Private Equity Spotlight

At day two of the PERE Europe Forum, Real Estate Capital Europe deputy editor Lucy Scott speaks with LaSalle’s Michael Zerda about why he’s never seen a lending environment in real estate that’s as compelling as it is today.

At day one of the PERE Europe Forum, PERE editor-in-chief Jonathan Brasse speaks with the Ivanhoé Cambridge CEO about the importance of ESG and what role the real estate asset class plays in driving the conversation forward.

On day one of the PERE Europe Forum 2023, PERE editor Evelyn Lee sat down with Olujic, partner, real assets at Apollo Global Management, who argues that flexibility is key for investors looking to make an impact. 

Jersey Finance head of funds Elliot Refson and lead in the Americas Philip Pirecki discuss how regulatory developments are impacting fund domiciliation decisions. This episode is sponsored by Jersey Finance

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

In the second part of our European private debt series sponsored by Arrow Global Group, PDI editor Andy Thomson asks CEO Zach Lewy about the strategies poised to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. 

Invesco's Charlie Rose discusses the growing interest among lenders in the industrial outdoor storage sector, exploring the demand, rent growth, and institutional investor interest. The speakers highlight the stability, attractiveness, and lower vacancy rate of this niche compared to other types of industrial real estate. They also explore lending opportunities, trends, and the future growth potential of the industrial outdoor storage sector.

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.