Goldman Sachs' Whitehall platform has become among the most dominant players in global property investment, raising billions and executing deals in an inimitable Goldman fashion. The firm is so opaque that even its own PPMs contain no fund-level performance data. Investors who sign on as limited partners gain access to the immense Whitehall footprint, but pay what many view to be a dizzying array of fees for the privilege. PERE goes inside an enviable franchise that its rivals have at times called ‘The Evil Empire.’ By Robin Marriott and Zoe Hughes
10 min read · 12 January 2013
The Middle Eastern private equity boom is certain to continue, according to a new survey.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite the credit crunch, the global office markets are still on an “upward trend,” according to a report by real estate services firm, Colliers International. The emerging markets continued to record strong growth in the sector.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Goldman Sachs' Whitehall platform has become among the most dominant players in global property investment, raising billions and executing deals in an inimitable Goldman fashion. The firm is so opaque that even its own PPMs contain no fund-level performance data. Investors who sign on as limited partners gain access to the immense Whitehall footprint, but pay what many view to be a dizzying array of fees for the privilege. PERE goes inside an enviable franchise that its rivals have at times called ‘The Evil Empire.’ By Robin Marriott and Zoe Hughes
10 min read · 12 January 2013
Nicholas Lockley finds recently re-branded UK mid-market specialist Silverfleet Capital content as the economy enters a wintry spell.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite the credit crunch, the global office markets are still on an “upward trend,” according to a report by real estate services firm, Colliers International. The emerging markets continued to record strong growth in the sector.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The emerging markets specialist has executed another African PIPE deal, this time taking part of Tunisia’s largest listed company.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
A fund targeting family businesses in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria has closed ahead of target thanks in part to the region's improving exit prospects.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Private Equity International is delighted to present a selection of 50 individuals who we think have the power to transform aspects of the industry. The list, which is not a ranking, is ordered alphabetically.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
Travant Capital Partners has reached its first close within 10 months, raising hopes for the development of a domestic African private equity industry
5 min read · 12 January 2013