Andrew Woodman

London Bureau Chief

Andrew Woodman is PitchBook’s London Bureau Chief and oversees news coverage of Europe and the Middle East. Andrew has been reporting on the private markets since 2012. He was previously an editor with Private Equity International and with the Asian Venture Capital Journal. A Japanese speaker, he spent the best part of a decade in Asia, living and working in both Japan and Hong Kong.

Articles by Andrew Woodman

KKR smooths eventual exit with $15B Axel Springer breakup

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The restructuring of the German media empire will see investors KKR and CPP Investments take over the classifieds business.

September 19, 2024

Is private capital the missing piece in $125 trillion energy-transition puzzle?

To fund the dual challenge of energy transition and growing demands on the power grid, private capital could play a crucial role.

August 2, 2024

Alibaba-backed Baichuan raises $691M as China seeks to catch up on generative AI

2024 UEFA European Championship Official Global Sponsor ALIBABA

Baichuan, a Chinese startup backed by Alibaba and Tencent, has secured a $2.8 billion valuation.

July 25, 2024

VC might be on the road to recovery—but staffing is not

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The VC industry is still seeing job churn even amid green shoots of recovery.

July 12, 2024

UK’s new finance minister offers hope to private markets—but little detail

Rachel Reeves Delivers First Major Speech As New Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Following an historic election win for Labour, the UK’s new finance minister is offering warm words to private capital as it looks to rally investment for national growth.

July 8, 2024

UK’s Revolut teases IPO plans, but will it pick London?

After reporting a record profit, Revolut looks to be laying the groundwork for its IPO. But the chances of Revolut pursuing a listing in London appear slim.

July 2, 2024