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  Capital Pool

  Canada pension’s new PE head shakes up continuation fund formula

  June 15, 2026

  Jon Salon wants to buy into fund rollovers out of British Columbia Investment Management’s own GPs—and others.

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  Sports

  University of Utah finalizes landmark PE deal

  June 12, 2026

  The partnership with PE firm Otro Capital closed weeks after the state auditor highlighted a host of potential risks.

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  Capital Pool

  University of Utah PE foray highlights athletics profitability dilemma

  June 8, 2026

  The state auditor has warned that the university’s tie-up with Otro Capital could bring more opacity and minimal financial upside at a time when attracting sporting talent is more expensive than ever

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  Private Equity

  PE firms started selling companies at a loss last year

  May 14, 2026

  While a disappointing return for LPs, this fall into the red could mark the start of a turnaround in GP fortunes.

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  Private Equity

  Secondary buyers looking for software bargains will be left disappointed

  May 12, 2026

  They’re selective about software assets amid AI fears, according to two of the largest buyers in the market.

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  Analyst Note

  PitchBook Analyst Note: LP Co-Investments in US VC: Chasing AI at a Price

  May 6, 2026

  This analyst note examines how a prolonged liquidity crunch and AI’s valuation surge are reshaping LP co-investment strategies in US venture capital.

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  PE Fundraising

  Freebies to LPs are hitting fund managers in the pocket

  February 24, 2026

  Co-investment rights are driving down revenues at a time of rising costs for PE firms, Bain & Co. survey shows.

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  Weekend Analysis

  Why the case for monetizing co-investments isn’t there yet

  January 23, 2026

  Despite private wealth inflows, the traditional fee-free model will be difficult to change.

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  Capital Pool

  Fund-of-funds doing secondaries adds conflict on top of conflict

  January 20, 2026

  When a secondary investor is both an LP and a buyer in a continuation fund, the sales process needs to be squeaky clean. In many cases, it’s not.

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  Secondaries

  Wall Street banks snap up venture secondaries firms in liquidity push

  November 24, 2025

  Three major banks have recently moved to acquire VC secondary specialists in a bid to offer clients deeper liquidity in private markets.

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  Weekend Analysis

  Private wealth is the new crush—but institutional LPs still wear the ring

  November 14, 2025

  Growing interest from GPs in the segment attracts fresh capital and complexity; yet existing relationships remain the most important.

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  Secondaries

  LP secondaries soar with influx of first-time sellers

  November 10, 2025

  Longer hold periods and the search for liquidity have motivated investors to offload their stakes.

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  LPs

  Fresh US capital offers lifeline for European GPs

  October 21, 2025

  As more American LPs look increasingly overseas, managers in Europe are hoping to tap new sources of capital.

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  Secondaries

  VC secondaries continue to grow, but GP-led deals are lagging

  October 15, 2025

  The market for GP-led venture secondaries continues to pale in comparison to direct deals.

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  Weekend Analysis

  In the search for returns, more LPs are willing to get in the driver’s seat

  October 3, 2025

  The growing availability of continuation funds and co-investment vehicles enables LPs to access direct deals.

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  LPs

  CPP Investments doubles down on energy bet amid AI’s hunger for power

  October 2, 2025

  Canada’s largest pension fund agreed to acquire a $1 billion minority stake in ArcLight-owned power infrastructure platform.

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  Private Equity

  EA’s record $55B take-private underscores PIF’s long-game ambitions

  September 30, 2025

  Saudi sovereign wealth fund joins Silver Lake and Affinity Partners to acquire games developer in what is the biggest LBO in history.

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  Capital Pool

  Calpers wants in on the total portfolio approach. What is it?

  September 23, 2025

  The investment model would break down barriers between asset classes, but it’s unclear whether the theory would lead to better returns.

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