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May 2013
Q3 2012 Private Equity Performance Update

In this report we provide a detailed analysis of private equity performance data for Q3 2012, including horizon IRRs, changes in NAV, performance by vintage year, and a look at Preqin's Private Equity Quarterly Index (PrEQIn).

May 2013
Preqin Private Equity Performance Benchmarks, Q3 2012

Preqin Private Equity Performance Benchmarks, Q3 2012 provides the latest performance data for the private equity industry, including median net IRRs, weighted IRRs and horizon IRRs across fund type, as well as preliminary benchmarks for Q4 2012.

May 2013
Preqin Private Equity Committed Capital Index as of Q3 2012

The Preqin PECC Index aims to represent the returns on committed capital by including the actual amount of money invested in private equity partnerships as well as returns that the outstanding commitments will generate if invested on a risk-free basis.

Apr 2013
Private Equity Quarterly Index - PrEQIn - April 2013

This report analyzes the latest figures for the Private Equity Quarterly Index (PrEQIn). We look at the performance of different private equity strategies since December 2000 in comparison to the public markets, as well as a detailed analysis of buyout funds and a look at the difference in the returns of funds ranked in each of the four performance quartiles.

Apr 2013
Q1 2013 Private Equity Fundraising

An update on the latest private equity fundraising figures as of Q1 2013.

Apr 2013
Q1 2013 Private Equity Buyout Deals

The latest stats for private equity buyout deals in Q1 2013.

Apr 2013
Q1 2013 Real Estate Fundraising

The most recent real estate fundraising data for Q1 2013.

Apr 2013
Q1 2013 Private Equity Venture Capital Deals

Venture capital deals data from Q1 2013.

Apr 2013
Q1 2013 Infrastructure Fundraising

Infrastructure fundraising statistics as of Q1 2013.

Mar 2013
Preqin Special Report: Private Equity Secondary Market

This report features analysis of data from Preqin’s Secondary Market Monitor service, which analyzes secondaries transactions, pricing, and buyer and seller appetite, as well as fundraising conditions. The report also contains the results of interviews with over 40 institutional investors worldwide in March 2013, exploring their motivations for utilizing the secondary market, current appetite for buying and selling fund interests and views on the secondary market.

Mar 2013
Women in Private Equity

A look at the proportion of women holding senior roles at private equity firms around the world.

Mar 2013
Private Equity Quarterly Index - PrEQIn - March 2013

In this report we examine the latest figures for the Preqin Private Equity Quarterly Index (PrEQIn). We reveal the PrEQIn Index performance of each of the main private equity strategies since 31st December 2000, how the private equity industry’s performance as a whole compares to that of the public markets, including a separate comparison of buyout and venture, and the difference in the returns of funds ranked in each of the four performance quartiles.

Feb 2013
Preqin Special Report Latin America

Private equity in Latin America has grown in prominence over the last few years, with fundraising levels in 2011 reaching an all-time high, both in terms of the aggregate capital raised and the number of funds closed. The Preqin Special Report: Latin America draws on a Preqin survey of over 40 global investors with an interest in Latin America and provides an exclusive insight into the region, looking at: investor appetite, key fundraising data, deals and performance.

Feb 2013
Return of the Mega Buyout?

The opening weeks of 2013 saw the two largest private equity-backed public-to-private transactions announced since the buyout boom period of 2006-2007, indicating a potential return of the mega buyout: the $24.4bn Silver Lake-backed privatization of Dell Inc. and the $28bn Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital-backed buyout of H.J. Heinz Company.

Feb 2013
Preqin Special Report: Cleantech

The past year has been tough for the cleantech market, with fundraising levels and deal activity notably lower in 2012 compared to 2011. Despite some positive signs, 2013 looks set to remain challenging for cleantech fund managers seeking to raise new funds. This report provides an overview of the private equity cleantech market, looking at trends and developments in fundraising, deal activity and investor attitudes towards the sector. The report draws exclusively from many of Preqin’s online products and services, which provide over 10,000 industry professionals with data on all aspects of alternative assets.

Feb 2013
Preqin Private Equity Committed Capital Index as of Q2 2012

The Preqin PECC Index aims to represent the returns on committed capital by including the actual amount of money invested in private equity partnerships as well as returns that the outstanding commitments will generate if invested on a risk-free basis.

Feb 2013
Preqin Private Equity Performance Benchmarks, Q2 2012

Preqin Private Equity Performance Benchmarks, Q2 2012 provides the latest performance data for the private equity industry, including median net IRRs, weighted IRRs and horizon IRRs across fund type, geography and vintage.

Feb 2013
Q2 2012 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing the latest movement in private equity performance as of Q2 2012, including trends over time, comparisons with public markets, and more. Features analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Jan 2013
Q4 2012 Private Equity Venture Capital Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed venture capital deals, as of Q4 2012.

Jan 2013
Q4 2012 Infrastructure Fundraising

Fundraising and deals stats from the infrastructure market in Q4 2012.

Jan 2013
Q4 2012 Real Estate Fundraising

Q4 2012 real estate fundraising data.

Jan 2013
Q4 2012 Private Equity Fundraising

The latest stats from the private equity fundraising market, as of Q4 2012.

Jan 2013
Q4 2012 Private Equity Buyout Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed buyout deals and exits, as of Q4 2012.

Nov 2012
Q1 2012 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing the latest movement in private equity performance as of Q1 2012, including trends over time, comparisons with public markets, and more. Features analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Oct 2012
Preqin Private Equity Committed Capital Index as of Q1 2012

The Preqin PECC Index aims to represent the returns on committed capital by including the actual amount of money invested in private equity partnerships as well as returns that the outstanding commitments will generate if invested on a risk-free basis.

Oct 2012
Preqin Special Report: Hedge Funds

Since its inception, the hedge fund industry has been constantly evolving in order to take advantage of the ever changing financial environment and growing hedge fund investor base. In this report, we explore some of the key topics in the hedge fund industry today, including the latest data on hedge fund launches and management and performance fees, overall hedge fund performance, including the top performing hedge funds by structure, and institutional investor preferences.

Oct 2012
Preqin Real Estate Special Report: Future Fund Searches and Mandates

In this report we examine Preqin's exclusive data on private real estate investors' future fund searches and mandates. How are investors planning to commit to the asset class in the future? Which strategies and regions are most attractive to them? As we answer these questions, we explore the impact investor plans might have on the immediate and long-term future of the private real estate market.

Oct 2012
Preqin Private Equity Special Report: Future Fund Searches and Mandates

The global private equity fundraising market remains competitive, with a large number of fund managers looking to secure commitments from investors. With this in mind, we examine Preqin's latest data on private equity investors' future fund searches and mandates. Which strategies and regions are investors planning to make their next commitments to? When will they look to make their next investment, and how much capital are they planning to commit? As we answer these questions, we explore the impact investor plans might have on the immediate and long-term future of the private equity market.

Oct 2012
Q3 2012 Real Estate Fundraising

Q3 2012 real estate fundraising data.

Oct 2012
Q3 2012 Private Equity Venture Capital Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed venture capital deals, as of Q3 2012.

Oct 2012
Q3 2012 Private Equity Fundraising

The latest stats from the private equity fundraising market, as of Q3 2012.

