Carmela Mendoza
Carmela Mendoza is a senior reporter for Private Equity International based in London. She first joined PEI in Hong Kong in 2015 and covered Asia. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, she previously worked for a digital agency in Singapore focused on government websites and publications covering business, trade and industry, transport, and social development.
The buyout firm this week said co-managing partner Supraj Rajagopalan and COO and CFO Alex Leslie had stepped down, as the firm faces uncertainty around a UK Competition and Markets Authority breach.
In this episode of PEI's Private Equity Spotlight podcast, Dechert partners Sabina Comis and Kenneth Young discuss the findings of their latest Global Private Equity Outlook survey.
The appointment comes ahead of the alternatives giant's preparations to launch its flagship private equity fund in 2027.
Secondaries picked up momentum and managers increasingly tapped the wealth channel amid 2025's challenging fundraising environment.
All signs point to another record year for continuation vehicles, yet some investors still think its increased use could backfire.
Through conversations with market sources, PEI sought to answer some of the most pressing questions related to the growing evergreen funds market.
GP-leds 'could be used for something good' as the industry sees more ageing funds, according to the Universities Superannuation Scheme's Teia Merring.
The business development bank is set to more than double its alternatives portfolio in the next three years.
The PE industry needs to take a hard look at the level of alignment, governance and transparency in products offered to individuals – or risk limiting private markets’ growth.
Panellists at a wealth conference in London cited inadequacies around data sharing, particularly during the due diligence phase.