Nicholas Neveling

For most GPs, tapping into the growing pool of private wealth capital requires a different set of in-house capabilities, prompting some aggressive recruitment drives.

When it comes to fund due diligence in an uncertain market, investors are upping their focus on commercial fundamentals and talent plans.

LPs are keeping a close eye on trade and tariff developments, but are not changing their allocation strategies and investment portfolio mix yet.

Private equity sponsors continue to target tech companies developing mission-critical technology for the lucrative and rapidly evolving wealth management industry.

Investors are adopting the technology in ever greater numbers – and it could have far-reaching consequences for how they interact with PE managers.

GP stakes investors are increasingly differentiating themselves by bigging up their value creation capabilities. We explore what these minority owners can realistically bring to the table that GPs can’t do for themselves.

Following a cooldown in deals, solid long-term growth drivers and attractive exit options have seen private equity managers lean into the cybersecurity space in ever greater numbers.

Advances in artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, could have a transformative impact on the healthcare industry, but PE firms must be mindful to separate hype from genuine value-creation potential.

Investing in the operational infrastructure required to address the bespoke needs of the private wealth market will be key to unlocking the full scale of the opportunity.

Climate tech has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging market for fundraising, but unlocking the segment’s full commercial potential will require deep pockets and a different approach to risk.