Oct 2012
Preqin Infrastructure Special Report: Future Searches and Mandates

With interest in infrastructure investments on the rise among and the fundraising market continuing to grow, we examine Preqin's latest data on infrastructure investors' future searches and mandates. Which strategies and regions are investors planning to make their next commitments to? When will they look to make their next investment, and how much capital are they planning to commit? As we answer these questions, we explore the impact investor plans might have on the immediate and long-term future of the infrastructure market.

Oct 2012
Q3 2012 Infrastructure Fundraising

Fundraising and deals stats from the infrastructure market in Q3 2012.

Oct 2012
Q3 2012 Private Equity Buyout Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed buyout deals and exits, as of Q3 2012.

Oct 2012
Preqin Special Report: Asian Private Equity

The rapid growth of the Asian private equity market in recent years has seen the region, along with other emerging markets, challenge the traditional private equity hubs of North America and Europe for a stronger foothold in the asset class. Investors are increasingly showing an interest in Asia as an alternative to these established markets. In this special report, we explore the growth of the private equity industry in Asia and reveal the findings of our survey of over 100 institutional investors with an appetite for investment in Asia.

Sep 2012
The Preqin Private Equity Committed Capital Index

The Preqin PECC Index aims to represent the returns on committed capital by including the actual amount of money invested in private equity partnerships as well as returns that the outstanding commitments will generate if invested on a risk-free basis.

Sep 2012
Q4 2011 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing the latest movement in private equity performance as of Q4 2011, including trends over time, comparisons with public markets, and more. Features analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Aug 2012
Preqin Investor Network Special Report

The special Preqin Investor Network Research Report examines the challenges facing LPs investing in private equity, private real estate and infrastructure and investigates: Can private equity offer outperformance? How do you find the best funds and tap the top quartile? Is it worth still investing in private equity? What are the best opportunities in a crowded market?

Aug 2012
Preqin Hedge Fund Special Report Future Fund Searches and Mandates

Preqin Hedge Fund Special Report: Future Fund Searches and Mandates provides a unique look into hedge fund investors’ plans for the future and the outlook for fund managers.

Jul 2012
Q2 2012 Private Equity Fundraising

The latest stats from the private equity fundraising market.

Jul 2012
Q2 2012 Private Equity Buyout Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed buyout deals and exits.

Jul 2012
Q2 2012 Private Equity Venture Capital Deals Update

The latest stats on private equity-backed venture capital deals.

Jul 2012
Q2 2012 Infrastructure Fundraising

Fundraising and deals stats from the infrastructure market in Q2 2012.

Jul 2012
Q2 2012 Real Estate Fundraising

Q2 2012 real estate fundraising data.

Jun 2012
Wealth Managers Outlook: Alternative Assets

The report examines wealth managers’ current views and opinions on private equity, private real estate, infrastructure and hedge fund markets for the year ahead.

Jun 2012
Preqin Special Report: North American Endowments as Investors in Private Equity Funds

Endowments currently account for a significant proportion of capital within the private equity industry and their average allocations to the asset class have increased significantly over the last five years. The Preqin Special Report examines endowments that invest in private equity based in North America.

Jun 2012
2012 Preqin Global Investor Report: Hedge Funds

A closer look at institutional investors in hedge funds across the globe; examining the latest key topics. Conducted using in-depth interviews with over 100 institutional investors to ascertain more details on their entire investment process.

Jun 2012
Preqin/LPX Special Report: Listed Private Equity - Opportunities for Institutional Investors

This special report, produced in partnership with LPX Group, explores the high level of correlation between listed private equity and traditional closed-end private equity limited partnerships. Though traditional limited partnerships are set to remain the predominant route into private equity for institutions, this research means that even the biggest investors in private equity can use listed private equity as a valuable addition to their portfolio strategies, including the ability to better manage cash flows.

Jun 2012
Preqin Special Report: Insurance Companies Investing in Private Equity

In order to assess the impact of Solvency II and other regulatory changes on insurance companies’ private equity portfolios, Preqin interviewed a representative sample of more than 50 insurance companies, also asking them about their general views on the asset class and their plans for future investment.

May 2012
Q3 2011 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q3 2011. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

May 2012
Private Equity Funds of Funds' Evolving Investment Strategies

Private equity funds of funds remain an important link between institutional investors and private equity fund managers. In the present overcrowded fundraising market, such firms can be a vital source of capital for GPs worldwide. In this report, we explore how fund of funds managers' allocations are shifting, how they view the market and their future investment plans.

May 2012
Overview and Evolution of the Institutional Market for Hedge Funds in Europe

European institutional investors have faced unprecedented pressure resulting from the volatility, fat tail risks and uncertainty in the current economic environment. Despite this, however, the region is home to a large proportion of the hedge fund institutional investor universe and hedge funds can play an important role for institutions looking to actively manage risk. For hedge fund managers globally it is more important than ever to understand this key investor space and their investment preferences.

May 2012
Preqin Special Report Banks as Investors in Private Equity

Banks are important investors in private equity; however many such institutions are now facing regulatory and legislative changes. This special report examines the challenges facing banks, their future investment plans, their appetite for the asset class and more.

May 2012
Preqin Special Report: Real Estate Fund of Funds

What are the latest trends in the real estate fund of funds space? Preqin's latest special report covers the main aspects of this important part of the industry, including: funds of funds as investors, the current fundraising market, performance, the investor universe and more.

May 2012
Preqin Special Report: Venture Capital

Venture capital has formed an important part of the private equity industry over the past few decades. More recently, the performance of venture capital funds has come under increasing scrutiny, with some questioning the industry’s ability to still provide the outsized returns seen in prior years. However, venture capital has continued to attract considerable attention from institutional investors. In this Preqin Special Report, we look into why venture capital is still seen as attractive by investors, as well as assessing trends in deal activity, fund performance and fundraising.

May 2012
Preqin Asian Private Equity Benchmarks

Preqin is pleased to announce our new Asian Private Equity Benchmarks – the first ever benchmark information made available to the private equity industry on Asian private equity funds. A complimentary service for private equity industry professionals, these benchmarks demonstrate how private equity in the region has outperformed the MSCI Pacific and MSCI EMF indices over the one-, three- and five-year periods.

Apr 2012
Preqin Special Report: US Private Equity

The US represents the largest private equity market in the world. Despite the growth of the industry in Asia-Pacific and developing regions, the industry’s traditional home has remained the largest market in the world for private equity deals and is home to large numbers of institutional investors and fund managers alike. This report aims to analyze US-focused private equity from the perspectives of current fundraising conditions, investor attitudes, and the latest fund performance, framing this vital and most well established part of the industry in its historical context.

Apr 2012
Q1 2012 Private Equity Deals and Exits

A round-up of private equity deals and exits activity in Q1 2012

Apr 2012
Q1 2012 Private Equity Fundraising

The latest stats from the private equity fundraising market

Mar 2012
Private Equity Quarterly Index - PrEQIn

In a much-changed global economic environment, measuring the performance of private equity relative to other investment classes is more important than ever. Preqin has created the first ever private equity index covering the entire industry – the Preqin Private Equity Quarterly Index (PrEQIn). This research report reveals the PrEQIn Index performance of each of the main private strategies since 31st December 2000, how the private equity industry’s performance as a whole compares to that of the public markets, including a separate comparison of buyout and venture, and the difference in the returns of funds ranked in each of the four performance quartiles.

