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Private Equity Spotlight

Spotlight is Private Equity Intelligence's free monthly newsletter, keeping you updated with vital information on Fund Performance, Fund Raising and LPs. In addition to the regular coverage, each month's issue contains special feature articles on topics of interest.

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July 2008

Feature:
Is the Infrastructure Explosion Sustainable? Infrastructure fundraising has hit record levels in recent years, sparking fears that too much capital might be flooding the sector. We examine the factors surrounding the recent growth, and make predictions on the future of infrastructure funds.
Performance Article:
As in other asset classes, benchmarks are widely used and quoted in private equity, but which benchmarks are best, and how can they be used to maximum effect?
Investor Article:
This month we take a close look at family offices and foundations, and identify some of the key players in this important investor class.

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June 2008

Feature:
How Can Performance Data Help You? Features exclusive analysis from the newly released 2008 Preqin Private Equity Performance Monitor.
Fundraising Article:
Along with our regular look at buyout and venture fundraising, this month's Fundraising Spotlight takes an in-depth look at the booming market for infrastructure funds.
Investor Spotlight:
This month we take a close look at private sector pension funds, and identify some of the key players in this important investor class.

May 2008

Feature:
PERE Fund of Funds : Featuring exclusive analysis from the Preqin PE Real Estate Fund of Funds Review we investigate How big is the PERE fund of funds market? What is driving the growth in the industry? What does the future hold for PERE fund of funds?
Performance Spotlight:
We reveal that the aggregate net profit made by LPs on their private equity investments has now exceeded $1 trillion.
Investor Spotlight:
This month we take a close look at insurance companies, and identify some of the key players in this important investor class.

April 2008

Feature:
The Silver Lining : Fundraising in Troubled Times - With ongoing troubles in the global credit markets, we examine the reasons behind continued strong fundraising effect in the private equity asset class.
Fund Terms Article
In place of the usual Performance Spotlight, we examine the terms and conditions of private equity funds. Featuring data from our newest publication, The 2008 Preqin Fund Terms Advisor.
Investor Spotlight
With exclusive information taken from The 2008 Preqin Fund Terms Advisor, this month's Investor Spotlight looks at LP attitudes to private equity fund terms and conditions.

March 2008

Feature:
Sovereign Wealth Funds: The New Global Power - an overview of sovereign wealth funds and their potential impact on the global private equity industry. Featuring information from our newest publication, The Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review.
Performance Spotlight
We examine whether private equity performance data is prone to survivorship bias, and whether the superior returns that the industry has boasted stand up to scrutiny.
Investor Spotlight
We examine in detail the investment plans of two of the most prominent sovereign wealth funds.

February 2008

Feature:
The Private Equity Hotlist - After another record breaking year in terms of fundraising, we identify the fastest growing fund types.
Performance Spotlight
We examine cash flows in private equity. Featuring data from our newest publication, The 2008 Preqin Global Private Equity Review.
Investor Spotlight
The benefits fund of funds have for large and small investors.

January 2008

Feature: We explain why we believe that private equity will continue to grow – from $2 trillion today to $5 trillion over the next five to seven years.
Performance Spotlight - The relative performance of private equity in the portfolios of public pension plans on both sides of the Atlantic.
Investor Spotlight - The results of our 2008 LP Survey

Archive

Here you can find issue of Spotlight from previous years:

• Spotlight from 2007

November 2007

Feature: The evolving role of fund of funds in serving the needs of both small and large LPs
Performance Spotlight - The ability of fund of funds managers to select top performing funds.
The interest and popularity of fund of funds

October 2007

Feature: Has the Credit Crunch Affected Private Equity Fundraising?
Performance Spotlight - Performance of the venture capital industry?
Global Fundraising Update - Q3 2007
Investors in Hedge Funds Remain Positive

September 2007

Feature: Private Equity Real Estate
Performance Spotlight - How good are your benchmarks?
Know your Investors

August 2007

Feature: End of Buyout Boom?
Performance Spotlight - Distressed Debt and Special Situations Funds
Middle Eastern private equity examined

