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Storms clouds gathering as tail-end funds increase in a maturing marketplace
LPs are focusing on liquidity strategies for tail-end funds as the private equity market matures,...
James Williams
James is an experienced financial journalist and editor with over 20 years experience covering private markets and alternatives. He is host of the Clockwork CIO podcast.
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Finding Value In Continuation Funds
Discover the rising importance of continuation funds in GP-led secondaries and their impact on LPs'...
Data-driven procurement to help improve capital efficiency
Data-driven procurement can transform private equity by optimizing software and cloud spend,...
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Engage with LPACs early when initiating GP-led deals
Discover best practices for GP-led deals, focusing on early engagement with LPACs to ensure...
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Buyouts have consistently outperformed...and it’s not because of leverage
Private equity outperforms public markets long-term due to disciplined investment strategies,...
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How Investors Are Reshaping GP Relationships
European LPs in 2025 leverage their position to negotiate better terms, alignment, and transparency...
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Corporate buyers and government initiatives point to a maturing European VC market
European VC market shows signs of maturity with corporate acquisitions, government initiatives in...
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Data nutrition, Feedback Loops and Building Value Creation Engines
Exploring AI-driven value creation, data nutrition, and feedback loops with Simon Williams of...
Secondaries are now Primary
GP solutions secondaries are gaining prominence as private equity firms seek interim liquidity for...
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Climate risk presents a unique opportunity to freshen the LP dialogue
PE firms must integrate climate risk into strategies to build resilient businesses, optimize value...