Mar 2012
Preqin Special Report: LP Appetite for Private Equity Co-Investments

Institutional investors are increasingly seeking new ways to extract value from their private equity portfolios and a growing number are setting aside capital for private equity co-investments. This report draws on the results of detailed interviews conducted with over 100 institutional investors from around the world with an interest in co-investment, examining their appetite for this method of investing, their current opinions of the co-investment market, and the outlook for co-investments going forward.

Mar 2012
Q2 2011 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q2 2011. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Mar 2012
Preqin Special Report: European Private Equity

The last year has proven to be particularly significant for private equity as a whole for numerous reasons, not least due to the ongoing eurozone sovereign debt crisis, which saw the largely positive and encouraging fundraising conditions seen at the start of 2011 fall away as renewed fears of financial crisis and recession took grip. This Preqin Special Report aims to analyze Europe-focused private equity from the perspectives of current fundraising conditions, investor attitudes, and the latest fund performance, framing this important part of the industry in its historical context.

Feb 2012
Preqin / Global ARC Study of Asian Institutional Hedge Fund Investments

Asia-Pacific represents a rapidly maturing region home to a growing number of highly sophisticated investors in hedge funds and other alternative assets. Preqin and Global ARC present an in-depth study of Asia-Pacific institutional investors in hedge funds in order to assess this important group and their attitudes towards the asset class.

Feb 2012
Women in Private Equity

A look at the proportion of women holding senior roles at private equity firms around the world.

Jan 2012
Real Estate Fundraising 2011

A summary of private real estate fundraising in 2011.

Jan 2012
2011 Private Equity Deals and Exits

A round up of private equity deals and exits that took place in 2011.

Jan 2012
2011 Private Equity Fundraising

A look at global private equity fundraising activity in 2011.

Jan 2012
2011 Infrastructure Fundraising and Deals

A round up of infrastructure fundraising and deals in 2011.

Dec 2011
Preqin Special Report: Private Equity Compensation and Employment

A survey of over 180 leading private equity firms into their compensation practices and levels of remuneration, as well as an overview of the number of firms and employment levels in the industry.

Dec 2011
Preqin Special Report: Institutional Investor Outlook for Hedge Funds in 2012

The toxic blend of the sovereign debt crisis and slow economic growth impacted some of the biggest and best known hedge funds in 2011. However, even in times of heightened global market volatility institutional investors remain committed to investing in hedge funds.

Nov 2011
Investment Consultant Outlook: Alternative Assets - H2 2011

The opinions of 70 leading alternatives investment consultants on the private equity, private real estate, infrastructure and hedge fund markets and their plans for the coming year.

Nov 2011
Transaction and Monitoring Fees: On the Rebound

Based on the results of joint research conducted by Dechert LLP and Preqin, this report investigates how the levels of both transaction and monitoring fees charged by private equity firms have fluctuated from 2005 to 2010, and also assesses any trends witnessed in the post-2008 recovery period.

Oct 2011
Q3 2011 Private Equity Fundraising

A round up of private equity fundraising during the third quarter of 2011.

Oct 2011
Q3 2011 Infrastructure Fundraising

Fundraising and deals stats from the infrastructure market in Q3 2011.

Oct 2011
Q3 2011 Real Estate Fundraising

Q3 2011 real estate fundraising and deals data

Oct 2011
Q1 2011 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q1 2011. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Oct 2011
Preqin Special Report: Asia-Pacific Private Equity

Asia-Pacific’s emergence as a globally significant region for private equity is no longer a prediction; it is a reality. Fund managers from around the world see the benefit of investing in Asia-Pacific companies, and financial institutions in the region are increasingly aware of how they can put privately raised capital to work. Institutional investors from around the world also see the opportunities available from India to Australasia and are seeking exposure to private equity funds targeting these regions. Nearly a year since opening our Asia office, Preqin Special Report: Asia-Pacific Private Equity represents the collective efforts of our dedicated Asia-Pacific team and provides insight into this growing market.

Oct 2011
Preqin Special Report: Distressed Private Equity

Investor appetite for distressed private equity funds has increased significantly over the past few years, with these funds now accounting for 10% of all private equity fundraising, compared to 3% in 2006. Preqin's latest special report draws on extensive data held by Preqin on the fund managers active in distressed private equity, the funds they manage and current fundraising trends, as well as the results of in-depth interviews conducted with over 50 institutional investors actively investing in distressed private equity.

Sep 2011
Special Report: CRM Systems and Deal Sourcing

Private equity buyout deal flow has picked up significantly in recent months, but competition for deals remains intense. In these competitive times, it has become more important than ever that fund managers are able to effectively source, manage and execute deals. In order to better understand how these conditions are affecting the market and the ways in which firms are operating, LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions teamed up with Preqin to produce CRM Systems and Deal Sourcing, a special report drawing on the results of a survey of buyout fund managers.

Sep 2011
Q4 2010 Private Equity Performance Update

Research report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q4 2010. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Sep 2011
Special Report: Institutional Investors on the Hunt for Hedge Funds

The fundraising environment of the past few years has been difficult and hedge fund managers have had to show great flexibility in adapting to a more demanding institutional investor. In this study we analyze the types of funds that are more likely to be successful in institutional fundraising, as well as taking a closer look at the management groups that institutional investors are seeking.

Jul 2011
Q2 2011 Real Estate Fundraising

A round-up of Q2 2011 real estate fundraising and deals activity.

Jul 2011
Q2 2011 Infrastructure Fundraising and Deals

End of Quarter fundraising and deals data from the unlisted infrastructure market.

Jul 2011
Q2 2011 Private Equity Fundraising

Q2 2011 fundraising statistics.

Jul 2011
Q2 2011 Private Equity Deals

A round-up of Q2 2011 private equity deals and exit activity.

Jun 2011
Overview of Private Equity Real Estate Funds of Funds

Funds of funds have traditionally been a significant source of capital for private equity real estate fund managers, as well as providing access to the asset class for investors that lack the resources, finance, knowledge or experience required for manager selection and committing to funds directly. This special report calls upon some of the key content from the 2011 Preqin Private Equity Real Estate Fund of Funds Review to provide an overview of the latest industry developments.

Jun 2011
Private Equity Fundraising - Mezzanine Funds

In recent years, mezzanine funds – like most fund types in the private equity industry – have suffered from a depressed fundraising environment. This report examines mezzanine fundraising in these difficult times.

May 2011
Private Equity Cleantech in 2011

The private equity cleantech market continues to grow in importance, with fundraising holding up well and exciting new markets opening up in emerging regions. Our latest special report examines the latest industry developments.

May 2011
Q3 2010 PE Performance Update

Research Report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q3 2010. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size and vintage.

Apr 2011
2011 Global Hedge Funds Investor Report

The 2011 Preqin Global Hedge Funds Investor Report reveals all the most important trends in the institutional investor universe, including attitudes by region, type and an investigation into appetite for emerging managers.

Apr 2011
Special Report: Performance of Private Equity Funds of Funds

Drawing on data from Performance Analyst, Preqin has analyzed the performance of private equity funds of funds, their underlying investments and the relationship between predecessor and successor fund performance.

Apr 2011
Special Report: Exits in Private Equity

Using data from Deals Analyst and Performance Analyst, Preqin has
examined trends and performance of the various exit strategies used
by private equity buyout firms to realize gains for their investors.

Apr 2011
Preqin Australian Investor Outlook: Private Equity

With the assistance of The Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL), Preqin has undertaken in-depth analysis of the opinions of Australian institutional investors regarding private equity and their future plans in the asset class.

