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Apollo and ICG expand into South Korea as private equity gains momentum

Private Equity Insights

The country’s growing pool of pension funds and increasing corporate restructuring activities are drawing the attention of alternative investment firms worldwide. Lower interest rates are expected to further fuel leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for an active 2025, Deloitte reported. increase from the previous year.

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GPs expect ‘blockbuster’ fundraises in 2025

Private Equity Wire

Notably, 38% of respondents anticipate their next fund will experience a blockbuster increase of 25% or more, signalling heightened expectations for growth in the year ahead. This marks a stark contrast to 2024, when just over a fifth of respondents foresaw a down round for their upcoming funds.

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PE managers see slower fundraising and more conservative valuations in 2024

Private Equity Wire

The 2024 report, which examines the latest trends in fund finance, M&A and leveraged finance as well as progress on ESG and DEI, reveals that the industry is bracing itself for a challenging year as the impact of higher interest rates, tighter liquidity and slower deal markets continues to be felt.

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How to Sell Your Business to a Competitor: Maintain Anonymity & Achieve Your Ideal Exit

Axial

We leverage these insights to hand-pick the best advisors for your business. Advisors will assess the buyers ability to fund the acquisition, including where the funds will come from and how the purchase will be financed whether through cash, debt, or a combination. Contact us to get started.

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Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2023

Axial

Leveraging our M&A expertise, we have been successful in a broad range of sectors including business services, IT services, healthcare, industrial, software / hardware, consumer retail etc. We doubled in size in 2023, one of the worst M&A markets in the recent decade. Our fees are 100% performance based paid at close of transaction.”

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PIPE Investments in Private Equity: Pouring Money Down the PIPE

The Private Equiteer

Unlike in buyout deals, minority stakes limit two key return levers: leverage and operational control. PIPEs also simplify the exit strategy for private equity investors. More importantly, LPs don’t invest in private equity funds to gain exposure to public markets.

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Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks | Q3 2023

Axial

Based in Kansas, we operate nationally, leveraging our extensive banking experience and in-depth knowledge of financing to provide a seamless transaction process for both parties involved. Advisor to: Investment managers in the alternative-asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds.