Over the past decade, China has become an increasingly appealing investment destination for private equity fund managers worldwide: $20bn was raised by China-specific funds in 2017 YTD (as at November), over 3x the amount recorded in 2007. The rapid growth of the Chinese private equity market has le…

The natural resources fundraising landscape remained strong over H1 2017: 49 funds reached a final close, securing $42bn in institutional capital commitments. The average size of funds closed in the period increased significantly in comparison to H1 2016 from $553mn to $920mn.

First-time private equity fund managers commonly face challenges securing commitments from LPs due to the heavy emphasis placed on the particular characteristics attached to successful closed-end investment vehicles. Prospective investors typically prioritize a GP’s track record in terms of performa…

 

There are positive signs that the natural resources industry is recovering from the difficulties seen over recent years. As at 30 September 2016 (the most recent data available), the PrEQIn Natural Resources Index* had seen only its second increase in returns since June 2015, rising 3.3 points to 11…

Secondaries funds have become an attractive investment opportunity for investors that are looking to diversify their investment portfolios and for those that are seeking more immediate returns through the mitigation of the J-curve effect, particularly if stakes are purchased at a significant discoun…

Preqin’s Real Estate Online contains detailed information on almost 17,000 completed private equity real estate (PERE) deals globally since 2012, of which 749 were for assets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, worth a combined $78bn. As shown in the figure below, 2015 was a record year for APAC PERE…

With the combined effects of a growing population, industrialization and climate change, the social and economic impact of a water shortage is increasing. The supply is capped and the demand continues to increase, meaning that the value of this scarce resource is likely to appreciate over the long t…

Preqin’s Real Estate Online tracks over 16,900 private equity real estate (PERE) deals completed since 2012, with an aggregate value of $938bn. As reflected in the chart below, office properties are the preferred asset type among fund managers, accounting for at least one-third of total deal value a…

Understandably, institutional investors expect compensation for taking on more risk in their investments. However, not all markets are equal and investors must be fully aware of the risk and reward when entering illiquid asset classes such as private equity. Preqin’s Private Equity Online provides i…

Over the past year, institutional investors have become increasingly attracted to investment opportunities in buyout funds. Preqin’s Private Equity Online shows that aggregate capital raised by buyout vehicles in 2016 amounted to $213bn, compared with $161bn in 2015. Investors consistently view buyo…

When technology investment is mentioned in the media, discussion is almost always accompanied by commentary on the role that venture capital firms and corporate giants play in the development of business in the sector.; less well recognized is the role of buyout and growth equity firms in the consol…

The natural resources industry can be significantly affected by global, political and environmental developments: notable movements in commodity prices as well as corrections to China’s growth expectations are putting pressure on fund managers operating in the industry. In Q4 2016, Preqin spoke with…

The political landscape was unstable over the course of 2016 and many people claimed the real estate market would slow down while uncertainty surrounded the US presidential election and the decision of the British public on whether to leave the EU. Despite these concerns, nine single asset transacti…

Over the past decade, the assets under management (AUM, defined as available capital and unrealized value) of the French private equity industry have doubled, increasing from $28.6bn as at the end of 2006 to $60.5bn as at 30 June 2016. As reported in Preqin’s recent report on Private Equity in Franc…

Snap Inc., the parent company of digital communications app Snapchat, has recently been listed on the NYSE with a market cap of around $24bn, making it the largest tech IPO since Alibaba two years prior. Evidently, the scale of the IPO has generated a lot of attention from investors, which have othe…

In 2016, Asia-focused funds acquired 23% of total fundraising capital, up from the 19% market share they held in 2009. Europe-focused funds, over this same time span, dropped from representing 18% of total fundraising in 2009 to 13% in 2016. Over the past eight years, Asia-focused funds have been s…

Preqin’s Private Equity Online profiles 136 Germany-based private equity investors. Together these investors have a total €52bn invested in the asset class, making them a major source of institutional capital for GPs looking to fundraise in the region. Investor Types Although Germany is the larges…