Preqin Australian Investor Outlook draws on the results of detailed interviews conducted with institutions from across Australia, carried out during February and March 2011.

Apr 2011
Unlisted Infrastructure in Q1 2011: Fundraising and Deals Activity

Two unlisted infrastructure funds reached a final close in Q1 2011 raising an aggregate $0.6bn; the lowest quarterly total since Q2 2004. However, infrastructure fund managers were still able to attract capital, with eight funds holding an interim close during the quarter raising a further $2.2bn, equaling the total capital raised by funds holding a final close in Q4 2010.

Apr 2011
Q1 2011 Private Equity-Backed M&A - Exits at Record Level

Preqin’s quarterly deal flow data shows Q1 2011 exit activity matched record levels set in Q4 2010, while the number and value of new deals fell; 623 PE-backed deals worth $49.9bn were announced.

Apr 2011
Q1 2011 Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Update

Private equity real estate fundraising remains slow in Q1 2011. With $5.8 billion raised by funds holding a final close; fundraising remains at slowest pace since 2003.

Apr 2011
Q1 2011 Private Equity Fundraising Factsheet

Full breakdown of fundraising stats in Q1 2011, including splits by fund type and regional focus, tables showing largest funds closed and more...

Mar 2011
AB-1743 - Placement Agents in CA

AB-1743 came into play in California in 2011, introducing new requirements for fund marketing professionals seeking to gather commitments from certain public pension plans including CalPERS and CalSTRS. Placement agents will now have to register as lobbyists, undergo ethics training in Sacramento and adhere to certain other regulations.

In order to ascertain the effect that changes will have on the third party marketing community, and in light of similar proposals in other US states, Preqin undertook a survey of placement agents to measure the expected impact of the new requirements.

Mar 2011
Secondary Market Outlook: 2011

With buyer and seller pricing expectations moving into closer alignment, 2011 is set to be a bumper year for Secondaries. Preqin's latest research report reveals the potential market for buying and selling in 2011.

Mar 2011
Early Warning System for LPs: The Importance of Early Private Equity Fund Performance

Special Report showing the importance of early performance for buyout and venture capital funds. By analyzing the quartile rankings of funds between their fourth and sixth year and maturity, we show just how important relative performance can be even at an early stage.

Feb 2011
Fundraising: An Insider’s View: Tripp Brower, Capstone Partners

With the fundraising market remaining congested and competitive, we turn to leading placement agent Capstone Partners for an insider’s view of fund positioning, how to approach LPs and market trends.

Feb 2011
Q2 2010 PE Performance Update

Research Report showing latest movement in private equity performance as of Q2 2010. Shows trends over time, comparisons with public markets and more. Includes analysis according to fund type, size, vintage and regional focus.

Feb 2011
IPOs Factsheet

IPOs have become increasingly prevalent towards the end of 2010 and into 2011. Our factsheet highlights some of the key trends.

Feb 2011
Preqin Public Pension Plan Performance Research Report

Private equity commitments have proved successful investments for public pension plans, generating positive returns throughout their lifespan. The latest Preqin Research Report looks at this issue in more detail.

Feb 2011
Preqin Hedge Fund Manager Survey - February 2011

The HF market has undergone many changes in recent years, including shifts in investor make-up, evolving terms and increased attention to investor concerns. In order to quantify past and likely future evolution, Preqin interviewed 60 hedge fund managers on a variety of topics.

Feb 2011
Infrastructure Fundraising Factsheet: February 2011

A round up of the latest infrastructure fundraising stats.

Feb 2011
Egypt Private Equity - Factsheet

A factsheet showing some key stats and trends in the Egyptian private equity market - covers fundraising, fund managers and investor data.

Feb 2011
Infrastructure Deals: February 2011

A round up of infrastructure deals stats 2011 YTD

Jan 2011
2011 PE Fund of Funds Special Report

A Preqin Special Report featuring an overview of activity in the private equity fund of funds market. Topics covered include fundraising, performance, institutional investors, listed funds and more.

Jan 2011
2010 Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising

Factsheet showing PERE fundraising in 2010.

Jan 2011
2010 Infrastructure Fundraising and Deals

Infrastructure fundraising and deals in 2010

Jan 2011
Factsheet showing stats for PE-backed deals and exits in 2010

A factsheet showing all the key statistics for private equity-backed deals and exits taking place in 2010.

Jan 2011
2010 Private Equity Fundraising Factsheet

A factsheet showing all the fundraising statistics for private equity in Q4 2010 and the year as a whole.

Dec 2010
AIFM Directive - Industry Survey Results

The AIFM Directive is set to have a profound effect on the alternatives industry in Europe, with managers around the world seeking to gain commitments from European investors also being affected. Our latest survey investigates how the European alternatives industry feels about the legislation and what the key effects of its introduction are going to be.

Dec 2010
Strategy in Focus: Credit Funds

Despite being less popular than traditional hedge fund strategies, credit hedge funds have been gaining in popularity faster than their counterparts in the last two years. In this research report we take an in-depth look at the investors seeking opportunities to invest in credit funds.

Nov 2010
Infrastructure Deals: November 2010

A round up of the latest deal activity in the unlisted infrastructure market.

Nov 2010
Private Equity in Asia

The period 2003 – 2008 saw unprecedented growth within the Asian private equity industry. Fig. 1 shows the increase in total capital raised annually by funds focusing on the region between the period 2003 and 2008, when a record $91bn was raised by 194 funds achieving a final close.

Nov 2010
Alternatives Investment Consultants

Investment consultants have always represented a vital sector within the alternatives arena, but in recent years their influence has grown significantly. With investors placing additional focus on evaluating existing manager relationships and exercising increased caution when making new investments, the role of their investment consultants has never been more important.

Nov 2010
Cleantech in Emerging Markets

Cleantech investment prospects are global and it is estimated that of the $95 billion to be invested in the sector in 2010, 45% will be  deployed outside of the US and Europe. In emerging markets in particular, a plethora of opportunities to invest privately in cleantech have transpired.

Nov 2010
Impact of Solvency II Directive on Real Estate Investment

Solvency II is a fundamental review of the capital adequacy regime for the European insurance industry. It aims to establish a revised set of EU-wide capital requirements and risk management standards that will replace the current Solvency requirements.

Nov 2010
Infrastructure Fundraising November 2010

Infrastructure fundraising has improved significantly in 2010, with 20 funds reaching a final close so far this year raising an aggregate $24bn. This is more than three times the $7.8bn raised by unlisted infrastructure funds in the whole of 2009. The fundraising market remains challenging, but investors are clearly growing more confident in the wake of the financial crisis, and fund managers are once again beginning to attract capital.

Nov 2010
India-Based Fund Managers

A summary of private equity real estate fundraising by India-based fund managers in the last decade.

Nov 2010
Preqin PERE - State of the industry special report

This Special Report takes exclusive intelligence from the 2010 Preqin PERE Review in order to investigate the scale of the current issues. It also uncovers some key facts and statistics relating to the global PERE market

Nov 2010
Infrastructure Fundraising Q3 2010

There are currently 109 unlisted infrastructure funds on the road targeting an aggregate $76.3bn. In terms of target capital, this is significantly lower than the $107.8bn being sought by 107 funds in market in Q3 2009 and is also considerably down on the $88.8bn being sought by 100 funds in market in Q1 2010.

Oct 2010
Infrastructure Deal Activity Q3 2010

Despite the positive growth in the fundraising market, infrastructure deal volume remains restricted by the contracted credit markets and inflexible asset valuations.

