Private Equity Spotlight

Warren DeHaan and Chris Tokarski, co-managing partners at ACORE Capital, delve into the booming realm of private credit in commercial real estate. They highlight the increasing institutional demand for stable, high-yield investments amid market uncertainty. The duo explains the challenges posed by rising interest rates and the importance of a robust credit culture. They also discuss the competitive landscape of debt fund managers, emphasizing the need for scale and solid borrower relationships to succeed in this evolving market.

For the third instalment of our On the Minds of Millennials miniseries, Blackstone's Devin Glenn and Investcorp's Jordana Semaan discuss the challenges they’ve faced in navigating an industry where women, and especially women of colour, are still scarce among the highest decision-makers.

Energy transition investment has significantly evolved over the last 15 years, so what should investors take into consideration when deploying in the space? Matt DeNichilo, partner at Energy Capital Partners, and Alex Darden, partner at EQT, discuss the opportunities and risks.

In our final episode of Private Markets and the end of Cheap Money, we hear from IMCO, Oaktree Capital, BC Partners and more on what investment professionals there keep their eyes on in the era of higher borrowing costs.

Presenting the first instalment of Second Thoughts, a special series from Secondaries Investor that delves into the latest trends affecting the fastest-growing market in alternatives.

Chris Field, who co-leads the law firm's private equity practice and corporate group, sits down with Spotlight to discuss club deals, GP stake sales and creative deal structuring.

In this fourth episode of our miniseries Private Markets and the End of Cheap Money, we look at how private equity firms are dealing with currency risk and how deals are being affected by interest rates rising at different paces in various global regions.

In this second episode of our On the Minds of Millennials miniseries, Advent International’s Christina Drakos and KKR’s Brandon Donnenfeld discuss what it was like to come out in the industry, and how PE can truly support the LGBTQ+ community.

Not yet fodder for infra investors, but outside the wheelhouse of most VCs, infratech has endured a funding gap – but that’s changing. Guests from Macquarie Capital Venture Studio, Alphabet-backed Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, Infratech Growth Partners and Morrison & Co’s Clearvision Ventures discuss how.

Exploring key trends in private debt, the impact of rising interest rates and deal trends, potential risks and challenges in the market, and the role of debt funds in supporting and managing portfolios amidst economic uncertainties.