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- by PEI StaffIn today's edition, How Germany's nuclear waste management fund maintains stability; Private equity exposure could be impacting SBCERA's near-term returns; Vitruvian is running an unconventional secondaries process.
- by Adam LeThe €24bn investor has no future inflows and has an approach to private equity based almost entirely on outperformance, head of investment management Verena Kempe tells PEI.
- by PEI StaffIn today's edition, A UK asset management giant taps the secondaries market in a novel way; Q4 exit volume disappoints; APAC's second-largest PE market sees another large fund close.
- by Joe MarshThe €27bn retirement fund is more relaxed about investments in private equity than infrastructure in the US, says head of private capital and real assets Jeppe Starup.
- by PEI StaffIn today's edition US Immigration and Customs Enforcement drama spills over into PE; The evergreen industry continues to bloat; One PE shop finds itself on the right side of AI history.
- by Katrina LauThe Tokyo Stock Exchange is increasing minimum market capitalisation for companies listed in its Growth Market section to ¥10bn by 2030.
- by Alex LynnGPs are under pressure to position their portfolio companies on the right side of AI history.
- by PEI StaffBanks could launch funds of evergreens to cope with overladen product shelves; fresh data underscores the potential appeal of emerging managers; Rede reckons private wealth could render PE unrecognisable.
- by Charlotte D'SouzaSchroders Capital, the private capital arm of Schroders, manages more than $25bn in private equity assets.
- by Graeme KerrIn this podcast, PEI Group reporters discuss takeaways from the 2026 Private Funds CFO Forum in New York, including how Washington’s pressure on the industry has eased, and how private funds should seize the moment.
- by Iris DorbianHeadquartered in Luxembourg, Centralis is an alternative asset and corporate services provider. The post HGGC-backed Centralis acquire Pine Advisor Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianHeadquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Pye-Barker is a provider of fire protection, life safety and security services provider. The post PE-backed Pye-Barker snaps up Care Security & Monitoring appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianCherokee Nation Businesses will serve as minority co-investor. The post Ariel Alternatives picks up Front Line Power Construction appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Rafael CantonWe'll also dive into recent deals in the legal tech sector from firms like Francisco Partner and Renovus Capital. The post NEXUS 2026: Featured speakers include Clearlake’s José E. Feliciano, CPIM’s David Checketts; Better-for-you foods fuel more deals appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianRelation’s management team, including CEO Tim Hall, will continue to lead the company. The post BayPine to snap up insurance broker Relation from Aquiline appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianGoodman’s background includes leading sales and business development efforts across a range of companies, as well as advising businesses on growth strategy and sales operations at Boston Consulting Group. The post AEA Elevate taps Preston Hayes as head of portfolio M&A and capital markets and Kirk Goodman as head of portfolio go‑to-market appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianTailwind initially invested in Colony in 2015. The post Tailwind exits construction materials distributor Colony Hardware appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Iris DorbianPortage Point’s managing director Peter Mangan expects a surge in deal activity in the sector; however, brands without better-for-you offerings may struggle. The post Diet and health trends drive PE food deals in 2026 appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Craig McGlashanKKR-backed bicycle company Accell has agreed to a new ownership structure led by its lenders. The post Extens dental software services portco Orthalis in add-on; AI software development levelling playing field among GPs, says Isoform appeared first on PE Hub.
- by Sophie RoseThis transaction gives rise to SignalSoft Développement, a new entity dedicated to software services for orthodontic professionals. The post Extens-backed Orthalis picks up Dentalsoft appeared first on PE Hub.
- Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Frankfurt-based Prime Capital AG has reported its absolute return results for 2025, delivering positive, largely uncorrelated performance across both of its flagship hedge fund portfolios despite a year marked by political shocks, geopolitical tensions, and… Article link
- Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Private Markets Evergreen Funds: What Investors Need to Know Before They Dive In The democratization of private markets is well underway. Structural barriers that have historically kept individual investors out of high-quality private investment opportunit… Article link
- Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Investment managers are set to significantly expand their use of alternative data, as it becomes increasingly central to generating alpha and surfacing new investment ideas. That is the central finding of new research from Exabel, a leading alternative data… Article link
- Brevan Howard 's crypto fund slumped 30 per cent in 2025, as a downturn in digital assets stung one of the hedge fund industry 's highest-profile participants in the sector…. Article link
- Discovery Capital Management founder Rob Citrone said he is positioned short US equities, citing stretched valuations and mounting macro risks. He pointed to slowing growth, geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty as catalysts that could trigger a market pullback…. Article link
- Assets managed by funds of hedge funds have surpassed their 2007 peak, signaling a revival for a structure that struggled after the financial crisis. Investors are again allocating to diversified hedge fund portfolios in search of risk management and manager selection expertise amid choppier markets… Article link
- Multi-manager platforms Jain Global and ExodusPoint are experiencing notable staff changes as competition for portfolio managers intensifies. The moves highlight ongoing pressure within the pod-shop model, where capital allocation and performance thresholds remain demanding…. Article link
- Palliser Capital has built a stake in Japanese bathroom products maker Toto, pressing for strategic and governance changes. The activist investor is seeking improved capital allocation and shareholder returns as foreign funds increase engagement with Japanese corporates…. Article link
- Tiger Global Management and Adage Capital Partners were among investors that trimmed their holdings of some AI heavyweights including Nvidia and Amazon during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures. The quarterly 13-F filings provide insight into… Article link
- Activist investor Starboard Value has sold its stake in Tripadvisor following a heated proxy battle. The development marks the end of a high-profile governance dispute as the travel company faces strategic and competitive challenges…. Article link
- A data breach at a major finance summit in Abu Dhabi exposed personal details of prominent global business and political figures, according to a report. The incident raises fresh concerns about cybersecurity standards at high-profile financial gatherings…. Article link
- EightClouds, headquartered in Dubai, has launched a USD 300 million real estate investment vehicle targeting opportunities across key global markets. The fund aims to capitalize on pricing dislocations and income-generating assets amid higher interest rates…. Article link
- A senior commodities trader from Exxon has joined BlueCrest Capital Management, underscoring continued talent migration from energy majors to hedge funds. The hire reflects sustained demand for experienced traders in volatile commodity markets…. Article link
- A prominent hedge fund manager forecast that Bitcoin could reach fresh record levels, citing institutional adoption and constrained supply dynamics. The bullish view contrasts with more cautious voices warning of speculative excess in digital asset markets…. Article link
- A market analyst cautioned that Bitcoin could tumble to USD 10,000 if current exuberance unwinds. The warning highlights concerns about leverage, retail speculation and macro headwinds facing the broader crypto ecosystem…. Article link
- A major crypto lender argued that shifting geopolitical alliances and financial fragmentation strengthen Bitcoin's case as a structural hedge. The firm described digital assets as an alternative store of value in an increasingly multipolar world…. Article link
- Nakamoto has agreed to acquire a hedge fund affiliated with Bitcoin Magazine, deepening ties between media and asset management in the crypto space. The transaction reflects ongoing consolidation as digital asset firms seek scale and brand alignment…. Article link
- Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly has raised a fourth fund to invest in blockchain and Web3 startups. The new vehicle underscores continued investor appetite for early-stage digital asset innovation despite market volatility…. Article link
- Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pokemon trading card for a record-shattering $16.5m according to the auction company. The YouTuber and wrestler bought the Pikachu Illustrator card – the best preserved example of one of the rarest Pokà copy;mon cards ever – in a deal worth $5.3m in 202… Article link
- Jane Street has increased its holdings in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT to roughly USD 790 million, signaling growing institutional engagement with crypto-linked exchange-traded products. The move reflects rising trading activity and liquidity in digital asset ETFs…. Article link