Oct 2010
The Institutional Hedge Fund Investor 2010

The landscape of the institutional market has changed rapidly during this time. The effect of a changing financial climate in the wake of the credit crisis and global financial difficulties has had far reaching consequences in the hedge fund market.

Oct 2010
Private Equity Investor Survey October 2010

Preqin’s latest complimentary research report investigates current institutional investor attitudes towards private equity funds and their plans for the future. The report is based on a survey of 100 significant institutional investors in private equity located across the globe.

Oct 2010
Finding Some Common Ground: Fees, Fund Structures and Leverage

In a recent Preqin survey, 70% of institutional investors stated plans to make further unlisted infrastructure fund commitments in the coming 12 months, up from 40% in October 2009. This increased investor confidence is shown in recent fundraising figures, with 15 infrastructure funds reaching a final close so far in 2010, raising an aggregate $18.7bn. This is already more than double the $7.8bn raised in the whole of 2009.

Oct 2010
Q3 2010 PERE Fundraising

There was an increase in aggregate capital raised in Q3 2010 from the previous quarter of 14%, with 19 funds closing with aggregate commitments of $8.7 billion.

Oct 2010
The Venture Capital Industry

An examination of the venture capital industry, including how the industry has performed, the size and scope of active firms worldwide, latest fundraising statistics and the views of institutional investors on venture capital allocations.

Sep 2010
Infrastructure Deals: September 2010

In September 2010, the Atlandes consortium was named as the preferred bidder for the A63 Highway concession, a 105-mile toll road stretching between Salles and Saint-Geours-de-Maremne in Southwest France.

Sep 2010
Asian Investors in US Hedge Funds

Asia is a burgeoning region for institutional investors with an appetite for hedge funds. Many investors in hedge funds from Asia have diversified into the asset class only recently, following turbulence in equity markets and a growing number of opportunities in this segment of the market.

Sep 2010
European-based fund managers

The number of funds raised by European-based firms peaked in 2007, when 44 funds were raised by managers in the region. Aggregate commitments peaked at €6.7 billion in the same year.

Sep 2010
Market Neutral Hedge Funds

Market neutral hedge funds are a preference of 11.7% of the institutional investors on Preqin’s Hedge Fund Investor Profiles database. There has been a drop in their popularity amongst institutional investors over the past year as investors have rebalanced their portfolios, moving away from market neutral strategies into other hedge fund strategies such as global macro.

Sep 2010
Q1 2010 Preqin Private Equity Performance Update Report

The latest information on private equity performance as of March 31st 2010. Includes one year, three year and five year returns; plus data showing change in fund NAVs.

Sep 2010
Infrastructure: Lost in Transition?

The unlisted infrastructure industry is going through a period of transition.

Sep 2010
Preqin Hedge Fund Investor Survey Sept 2010

Over 60% of respondents in the latest Preqin hedge fund investor survey stated that fund terms and conditions had become more favourable for the investor in the last 12 months.

Sep 2010
Preqin Real Estate Fundraising Update - August

An update of real estate fundraising in August.

Sep 2010
Preqin Infrastructure Fundraising Update, September 2010

An update of infrastructure fundraising in September.

Aug 2010
PE Performance: Mega, Large, Mid-Market and Small Buyout Funds

An examination of private equity performance for buyout funds based on size. We look at measuring and comparing returns generated by mega, large, mid-market and small vehicles.

Aug 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Investor Survey: Plans for the Next 12 Months

Preqin recently surveyed over 160 institutional investors in order to uncover the key issues currently affecting the private real estate asset class.

Aug 2010
Hedge Fund Investors in Focus: European Banks

An in-depth look at European banks and why they are an important source of capital for hedge funds throughout the world.

Aug 2010
Focus on Deals: August 2010

An update on unlisted infrastructure deals occuring around the world.

Aug 2010
Hedge Fund Strategy in Focus: Currency / FX Hedge Funds

An in-depth look at investors in FX/currency funds as the strategy has become increasingly attractive to institutional investors.

Aug 2010
Asia-Pacific-based Fund Managers

A look at real estate fund managers based in Asia Pacific.

Aug 2010
Infrastructure Investor Survey Results

We interview over 60 institutional investors in infrastructure to uncover the biggest issues facing the industry at present.

Aug 2010
Are the ILPA Principles Being Followed?

Using Preqin’s extensive data on terms and conditions taken from the newly released 2010 Preqin Fund Terms Advisor publication, it is possible to assess the level to which new funds are adhering to a selection of quantifi able ILPA ‘best practices’.

Aug 2010
Hedge Funds Institutional Investor Survey - H2 2010

Preqin surveyed 50 leading institutional investors from around the world in order to ascertain their plans for hedge fund investments in the next twelve months.

Jul 2010
US-based investors in emerging markets

Approximately 54% of all hedge fund investors on Preqin's database are US-based.

Jul 2010
The Private Equity Market in Africa

While the African private equity market is yet to achieve landmark status on the global alternatives map, evidence suggests that the sector is expanding and new funds are rapidly increasing in both size and reach.

Jul 2010
Q2 2010 Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Update

Fundraising hit a new five-year low in  Q2 2010, when 20 private equity real estate funds closed having raised an aggregate $7.3 billion.

Jul 2010
Institutional Movement from Funds of Hedge Funds to Direct Investment

There have been significant changes in the hedge fund industry over the last two years. Institutional investors now constitute a significant proportion of the investors in hedge funds and their demands for transparency, liquidity and better fee terms are shaping the industry as it emerges from the financial crisis.

Jul 2010
Real Estate Fund Terms and Conditions: Fluctuating Fees?

There has been a significant fall in the number and aggregate value of funds successfully raised in the private equity real estate market since the onset of the global economic downturn.

Jul 2010
Real Estate Fundraising Update July 2010

A look at the latest real estate fundraising statistics.

Jul 2010
Q2 2010 Private Equity Backed Deals Factsheet

An overview of private equity backed deal-flow in Q2 2010, including splits by industry, size, region plus details on biggest deals and exits.

Jul 2010
Q2 Private Equity Fundraising Factsheet

Research report showing all the key statistics on private equity fundraising in Q2 2010.

Jun 2010
Q4 2009 Preqin Performance Update Report

The latest information on private equity performance as of December 31st 2009. Includes one year, three year and five year returns; plus data showing change in fund NAVs.

Jun 2010
Strategy in Focus: Event-Driven Hedge Funds

According to Preqin’s database, there has been an upsurge of interest in event-driven hedge funds in 2009, which has carried over into 2010.

Jun 2010
Survey of Investors in Hedge Funds on their Decision Making Processes

In this survey we set out to better understand how institutional investors are selecting hedge funds, and what their preferences are for finding out about new opportunities.

Jun 2010
US-Based Fund Managers

A look at US-based real estate fund managers.

Jun 2010
Real Estate Fund of Funds - Overview of the Sector

Real estate funds of funds play an important role in the private real estate market as a whole, acting as key investors for fund managers and allowing smaller institutions, which lack the capital or resources to construct their own fund portfolios, to gain real estate exposure diversified by strategy, geography and property type. This Special Report investigates the latest industry trends.

Jun 2010
Private Equity Secondaries: The Market in 2010

Following the onset of the financial crisis, late 2008 and early 2009 saw a number of institutional investment portfolios enter a state of disharmony and distress.

Jun 2010
Is Infrastructure Living Up to Expectations?

Since the emergence of unlisted infrastructure funds in the 1990s, private investment in infrastructure has grown rapidly with a variety of institutional investors and fund managers entering the marketplace. Infrastructure is now by a majority of investors viewed as a separate independent asset class, but the evolution of the sector is far from complete.

Jun 2010
Focus on Fundraising: May 2010

Infrastructure fundraising in May 2010

Jun 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Update - June

An update of private equity real estate fundraising.

Jun 2010
Investor Attitudes Towards the Private Equity Secondaries Market

Research report exploring investor attitudes towards private equity secondaries.

Jun 2010
Real Estate Fund of Funds and Their Contribution to Market Recovery

Real estate funds of funds play an important role in the private real estate market as a whole, acting as key investors for fund managers and allowing smaller institutions, which lack the capital or resources to construct their own fund portfolios, to gain real estate exposure diversified by strategy, geography and property type.

May 2010
Multi Strategy Hedge Funds

This month we examined investors in multi-strategy hedge funds. Only a relatively small proportion of the institutional investors on the Preqin database,16%, state a preference for such vehicles, with most investors either investing in funds of funds in order to diversify their portfolios or preferring to invest in a range of strategy-specific funds instead.

May 2010
Prominant US States Within the Private Equity Industry

There are over 2,600 private equity firms headquartered in the US and over two-thirds of these are located within six states. New York, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois and Connecticut are the biggest states in terms of number of private equity firms and the amount of capital raised by such firms over the last 10 years.

May 2010
Focus on Deals: May 2010

In May 2010, Zachry Hastings Infrastructure Fund, Utilities Trust of Australia and The Infrastructure Fund purchased a combined 55% stake in the Freeport LNG Terminal, a liquified natural gas (LNG) receiving and regasification terminal located in Texas. 30% was bought from Cheniere Energy and the remaining 25% from an unidentified seller. Venable acted as the legal advisor to the purchasing consortium.

May 2010
Secondaries Funds

Preqin has recently introduced a new performance benchmark for secondaries funds, aiming to bring increased transparency to the private equity market. With about 200 funds raised historically, secondaries is a relatively small but growing sector within the private equity industry. Holding performance data for 120 secondaries funds, accounting for 79% of the aggregate capital raised by such funds, we have been able to calculate comprehensive benchmarks for the sector.

May 2010
Value Added Fund Managers

The number of funds raised by value added fund managers peaked in 2007, when 115 funds raised aggregate commitments of USD 49 billion.

May 2010
Infrastructure Deals to Date 2010

Despite the recent growth in the infrastructure fundraising market, infrastructure deal volume continues to be restricted by the effects of the financial crisis.

May 2010
Investors in Focus: UK Public Pension Funds

There was a significant increase in the proportion of UK public pension schemes investing in hedge funds over the course of 2009 a trend that continued into the first half of 2010. Today 53% of all UK public pension funds invest in hedge funds, a significant increase from Q1 2009 when only 38% had exposure to the asset class.

May 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Funds at End of Investment Period Sitting on $70-$80 billion in Dry Powder

The boom in private equity real estate fundraising prior to Q4 2008 saw increasing amounts of capital committed to the asset class. However, following the global financial crisis and severe declines in property prices, the number of completed deals has fallen significantly. With a median investment period for real estate funds of three years, many fund managers are now approaching the end of their investment periods with large amounts of capital yet to be invested. For example, vintage 2007 funds have $67 billion in uncalled capital available for investment.

May 2010
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Preqin Research Report

Preqin's latest complimentary Research Report provides an overview of trends in sovereign wealth fund activity, along with key statistics and a league table showing the top 25 institutions by assets under management.

May 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising in Q1 2010

The first quarter of 2010 was another slow quarter for private equity real estate fundraisin, with 12 funds reaching a final close, receiving aggregate commitments of $9.8 billion. 

May 2010
Private Equity Secondaries Market

Preqin's latest complimentary research report provides an overview of market conditions, along with vital research on secondaries pricing, buyers, sellers and intermediaries.

Apr 2010
Investors Plans for Future Private Equity Fund Investments

This report examines how the levels of fundraising fell as many investors were either unable or unwilling to make new investments in private equity, as the denominator effect left significant numbers of LPs over-allocated to the asset class and a lack of distributions from portfolio holdings exacerbated this situation.

Apr 2010
Private Equity Cleantech: A Booming Sector

Since 2005, the number of private equity funds that include cleantech investments as part or all of their strategy scope has grown significantly. Preqin examines this growing sector.

Apr 2010
Distressed Private Equity Returns

This report examines the returns of distressed debt, turnaround and special situations funds.

Apr 2010
Q1 2010 Fundraising and Buyout Deals Update

This report features an in-depth look at Q1 2010 private equity fundraising and also first quarter deal-flow for buyout funds.

Apr 2010
Infrastructure Q1 2010 Update

2010 Infrastructure Fundraising Eclipses 2009 Levels: $11.7 billion raised by April 2010 already surpasses the total capital raised in 2009 ($7bn). However, fundraising remains challenging and infrastructure deal volume is limited.

Apr 2010
Q1 2010 Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Update

Global private equity real estate fundraising increased slightly for funds closed in Q1 2010 compared to the previous quarter. This research report looks at the number and type of funds closed in the quarter.

Apr 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Distressed Debt Fund Managers

Preqin research report looking at distressed and debt real estate funds and fundraising.

Apr 2010
Hedge Funds: The Fee Debate - An End to 2 & 20?

Preqin carried out a survey of hedge fund managers and fund of hedge funds managers to assess how the market crisis had resulted in a shift of power from managers to investors and how this in turn affected the terms and conditions of hedge funds and funds of hedge funds.

Apr 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Distressed and Debt Market

Since the onset of the financial crisis, distressed and debt strategies have grown in importance within the private real estate industry. Preqin research reveals a growth in the proportion of funds employing debt and debt strategies, and also in the number of investors seeking to add funds of this type to their portfolio.

Apr 2010
Q1 2010 Private Equity Fundraising Update

Private equity fundraising shows slight improvement in Q1 2010: $50.4bn raised in Q1 2010 represents a 5% improvement from Q4 2009.

Apr 2010
Real Estate Fundraising Update April 2010

There are currently 382 private equity real estate funds in market, targeting aggregate commitments of $154 billion.

Apr 2010
Q1 2010 Global Buyout Deals Update

Global private equity-backed deals at $26.6bn for Q1 2010 with a total of 307 PE backed deals announced in Q1 2010.

Mar 2010
Family Offices in Private Equity - Preqin Survey Results

Preqin surveys 34 family offices from around the world in order to ascertain their feelings towards the private equity market.

Mar 2010
Private Equity Real Estate: Core-Plus Fund Managers

Core-plus funds provide investors with the opportunity to invest in moderate-risk real estate vehicles that provide moderate returns. In this fact sheet we examine the current core-plus fundraising market.

Mar 2010
Q3 2009 Preqin Performance Update Report

The latest information on private equity performance as of September 30th 2009. Includes one year, three year and five year returns; plus data showing change in fund NAVs.

Mar 2010
PERE Fund Managers in 2010: Key Areas of Focus

2010 is set to see many private equity real estate fund managers that held off making new deals last year resume investment activity. We look at the key areas they will be investing in.

