IPEM News

And so marks the end of another action packed year. Although not exactly a (snow) flurry of activity, deal valuations and activity have show signs of picking up in 2024.…

Relax. X-hale. Private markets have once again proved why they remain so popular, with news that Elon Musk’s X.AI has successfully raised $6 billion in funding. It is the latest…

Impact investing, private credit and private wealth (a three body opportunity!) are all set to feature at IPEM Cannes | Wealth 2025. It therefore seems fitting to share the news…

Okay, time for a frank admission: Franklin Templeton is opening up access to wealth investors with a new private equity secondaries fund. The global asset manager has been given the…

It’s been quite a Bainanza this week with Bain Capital completing a $9 billion fundraise for its Global Special Situations Fund II. This puts Bain Capital in the vanguard as…

Schroders is looking to give ADDed zip to its private equity business following confirmation that has entered into partnership with the Singapore-based private markets platform, ADDX. The new partnership will…

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…

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…

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…

Private credit managers will doubtless be extending a debt of gratitude to investors for their continued commitment to investing in the asset class. According to Moody’s research, fundraising is going…