Author's Profile

Jessica Hamlin

Senior Funds Columnist

Senior funds columnist Jessica Hamlin writes about limited partners for PitchBook News, based in New York. Jessica is also the lead writer of the Capital Pool weekly newsletter. Previously she wrote about private equity for Institutional Investor in New York. Jessica is a graduate of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.

Articles by Jessica Hamlin

Bridge Investment to capitalize on projected secondaries growth with Newbury acquisition

Multifamily real estate investment manager Bridge Investment Group has agreed to acquire PE secondaries firm Newbury Partners for $320.1 million.

February 13, 2023

Emerging managers go niche to score in tough fundraising climate

A tough fundraising environment has made it more important than ever for emerging managers to demonstrate their ability to specialize.

February 9, 2023

Private market investor sentiment holds strong, LP survey shows

Despite headwinds, a State Street survey shows that institutional investors remain bullish on the private markets.

February 5, 2023

Carlyle refreshes succession plan with Schwartz appointment

Private equity giant Carlyle Group has named former Goldman Sachs banker Harvey Schwartz as its new CEO.

February 5, 2023

Morgan Stanley’s $2.5B fund keeps secondaries momentum rolling

The new fund is about four times larger than its predecessor and focuses exclusively on single asset GP-led continuation vehicles in the middle market.

February 1, 2023

Is Vista’s $4.6B KnowBe4 deal a swan song for big take-privates?

Amid slowing deal flow for take-privates, Vista finalized a $4.6 billion acquisition of cybersecurity specialist KnowBe4. It could be one of fewer large take-privates in 2023.

January 31, 2023

3 ways institutional portfolios could find balance this year

Some investors are turning to the secondaries market to steady institutional portfolios through LP-led transactions.

January 26, 2023

GP stakes gain traction as fundraising slows

Private equity firms are taking stakes in their industry peers as a way to gain indirect exposure to their fund returns and balance sheets, and cash-strapped fund managers are happy to sell as they look for new ways to generate capital.

January 22, 2023

Blackstone raises over $22B for world’s biggest secondaries fund

Blackstone Strategic Partners’ record fund close underscores investors’ growing need for alternative exit opportunities.

January 17, 2023

PE emerging managers brace for headwinds in 2023

The new year could be difficult for emerging managers, as LPs who are cautious about allocations lean on GPs they know and trust.

January 12, 2023