News & Analysis

ADIC shops $2bn-plus portfolio of fund stakes

Private markets comprise around 61% of Abu Dhabi Investment Council’s investment portfolio.

Ares leads on two European mid-market CVs

Fremman’s fund for nursery operator Kids Planet is over £400m in size, while MCH has raised €300m for a vehicle to house a frozen baked goods asset, Secondaries Investor understands.

Technology moves down the list of favoured CV sectors – Houlihan Lokey

The investment bank is seeing a boost in interest in other sectors as the secondaries market reacts to tech disruption, managing director Michael Pilson told Secondaries Investor.

Former CVC MD Jonathan Au joins Revelation Partners

Secondaries Investor had reported that Jonathan Au had departed CVC in June last year, having joined the firm in 2021.

Credit secondaries: What’s in it for buyers?

A valuable product at a discount, eliminating the J-curve and a chance to exploit inefficiency are among buyers’ priorities.

Canada’s Overbay plans first overseas office

The LP secondaries specialist became a Charlesbank Capital Partners portfolio company this month.

Maine outlines plan for cutting private equity target, GP relationships

The pension fund is set to make its second cut to its PE target in four years, with the LP suggesting it may make secondaries sales in specific scenarios.

Goldman Sachs hires PJT managing director Darren Schluter

The investment bank had hired Rothschild’s London-based head of GP Solutions late last year.

Overbay receives backing from Charlesbank funds

Overbay will retain control and independence of all investment activities following the investment.

CVs should be structured in an ‘LP-friendly’ way: Lexington’s Christophe Browne

A higher percentage of LPs choosing to roll into CVs would be a ‘healthy’ sign for the market, Lexington Partners’ Christophe Browne said at NEXUS 2026.