Private Equity Report Library

Published: December 2019

At a turbulent time for the industry, LP opinions are more important than ever. That’s where Private Equity International’s LP Perspectives Survey, one of the most comprehensive of the private equity investor universe, comes in. For this 2020 study, PEI’s Research & Analytics team surveyed 146 institutional investors to find out what’s driving them, what’s worrying them and how they see the future of the asset class.

Published: November 2019

So what exactly does impact investing stand for? Sceptics question whether it can achieve all that its proponents claim, but if you’re looking to survey exactly what it is trying to do then Private Equity International‘s A-Z is a great place to start.

Published: November 2019

Fast-paced technological change has seen tech cease to be an industry vertical in its own right and become a horizontal, touching every corner of the market as it becomes more integral to our lives. Fund sizes are ballooning as tech becomes a broader, deeper market than ever before. Private Equity International takes a deep dive into the sector.

Published: October 2019

It has never been more important for firms to demonstrate their value-creation credentials if they want to stand out from the crowd. Now in their eighth year, Private Equity International’s Operational Excellence Awards 2019 celebrate the achievements of the industry’s very best-in-class operators as they transform portfolio companies to create lasting value.

Published: September 2019

Investor appetite for both secondaries funds and engaging in the secondaries market continues to grow. But beneath the surface lie hidden risks that investors need to be aware of – as we identify in our special report. We also run down the young people driving that evolution and where the capital in the sector is going.

Published: September 2019

A two-tier market is forming as investors pay a premium for companies they expect to fare best in any coming downturn. Such a downturn is not here yet, but our special report explores whether the mid-market can stomach a recession. Find out more now.

Published: September 2019

African private equity has entered a new phase: less gung-ho than the ‘Africa rising’ years, but still optimistic and full of opportunity. Our guide to the region goes into detail on a marked shift to scale, with larger funds, larger portfolio companies and larger investors – and how not just to find value, but to create it.

Published: June 2019

The 2019 ranking is record-breaking – the 300 firms that make it up have raised more than $1.7trn over the last five years, with the top 10 alone accounting for $403bn. Access the report to find out more now.

Published: June 2019

Automation is taking hold in a host of accounting areas, amid a fight by fund administrators for tech leadership. Managers are now choosing to outsource rather than keep up with tech advances, opening up new opportunities for fund administration. Read our report to discover more.

Published: May 2019

Private equity would be lost without lawyers. Navigating everything from jurisdictions to tax, Brexit to regulation, this special report examines what legal minds are bringing to the table. Find out more now.

Published: May 2019

What does the future hold for private equity? In this special report we have dusted off a crystal ball to look at the opportunities, challenges and – for the first time – the 40 future leaders who are set to shake up the industry. Read more now.

Published April 2019

Is the sun finally rising on Japanese private equity? In our Japan Special 2019, we look at how a more active investor base and a thriving mid-market have helped Japan become a top priority for pan-Asian and global funds. Find out more now.

Published March 2019

Our Annual Review 2018 looks back on the big private equity stories from last year, including KKR joining the impact investing fray, and the downfall of Abraaj. Alongside this is our annual awards coverage, showcasing the firms that have shone in the past 12 months. See the winners now.

Published February 2019

The focus for investors is changing. LPs are becoming more committed to ESG, to the point where a commitment to responsible investing has become integral to fundraising. Our Responsible Investment Special 2019 looks at how ESG issues have evolved into a mainstream preoccupation, and looks at the crucial questions facing impact investors.

Published December 2018

What really matters to investors? Our LP Perspectives Survey is one of the most in-depth assessments of investor sentiment in private capital markets today. Now in its seventh year, we gather the views of limited partners on everything from due diligence to asset allocation. Access the report now.

Published December 2018

Emerging markets private equity is resilient, if anything. The strategy had a bumpy ride in 2018 with the downfall of The Abraaj Group, which has added unexpected headwinds. In our Emerging Markets Special we explore how market participants are navigating issues including political and currency volatility to find attractive investment opportunities in this challenging environment.

Published: October 2018

Just how successful is the private equity industry at creating lasting value? It’s a question that reaches to the heart of our annual Operational Excellence Awards, celebrating the GPs that have done most to transform their portfolio companies. Access our special report now to see who won awards, and read about the changing face of value creation.

Published: July 2018

Talk to anyone active in the Australian private equity scene and it’s clear there are some solid grounds for optimism, as a new crop of hungry GPs invest their debut funds. Our Australia Special 2018 looks at what is driving the market and considers why, despite high valuations, dealflow seems set to increase.

Published: July 2018

How did the energy sector come back from the brink? Our Energy Special reveals an evolving market where funds have become more specialised and renewables are proving a challenge to the dominance of fossil fuel. Read the full report to find out more.

Published: July 2018

What will a sophisticated private equity limited partner look like in 10 years’ time? The LP community has undergone a transformation in the last decade, graduating from cheque-writers to true partners for fund managers, adding value in many ways.

Our LP of the Future special report, explores the changes investors have in store, from the decreasing reliance on funds to new returns expectations to the adoption of blockchain.