

Antoine Gara
US private equity editor at the FT.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 23min
Why Blackstone, KKR and Apollo are moving in different directions
Antoine Gara, US private equity and deals editor at the Financial Times, sheds light on the diverging strategies of Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR in a complex market. He discusses how these firms have adapted their approaches amid economic challenges and interest rate fluctuations. Apollo’s integration of private capital and insurance stands out, while Blackstone maintains its traditional growth model. Gara also examines KKR's extensive $50 billion portfolio and the risks it faces in a volatile market, linking these strategies to future performance prospects.

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Sep 16, 2025 • 23min
Private equity’s public reckoning
Antoine Gara, the US private equity editor at the FT, delves into the challenges facing private equity in a high-interest rate environment. He highlights how firms are innovating to secure funding without closing shop, but warns that the clock is ticking. The discussion also covers the complexities of valuations and the growing delay in IPOs, alongside the risks of introducing retail investors to private equity. They humorously contrast celebrity fashion choices while dissecting the stability of advisory firms in this volatile market.

Nov 6, 2024 • 16min
Private equity’s experiment with worker ownership
Antoine Gara, a correspondent for the Financial Times, and Pete Stavros, co-head of global private equity at KKR, dive into the transformative world of private equity and worker ownership. They discuss how private equity firms are shifting from their ruthless image to a more inclusive approach, offering employees equity to bolster motivation and company performance. The duo emphasizes the financial benefits of this strategy and how it effectively combats workforce disengagement, marking a significant evolution in the industry.