
Buyers look to GP-led leverage amid rising competition, says Investec
There was a 'significant uptick' in financing requests for GP-led deals in the third and fourth quarter, according to a survey by the lender.
TPG ups NewQuest stake amid global secondaries push
TPG had appointed the former head of secondaries at CPP Investments, Michael Woolhouse, in July to lead its expansion in North America and Europe.
Buy-and-build represents GP-led opportunity – Morgan Stanley
Many companies need extra time and capital to continue making add-on acquisitions, according to the bank's head of secondaries Nash Waterman.
Is there a place for SPACs in secondaries?
Several advisors are looking at how special purpose acquisition companies can widen investor access to GP-led secondaries deals, though the obstacles are many.
DWS works with Credit Suisse on infra GP-led
The process is focused on UK-headquartered Peel Ports Group, whose sale of a stake in 2020 to AustralianSuper valued the business at more than €4bn.
AlpInvest backs BlueMountain healthcare spin-out
The Carlyle Group subsidiary acquired a portfolio of healthcare assets that will be managed by newly formed GP Assured Healthcare Partners.
The case of the GP who threatened to sue over a stapled commitment
The pandemic has thrown up some unexpected issues for secondaries market participants, including a sponsor who threatened litigation over a stapled deal.
Details emerge on backers of Eurazeo Growth GP-led
Secondaries investors bought a portfolio of European tech assets off Eurazeo's balance sheet, the latest in a series of strip sales by the manager.
Buyers make hay as Asian GP-led secondaries soar
The number of sponsor-led secondaries coming to market this year is expected to be bolstered by fundraising delays, rising demand in China for US dollar commitments and a backlog of transactions.
Temasek subsidiary completes one of Asia’s largest preferred deals
Asia's first 'decacorn', Grab, was among assets moved into a continuation vehicle as part of the process run by Vertex Holdings.