A head start: In the race for deals, pre-DD is crucial
16 September 2021
Thinking bigger: Bold visions for the future of PE
2 September 2021
Future thinkers: How to remain one step ahead
12 August 2021
True Colours: Whether it’s time for PE to rebuild its public reputation.
15 July 2021
Anchors aweigh: Southern Europe readies itself for private equity.
1 July 2021
Refined tastes: GPs are catering to maturing LP appetites.
17 June 2021
Leading the pack: The Nordics are leading European PE.
3 June 2021
Digitisation: Get ahead or get left behind
20 May 2021
High stakes: What makes a successful auction process?
6 May 2021
Hard to crack: Breaking into the DACH market.
22 April 2021
Ready to rebound: First-time funds make their comeback in 2021.
8 April 2021
Future 40 Investment Leaders: Celebrating the top 40 private equity dealmakers of 2020.
25 March 2021
Spring has sprung: Global M&A shakes off Covid disruption
11 March 2021
Piecing together: Is the ILP the last piece of the puzzle for Ireland's funds industry?
25 February 2021
Family fortune: Family businesses in CEE present golden opportunities for PE managers.
11 February 2021
Keep calm and carry on: The impact a tax on carry may have on PE.
28 January 2021
The Forecast: Industry experts cast their predictions for private equity in 2021.
14 January 2021
Done and dusted: The deals that closed 2020.
10 December
Ardian President Dominique Senequier on PE’s global responsibility.
26 November
Smooth Sailing: LPs and GPs are embracing technology to smoothen the fundraising journey.
12 November
Future 40 Diversity & Inclusion Leaders: Industry figures who are leading the way in D&I.
29 October
The Key to Luxembourg: Why the region is a fund jurisdiction of choice.
15 October
Sweet enough: Tempting offers and off market deals.
1 October 2020
Do not enter: Cross-border blues for European dealmakers.
17 September 2020
Who will take the stage? 2020's top movers and shakers in private equity
3 September 2020
Going for gold: GPs and LPs are searching for fundraising success.
13 August 2020
Under fire: The strongest of reputations are often cast in the heat of a crisis.
16 July 2020
Looking ahead: How southern Europe is catching dealmakers' attention
25 June 2020
Side by side: Covid-19 has strengthened LP-GP relations
11 June 2020
Uncharted territory: Dealmakers step into the unknown.
28 May 2020
Balancing Act: Dealmakers balance caution as they perfect new DD routines.
14 May 2020
Slowing down: Covid-19 has put the breaks on carried interest payouts.
30 April 2020
Extending the runway: Shareholders are looking to venture debt for a softer landing.
16 April 2020
Show time: How Jersey is standing firm in the face of adversity.
2 April 2020
Finding your match: Like online match-making, some firms are building relationships digitally first.
19 March 2020
Buying time: How continuation funds can achieve longer-term value.
5 March 2020
The Stakeout: Finding the next strategy in the growing GP stakes market
20 February 2020
Destination CEE: Why private equiteers are jetting off to Central Eastern Europe
6 February 2020
Sequence of events: From the Mid-Market Future Proofing Conference and more
23 January 2020
What will it hold?
9 January 2020
Match makers: As private equity watches others make considerable returns in the sports industry, is it time to take a gamble?
12 December 2019
Game on: How private equity can invade the gaming market.
28 November 2019
Ready for rescue The credit cycle is turning. Special situations firms and restructuring experts are ready to help.
14 November 2019
The pride of private equity: the dealmakers and deals that have been chosen for the 2019 Real Deals Future 40
31 October
Barriers to entry: why cross-border dealmaking has become harder for GPs to navigate.
17 Oct 2019
Real Deals celebrates 20 years of publishing. Private equity has come a long way during that time.