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Andrea Gaini

Private Equity Reporter

Andrea Gaini is a London-based private equity reporter at PitchBook, covering the private equity markets in Europe and the Middle East. Andrea started his journalism career in 2019 and has written across finance and business publications including TechRadar and Channel Web. Born and raised in Italy, Andrea holds a postgraduate degree in journalism from Cardiff University.

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Articles by Andrea Gaini

The UK hopes to pull in more IPOs with listings task force

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Finance minister reveals plans for a panel aimed at attracting companies to float on London’s stock exchange.
July 16, 2025

GPs seek to add value with AI-powered portfolios

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PE firms are racing to turn the technology from a buzzword into reality, but the effort is fraught with potential hurdles.
July 11, 2025

Exponent closes $1.2B flagship fund amid strong support from global LPs

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The UK-based PE firm exceeded its target and already deployed capital into four portfolio companies.
July 9, 2025

Shein files for Hong Kong IPO amid London delays

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Fast-fashion retailer’s move seen both as a fallback and strategic lever to overcome UK regulatory concerns over supply chains and valuations.
July 8, 2025

Africa’s VC market slows while focus shifts to local capital

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Deals, exits and fundraising are set to drop in 2025, but policy changes like Ghana’s bold pension mandate signal a move towards supporting homegrown innovation.
July 7, 2025

North America leads PE-backed IPO rebound as EMEA, Asia-Pacific stall

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Listings recover in the region, but macroeconomics hits exit plans elsewhere.
June 27, 2025

Assura turns down KKR-Stonepeak offer to merge with PHP

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UK healthcare landlord Assura has ditched a $2.3 billion take-private bid from a KKR-Stonepeak consortium in favor of a merger with Primary Health Properties.
June 23, 2025

Wealth on the move: UK tax reforms spark London exodus

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A shift in the UK’s tax policy—including the end of the non-dom regime and changes to inheritance tax—is prompting high-net-worth individuals and PE executives to relocate, raising concerns about the City’s long-term standing as a global financial hub.
June 18, 2025

US private equity giants look poised to double down on Europe

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The largest listed PE firms—including KKR, Carlyle, Blackstone and Apollo—have been moving to increase their European exposure, driven by economic reforms in the old continent and a strategic shift away from US-centric risk.
June 17, 2025

KKR-Stonepeak consortium clinch $2.3B Assura take-private deal

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The deal to take National Health Service landlord Assura private is the fourth PE-led delisting in 2025, reinforcing concerns over London’s ability to retain mid-cap firms.
June 11, 2025