Are private markets approaching a tipping point? Investing As money continues to pour into private markets, concerns are mounting that the sector is expanding too fast in an unfriendly environment. In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in private markets, with fundraising doubling over the last decade, leading to $13.1 trillion (£9.9 trillion) in assets under management across the sector. [...]
Private equity trust Pantheon rated ‘buy’ by City broker Investing Private equity trust Pantheon International has been upgraded to a ‘buy by City broker Stifel after falling to its lowest stock price since 2023. The £1.4bn trust saw its stock price fall as low as 300p in recent days, compared to around 340p at the end of last year. “This appears to reflect concerns across [...]
Private equity and venture capital investment into the UK has crashed since 2021 investment Private equity and venture capital investment into UK businesses fell by over 30 per cent to £20.1bn in 2023, according to a report from the industry body.
Private equity valuations are holding firm in the face of higher rates but can we trust them? April 27, 2024 Private equity valuations have built up a reputation for being overestimated, but is that really the case?