IPEM Cannes 2024 – The Daily Spin – January, 25th
The shifting role of LPs was the overarching theme for the morning session of Day 2, at the 10th edition of IPEM in Cannes. After a full day of yoga,…
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As another successful French Open tennis tournament comes to an end, private equity investors are hoping that fund vintages in 2023 and 2024 will serve up a grand slam performance. That seems to be the sentiment among LPs for North America and Europe, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity Barometer. Special situation funds and mid-market funds were cited as offering the best shot for GPs to seek out good deal opportunities, as they look to take a break from large and mega buyout funds. The last 12 months or more have seen the markets, broadly, come under pressure but these latest findings do at least suggest that the latest private equity funds coming to market could find an advantage. Choosing the right strategies will be key for LPs as they look once again for private equity to deliver Game. Set. Match.
