This month marks the 100th issue of Private Equity Spotlight and looks at how the industry and Preqin has changed since the first issue in 2005. Our feature article looks at growth funds and why this investment strategy is more prominent in emerging markets and Paul Botha of Metier looks at the stat…

This month’s Infrastructure Spotlight looks at the unlisted infrastructure industry in Africa, providing a detailed analysis of the key issues and trends in this developing continent, and the opportunities for infrastructure to support the region’s growth and development. Also this month, we examine…

This month’s Private Equity Spotlight looks at the ongoing process of consolidation within the fund of funds industry and the reasons for this. Also this month, we talk to EVCA on the importance of George Anson being elected Chariman of EVCA, as well as the state of the European private equity marke…

This month’s edition of Private Equity Spotlight looks at the venture capital conundrum and analyzes why investors are still attracted to venture capital funds despite recent disappointing returns? Also this month, taken from the 2013 Preqin Investor Network Global Alternatives Report, Stephen Crave…

With South America providing a wealth of opportunity for infrastructure investments, this month's Infrastructure Spotlight looks at the latest data for the region, including fund managers actively targeting South America, investors with a preference for South America-focused investments, and the lat…

Following the launch of the 2013 Preqin Investor Network Global Alternatives Report, this month’s edition of Private Equity Spotlight features an exclusive interview with Mark O’Hare, CEO, Preqin, discussing the benefits of Preqin Investor Network and what it means for the private equity industry.  …

This month’s edition of Infrastructure Spotlight looks at the opportunities and challenges in the current infrastructure market for investors, including a look at the funds in market, the management fee charged by funds during the investment period, and the average length of time on the road. Also i…

This month’s Private Equity Spotlight analyzes the important of the first close in the private equity fundraising process. We take a look at whether fund managers are now taking longer to reach a first close and if less capital is being secured, and how this can impact future fundraising success. Al…

This month's edition of Private Equity Spotlight explores the recent growth of the natural resources industry and the outlook for private equity investment in the space in 2013. We examine current and historical fundraising activity, performance of natural resources funds and recent trends in invest…

With investor interest in emerging markets continuing to grow, this month's edition of Private Equity Spotlight takes a look at private equity investments in the BRIC nations. We examine which BRIC countries are attracting the most private equity investment, fundraising activity in the BRIC countrie…

This month's edition of Infrastructure Spotlight explores the increasing prominence of the infrastructure debt market, looking at how the infrastructure debt space has evolved, what the role of separate accounts and mandates is in the infrastructure debt market, and which investors are looking to in…

This month's edition of Infrastructure Spotlight uses data from the 2013 Preqin Global Infrastructure Report to provide a comprehensive review of 2012, including fundraising, investor appetite and deals data. Plus, the latest industry news, PPP/PFI-focused fund managers and investors, and upcoming c…

This month's edition provides a summary of the private equity industry throughout 2012, and outlook for the coming year, including fundraising trends, deal activity and investor sentiment.

Preqin's latest survey of institutional investors indicates significant appetite for investment in venture capital over the coming 12 months. This month's edition of Private Equity Spotlight examines the latest trends across the venture capital industry, exploring how investor appetite for venture c…

This month’s edition of Infrastructure Spotlight analyzes the latest fundraising data in order to explore the prospects for fundraising in 2013, and considers the evolution of the fundraising market since the global financial crisis, realistic prospects for infrastructure funds over the coming year …

With 141 funds currently on the road targeting investor capital, in this month's edition of Infrastructure Spotlight we explore the main concerns of investors currently investing in infrastructure, and look at how GPs can address these concerns when marketing their funds. We also analyze the latest …

This month’s edition explores the latest trends in the private equity secondary market, including the potential impact of recent activity on the market’s future and also the latest statistics on secondary buyouts.

In this month's Infrastructure Spotlight, which features data from the new 2012 Preqin Infrastructure Review, we explore the current infrastructure market and the outlook for the future of the asset class. In addition, we round-up the latest infrastructure and deals statistics and provide up to date…