Fundraising

Unrealistic price demands continue to stymie dealflow on both sides of the Atlantic - but diversification can help the industry to keep attracting capital, according to a panel of top GPs at the Milken Institute Global Conference.

The prospect of the first Socialist president for 24 years, coupled with continuing uncertainty over the fate of the euro, has led to a marked slowdown in French private equity, writes Oliver Smiddy.

Last month’s IPO by Oaktree Capital Management offered a chance to glean more information about the real estate operation of the Los Angeles-based private equity firm, which was started by Howard Marks in 1995. PERE Magazine, May 2012 issue

LPs searching for new GP relationships have expressed a preference for debt funds and lower-mid market strategies, says partner at CTC Consulting JB Hayes.

Private equity real estate firms can thank the US’ need to stimulate jobs and economic growth for the loosening of restrictions applying to the marketing of funds. PERE Magazine, May 2012 issue.

Bain Capital’s credit affiliate picked up a pair of commitments for Fund V last week, targeting $3.5bn for investments in the US and Europe.

Bain Capital’s credit affiliate picked up a pair of commitments for Fund V last week, targeting $3.5bn for investments in the US and Europe.

LPs searching for new GP relationships have expressed a preference for debt funds and lower-mid market strategies, says partner at CTC Consulting JB Hayes.

Bain Capital’s credit affiliate picked up a pair of commitments for Fund V last week, targeting $3.5bn for investments in the US and Europe.

LBO France’s debt arm has raised its second fund, meeting its hard-cap of €200m. The successful close comes after the firm delayed the launch of its latest mid-market buyout fund.