Private Equity Insights
Guides, analysis, and perspectives on GP sourcing, fund due diligence, and the European PE landscape.
Private Equity Jobs and Salaries: The 2026 Careers Guide
Private equity jobs, salaries, and careers for 2026: pay by level in the US and Europe, the roles and levels at a PE firm, and how to get into private equity.
Read moreWho Owns Bark.com? EMK Capital's Stake Explained
Bark.com's parent company is EMK Capital, a London private equity firm that took a majority stake in April 2022. The verified ownership picture.
Read moreDPI in Private Equity: Formula and 2026 Benchmarks
DPI in private equity tracks the cash GPs distribute to LPs versus capital called. Formula, 2026 benchmarks, and how DPI compares with IRR and TVPI.
Read moreFamily Office Private Equity Investment Criteria
How family offices evaluate PE investments: deal size, IRR targets, manager selection, and 2025 allocation data from Goldman Sachs, Citi, and UBS.
Read moreHealthcare Private Equity News: 2026 Sector Trends
Latest healthcare private equity news: deal flow, FTC enforcement, California law, and the European specialist GPs tracked by GP Intel.
Read moreIT Services Companies and Private Equity Investment
Why private equity firms target IT services companies, what they look for, and how European PE is reshaping the sector in 2026.
Read morePrivate Equity vs Venture Capital: Key Differences
Private equity vs venture capital: how PE and VC differ across stage, ticket size, leverage, holding period, returns, and fund mechanics in 2026.
Read moreTech Services Firm Acquired by Private Equity: 2026
Track the latest tech services firm private equity acquisitions: recent deals, why PE targets services firms, and which European GPs are most active.
Read moreArdian Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Ardian's €196bn private markets platform: 33 funds tracked, 235 active portfolio companies, 253 realised exits across secondaries, buyout, infra and debt.
Read moreAstorg Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Astorg's €23bn European mid-market platform: 10 funds tracked, 34 active portfolio companies, 44 exits across B2B services, healthcare and technology.
Read moreBpifrance Investissement Fund Analysis · 2026
Inside Bpifrance Investissement's French state strategic equity platform: 12 funds tracked including Lac1 €4.2bn, Mid Large, Capital Croissance and French Tech Acceleration vehicles.
Read moreCapza Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Capza's €10.5bn European mid-market platform: 9 funds tracked, 119 active portfolio companies, 40 exits across buyout, growth, private debt, transition and flex equity.
Read moreEurazeo Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Eurazeo's €36.8bn private markets platform: 31 funds, 183 active portfolio companies, 59 tracked exits across buyout, growth and secondaries.
Read moreInfraVia Capital Partners Fund Analysis · 2026
Inside InfraVia Capital Partners' €8bn mid-market infrastructure platform: 9 funds tracked, 47 active assets, 40 realised exits across digital, energy transition, transport.
Read morePAI Partners Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside PAI Partners' €33bn European buyout platform: 12 funds tracked, 46 active portfolio companies, 59 exits across consumer, business services, healthcare and industrials.
Read moreSagard Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Sagard's €2.5bn French mid-market platform: founded 2002 as Power Corp Canada affiliate, 17 active portfolio companies, 4 historical exits across consumer, industrials, healthcare.
Read moreTikehau Capital Fund Analysis · Track Record 2026
Inside Tikehau Capital's €53bn alternative asset platform: 13 funds tracked, 70 active portfolio companies, 46 exits across private debt, PE and real assets.
Read moreWendel Portfolio & Fund Analysis 2026: €40.8bn, 17 Holdings
Inside Wendel's €40.8bn listed permanent capital platform: 2 funds, 17 active portfolio companies, 6 historical exits including the 2026 Stahl sale to Henkel.
Read moreThe European PE Landscape in 2026: Trends and Outlook
An overview of the European private equity market in 2026. Key trends in fundraising, deal activity, and GP strategies across major markets.
Read morePE Fund Due Diligence: The LP Checklist
A structured checklist for evaluating PE fund commitments. From track record analysis to operational due diligence and fee structures.
Read moreBest Private Equity Databases in 2026: Preqin vs PitchBook
Preqin and PitchBook vs GP Intel: coverage, data quality, and pricing compared for European PE sourcing. 1,000+ GPs, 21,000+ companies, free to start.
Read moreWhat Is GP Sourcing? A Complete Guide for LPs
GP sourcing is the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting General Partners for private equity fund investments. Learn how modern LPs approach it.
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