Across the Pond: Looking beyond the US for private equity

The US has long been the birthplace and powerhouse of private equity, accounting for over half of global fundraising and setting the pace for the industry worldwide. But Europe’s private equity market is developing fast, even as global economic headwinds persist. What’s driving the shift of economic activity away from public markets, and where are the most promising opportunities for investors on the continent today? In this episode of “Across the Pond,” special guest Viral Patel, CEO of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies, joins hosts Christopher Swann and Belinda Peeters, along with Antoinette Zuidweg, CIO alternatives investment strategist, to discuss the evolution of private equity in Europe, the future of the 60-40 portfolio, and how investors can navigate the changing landscape on both sides of the Atlantic.