July 2007

Feature: Investor enthusiasm and the challenging fundraising market
Performance Spotlight - Early Stage Venture Funds
Global Fundraising Update

June 2007

Feature: Alternatives enter the mainstream
Fundraising Spotlight - Venture, Buyout & Distressed Debt Funds
The Real Estate Boom Explained

May 2007

Feature: Private Equity vs. Listed Stocks
Fundraising Spotlight - Private Equity Mega Funds
Focus on Canadian LPs

April 2007

Feature: Fee Structures
Performance Spotlight - Past performance = Future performance?
Focus on Hedge Funds

March 2007

Feature: Fees, Carry & Alignment
Performance Spotlight - Comparison of Venture & Buyout performance
Focus on Foundations & Family Offices

February 2007

Feature: A Benign Fundraising Environment?
Performance Spotlight - Cash Flow analysis of Buyout funds
Focus on LP interest in French focused funds

January 2007

Feature: Overhang, what overhang?
Performance Spotlight - Trends in Distributions & Call-up Rates
Focus on LP interest in Asian focused funds

• Spotlight from 2006

November 2006

Feature: The growth of Fund of Funds
Performance Spotlight - Performance of Fund of Funds
Focus on LP interest in Emerging Managers & 1st Time Funds

October 2006

Feature: Private Equity as an M&A Market Driver
Performance Spotlight - Private Equity's performance in creating value for LPs and Carry for GPs
Focus on Secondary funds

September 2006

Feature: Record Fund-raising for Private Equity Real Estate?
Performance Spotlight - Private Equity Real Estate funds
Are LPs hitting their target commitments?

August 2006

Feature: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
Performance Spotlight - Distressed Debt funds
Investors in Infrastructure Funds

July 2006

Feature: Corporate Governance Rx - Active Investors
Performance Spotlight - Healthcare Venture Funds
The Universe of Limited Partners

June 2006

Feature: Concentration & Fragmentation in the LP Universe
Performance Spotlight - Mezzanine Funds
All the latest news on LP Investors

May 2006

Feature: Mega-Fund Returns
Performance Spotlight - Early Stage Funds
Investors in Energy Funds

April 2006

Feature: Private Equity Returns vs Other Investments
Q1 2006 Fund Raising Review
Performance of US Public Pension Funds

March 2006

Feature: Why Fees Matter
Performance Spotlight: Fund of Funds
LP Interest in Latin America

February 2006

Feature: The Emerging Markets Opportunity
Performance of Emerging Market Funds
LPs Interested in Emerging Markets

January 2006

Feature: Fund Raising Special
2005 a record breaking year for Fund Raising
2006 looks like being another great year

• Spotlight from 2005

December 2005

Feature: Where are the LPs?
Performance Spotlight: US Mega-Buyouts
Focus on Canadian Investors

November 2005

Feature: Global Fundraising and returns - Cyclical Peak or Sustainable Growth?
Performance Spotlight: European Buyouts
Investors in Central & Eastern Europe

October 2005

Feature: Value created for LPs and carry earned by GPs
Clarity in FOIA Legislation
Performance Spotlight: Early Stage Venture
Benelux investors increase commitments

September 2005

Feature: Raising a First-Time Fund
Performance Spotlight: European Venture
The Appetite of Nordic Investors

August 2005

Feature: Happiness is a Positive Cash Flow
Performance Spotlight: US Buyouts
Private Equity investment by UK Public Pensions

July 2005

Feature: The LP Universe - Diversity & Segmentation
Out-performance of large buyout funds
Asia receiving increased attention from LPs

June 2005

Feature: Fundraising - A Rebound for Venture?
Historic performance of European Buyouts
A focus on Australian LPs

May 2005

Feature: Consistent Out-Performance In Private Equity
Globalisation And The Rise Of The European LP
2005 Q1 Fund Raising Update

April 2005

Feature: Over-Commitment Strategies for LPs
Country in Focus: Swiss LPs

March 2005

Feature: UK FOIA - Implications for GPs and LPs
The Global LP Universe

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