Mar 2010
UCITS III Survey Results

UCITS III compliant funds have seen a a growth in interest from both investors and fund managers in recent times. We conducted a survey of both of these groups in order to see what the future holds for this market.

Mar 2010
Sovereign Wealth Funds Total Assets Grow to $3.51 Trillion

Market Recovery in 2009 Helps Some Funds to Increase AUM - Preqin’s latest report, the 2010 Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review, reveals that the aggregate total assets of all sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has continued to increase over the past year.

Mar 2010
Preqin Private Equity Benchmarks: All Private Equity

Our complimentary Research Report shows information on benchmarks based upon data for 4,808 funds of all types from around the world.

Mar 2010
Preqin Private Equity Benchmarks: Buyout

Our complimentary Research Report shows information on benchmarks based upon data for 636 global buyout funds of vintages 1990 to 2008 as of 31st December 2008.

Mar 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Update

The latest private equity real estate fundraising figures, with a special focus on Asia and Rest of World-based vehicles currently on the road.

Feb 2010
Hedge Funds: Distressed Securities Investors

Figures from Preqin’s database indicate a 33% growth in the number of investors interested in distressed securities from 2008, making it one of the fastest growing strategies in terms of institutional investor interest. This fact sheet examines how the once-niche investment style of distressed securities is increasingly attracting mainstream investors.

Feb 2010
European Investors Investing in US Hedge Funds

As the hub of the hedge fund industry, the US provides diverse investment options for investors. As a result, 29% of all European hedge fund investors on the Preqin database state US-based hedge funds as a preference.

Feb 2010
PERE Investor Survey: Looking Back and Moving Forwards

In Q4 2009, Preqin carried out a survey of 90 institutional private equity real estate investors to investigate their attitudes towards private equity real estate and their intentions for the asset class in 2010.

Feb 2010
Managed Accounts on the Upswing

In January 2010 Preqin carried out a survey of 50 institutional investors to determine current demand for managed accounts. Concurrently, Preqin surveyed 60 fund of funds managers to ascertain the present supply of managed accounts in the hedge fund industry.

Feb 2010
Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising Results: 2009

Results on private equity real estate fundraising in 2009 and results from Preqin's survey on investor appetite for real estate in 2010.

Feb 2010
Private Equity Investor Survey

In order to assess LP appetite for private equity in the year ahead, we surveyed 106 significant institutional investors selected from Preqin’s industry-leading Investor Intelligence database of 4,000 LPs.

Jan 2010
Number of Infrastructure Deals Involving Unlisted Fund Managers in 2009 at a Four-Year Low

First drop in annual deal volume since emergence of unlisted infrastructure asset class as unlisted infrastructure fund managers across the globe completed 130 deals in 2009, the lowest annual total since 2005.

Jan 2010
Performance of Mega, Large, Mid and Small Buyout Funds

The effects of the changing credit market and global economic downturn on different areas of the buyout industry can now be seen through examining the performance of different sized vehicles since the onset of the financial crisis in the third quarter of 2008.

Jan 2010
Q4 2009 Private Equity Fundraising Update

Private equity fundraising has had its worst year since 2004, with only $246bn raised by 482 funds worldwide. This is 61% down on the $636bn raised in 2008, and 62% down on the record $646bn raised in 2007. Q4 2009 represents a low point for the year, with only $35bn raised by 75 funds – the lowest quarterly total since Q3 2003.

Dec 2009
The Private Equity Secondaries Boom – When will it occur?

Preqin examines how the secondary market has grown significantly in recent years, with transaction volume reaching a record high $20bn in 2008. However, this figure can still be considered relatively low, given that it represented less than 1% of the size of the entire private equity industry.

Dec 2009
Employment and Compensation in the Private Equity Real Estate Industry

The number of firms active in private equity real estate has grown consistently year on year since the emergence of this specific sector of the private equity industry. Preqin's research report uses data on hundreds of employees actively employed by over 50 leading private equity real estate firms worldwide.

Dec 2009
Overview of the Global Hedge Fund Institutional Investor Universe: 2009

Preqin’s online database, Hedge Investor Profiles, currently holds information on 2,500 institutional investors worldwide that are either actively investing, or considering investment, in hedge funds. Preqin examines the breakdown of investor universe by investor type and by region.

Dec 2009
Private Equity Performance as of Q2 2009

Using data from Performance Analyst, Preqin has analysed the returns generated by private equity partnerships as at 30th June 2009 in order to provide an independent and unbiased description of the industry performance.

Nov 2009
Employment and Compensation in the Private Equity Industry

The number of active private equity firms has grown steadily year on year since the emergence of the industry. Preqin's research report uses data on hundreds of employees actively employed by over 50 leading private equity firms worldwide. It also includes the results of our detailed survey on all different aspects of compensation practices.

Oct 2009
Private Equity Performance Report - Fund Data as of Q1 2009

Using data from Performance Analyst, Preqin has analysed the returns generated by private equity partnerships as at 31 March 2009 in order to provide an independent and unbiased description of the industry performance.

Oct 2009
Endowment LPs - Survey Results

Endowments are a prominent type of investor in private equity, typically allocating over 11% of their assets under management to the asset class. In order to understand their current sentiment towards the private equity market Preqin has undertaken a detailed survey and analysis of the investor type.

Oct 2009
Research Report - PE Real Estate Update

The past year has seen a dramatic turnaround in the fortunes of the private equity real estate market. Our latest complimentary research report investigates the scale of this change, and examines whether recent poor fundraising performance represents a short term hiatus or long term shift in investor attitudes towards the asset class.

Oct 2009
Survey of Institutional Investor Support Towards Infrastructure Funds

In October 2009 Preqin surveyed 42 leading institutional investors in infrastructure from around the world as to their opinions towards the current unlisted fund market.

Oct 2009
Have Hedge Fund Investors Recovered from the Crash?

Preqin's investor survey on various issues key to the hedge fund industry today.

Oct 2009
Q3 2009 Real Estate Fundraising Update

Results on private equity real estate fundraising over Q3 2009.

Oct 2009
Research Report - Insurance Companies as Private Equity Investors

Insurance companies are an important institutional investor group within the private equity industry, and are amongst the biggest and most important backers of funds.

In order to understand their current sentiment towards the private equity market Preqin has undertaken a detailed survey and analysis of the investor type.

Oct 2009
Q3 2009 Fundraising Update

Preliminary results on private equity fundraising over Q3 2009.

Sep 2009
Research Report - Life Sciences

Preqin is today releasing a short research report looking at trends in private equity fundraising activity in the life science market. We uncover how much capital has been raised, who the big players are, and which institutional investors have been committing to new funds.

Sep 2009
Real Estate Dry Powder: Record Levels in Rocky Times

How much dry powder is there available for investment in real estate projects and where it will be invested?

Aug 2009
Research Report - Reaction to SEC Proposals to Ban Political Contributions and Placement Agents

Preqin has produced this research report in order to assess the potential impact of the proposed changes in the private equity industry that would be brought about by the introduction of SEC proposed rule release IA-2910 relating to the introduction of Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5.

We surveyed 50 leading US institutional investors to gauge their opinions on the banning of political contributions from investment advisors and the banning of placement agent use by investment funds seeking support from public pension plans.

Aug 2009
Preqin Infrastructure Research Report - A Pause in the Growth Story?

The private infrastructure market has grown dramatically in recent years, with fundraising recently reaching record levels following a surge in interest from institutional investors. However, in the first half of 2009, fundraising has collapsed. What has caused this dramatic change, and what is the outlook for the asset class?

