Blackstone is hoping to hit the European jackpot as it aims to expand its private wealth business into at least two new European markets in 2025. Over the last four years the US investment behemoth has seen its private wealth AUM increase from just over $100 billion in 2020 to approximately $250 billion with Italy and France proving to be significant drivers of that growth.
In a brand new playbook, IPEM has compiled all the key considerations when tapping into the private wealth market. The wealth revolution is opening a new and potentially disruptive era for private capital, and private wealth is rapidly emerging as a key industry growth area.
It seems take-privates are building up speed and taking off as buyout firms look for attractive valuation opportunities. Corporate management teams are getting that déjà vu feeling as GPs buy them back after they or their peers had previously listed them.
During IPEM Paris 2024, we asked Private Markets experts from around the globe to share some industry insights by answering a few questions…
European venture capitalists are preparing to hit the boost button as they partner with the European Union to support technology investment. Far from being ‘tin eared’ the EU is all too aware of the need to accelerate tech innovation in order to avoid lagging too far behind the US and China.