Aug 2009
Private Equity Real Estate - Scandinavian Managers Key Stats and Facts

Scandinavian-based private equity real estate is a significant part of the global market, with a number of large firms based in the region. This fact sheet will highlight a few of the key players as well as some interesting trends and statistics.

Aug 2009
Hedge Fund Strategy in Focus: Convertible Arbitrage

Key stats and facts on Convertible Arbitrage including information on investor interest in the strategy.

Aug 2009
Investor Attitudes to the PERE Secondaries

As a result of the global economic downturn investors have had to review their investment portfolios in light of more testing circumstances. The viability, strengths and weaknesses of holdings within real estate private equity portfolios have come under scrutiny from investors looking to circumvent, soften or even benefit from instability caused by the economic downturn. This has led to a dramatic increase in the number of investors seeking to both sell and also buy interests on the secondary private equity real estate market.

Aug 2009
Preqin Private Equity Benchmarks: Venture

Our complimentary Research Report shows information on benchmarks based upon data for 756 global venture funds of vintages 1980 to 2008 as of 31st December 2008.

Aug 2009
Preqin LP Survey - August 2009

This special report reveals investor sentiment towards private equity at the midway point of 2009. Contains the results of a survey of 100 institutional investors in the asset class.

Aug 2009
Future of the mega fund market and fundraising predictions for H2 2009

We examine the future of the mega fundraising market, and make some predictions for fundraising in the second half of 2009.

Jul 2009
Research Report: HF Fees Driven Down by Institutional Pressure

Our complimentary Research Report shows more information on the latest trends fees for hedge funds, all based upon an extensive survey carried out in April - June 2009 involving both single manager fund managers and funds of funds, across a wide variety of strategies, global regions and total AUM.

Jul 2009
Factsheet - NYC Buyout Firms: Key Stats and Facts

Using Preqin's Fund Manager Profiles product, we examine some of the key stats and facts for New York's buyout firms.

Jul 2009
Research Report: Q2 2009 PE Fundraising Update

As the year has progressed, conditions have improved, and Q2 fundraising was 25% up on Q1, reaching an aggregate $80bn. However, with over 1,600 funds still on the road, competition remains intense. Our latest complimentary research report outlines the full details of the latest fundraising activity in Q2 2009.

Jul 2009
Research Report: Fund Terms After the Crash

The terms of private equity funds are a top consideration for investors currently in the market for new investments. Following the onset of the credit crunch there has been considerable pressure from investors demanding lower fees. In this complimentary research report, we outline the full details of how conditions have changed since September of 2008.

Jun 2009
Research Report: Private Equity Cleantech

Over the course of 2009 Preqin has been building up its data and information on the PE cleantech industry, and is releasing a complimentary research report which outlines some of the key findings.

Apr 2009
Research Report: Q1 2009 Fundraising Update

Our latest complimentary research report outlines the full details of the latest fundraising activity in Q1 2009, and outlines our predictions for the coming year.

Jan 2009
Preqin 2008 Fundraising Review

The credit crunch had a negative effect on fundraising for the final quarter of the year, with capital raised during the final three months significantly down on the levels experienced in recent years. The Q4 fundraising update gives all the details, plus an overview of fundraising for the whole year.

Dec 2008
Outlook for Private Equity - MENA Region

On November 18th – 19th Preqin had the privilege of taking part in the 2008 Private Equity World MENA conference in Dubai, run by Terrapinn. Coming so soon after the market dislocations of October, and in the midst of the renewed turbulence in November, this was a great opportunity to gauge the sentiment of 281 leading institutional investors, private equity firms and advisors active in the MENA region. Together with Terrapinn we used the opportunity to conduct a series of participant polls to assess how these key players see the current situation and prospects for
private equity over the short and medium term.

Nov 2008
Hedge Fund Investor Research – November 2008

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: Make-up of Institutional Investor Universe by Type and Institutional Investors Attitudes to Hedge Fund Investing.  This month’s research report is taken from our latest publication - the 2009 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Investor Review. In it we ask why institutional investors are investing in hedge funds and their attitude to the asset class in 2009 and beyond.

Nov 2008
Alternative Investment Advisors

Advisors are an integral part of the private equity landscape, and maintaining a good relationship with these custodians of investor capital should be a major consideration for all professionals involved in fund marketing and IR. We undertook a study showing which types of investors are utilising their services and what advice has being given since the credit crunch.

Oct 2008
Preqin LP Survey Special Report - Cautious Optimism Amid the Turmoil

Investors have seen all asset classes suffer during the recent market turmoil, and the long-term outlook remains highly uncertain. In order to assess the impact on institutions’ private equity programs, and their future intentions for the asset class, Preqin’s LP Survey team has undertaken a survey of current LP opinion and sentiment.

Oct 2008
Global Fundraising Update Q3-2008

The credit crunch is beginning to have a serious effect on fundraising, with the number and value of vehicles raised in Q3 2008 falling significantly in comparison with recent times.

Aug 2008
Global Fundraising Update Q2-2008

Despite continuing problems in the credit markets, private equity fundraising has continued at a strong pace in terms of capital commitments, with a total of $170 billion committed during Q2 2008. Although fundraising has maintained a strong pace in terms of aggregate commitments raised, the number of vehicles achieving a final close has fallen considerably from earlier quarters, and is still falling well short of the required level to bring stability and equilibrium to the fundraising market.

May 2008
Hedge Fund Investor Research - May 2008

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: The Growing Appetite of Institutional Investors for Emerging Manager Hedge Funds. In this month’s Preqin Hedge research report we conducted a survey of over 50 institutional investors (excluding fund of hedge funds) in hedge funds to find out more about their appetite for emerging manager hedge funds.

Mar 2008
Hedge Fund Investor Research - March 2008

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: The Growing Influence of Institutional Investors in Hedge Funds: Results of Hedge Fund Manager Survey. In this month’s Hedge Fund Research Report we have surveyed 50 hedge fund managers to find out about their institutional client bases and the changes this has led to in their firm. Managers were interviewed from across the spectrum of strategies and styles, varying in AUM, track record and location.

Jan 2008
Distressed Debt Report Q1 2008

With the recent well-publicised turbulence in the global credit markets, many commentators have questioned whether the time is ripe for distressed debt and special situations funds to prosper. Whilst it is indeed true that the prospects for these investment strategies look better than ever, the reality is that these funds have already been enjoying great success for quite some time, with stellar returns for LPs and strong fundraising conditions for GPs.

Dec 2007
Hedge Fund Investor Research - December 2007

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: Institutional Investors in Hedge Funds Remain Positive. Over recent years the levels of institutional investor interest in hedge fund vehicles has risen to previously unparalleled levels, with institutional capital now accounting for 40% of all commitments made to the hedge fund asset class. Traditionally more reliant on commitments from high-net-worth individuals, hedge fund managers are now having to adapt their products in order to appeal to this increasingly vital source of capital.

May 2007
Hedge Fund Investor Research - May 2007

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: Institutional Investors set to Invest $85bn into Hedge Funds. Towards the end of the last century the majority of commitments made to hedge fund vehicles were coming from high-net-worth individuals. With institutional investors worldwide increasing their allocations to alternatives, the hedge fund industry is receiving greater levels of backing from investors of this type than at any other point in the history of the asset class. In order to maintain these levels of support, the industry must adapt in order to respond to the demands and requirements of these new investors.