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Private equity investing is investing into businesses that are not listed on any stock exchange. Privately held companies offer access to sectors and businesses not available through public markets. The focus on active ownership of private equity enables growth, value creation, and sustainable practices for the benefit of investors and society.  

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Featured: Schroders Capital Private Equity Lens Q3 2024

Positive momentum in private equity as deal volumes rise, exits stabilize, and VC recovers.

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Article: Six key differences between private equity and public market investing

New, smaller investors are entering private markets. We explain some key differences between investing in private versus public equity markets.

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Article: What are the merits of a public-private equity investment approach?

Combining public and private equity investments in the same portfolio brings investors the best of both worlds.

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Article: How do private equity co-investments work and what are they used for?

There are many ways to invest in private equity. As more investors can now access this asset class, we describe the advantages of co-investing and include some key case studies in Europe.

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Article: The attractions of the small-mid private equity segment

New empirical research from Schroders Capital reveals that small and mid-sized private equity funds have outperformed large funds with greater resilience through economic cycles

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Video: Introduction to co-investments

Jeremy Knox, Senior Investment Director Private Equity, discusses the benefits to co-investing in private equity.

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Article: Everything investors need to know to get started in private equity co-investments

Co-investments are a unique segment of private equity which is attracting more and more investors. Here’s what you need to know to start your co-investment journey with confidence.

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Video: The "capital gap"

Jeremy Knox, Senior Investment Director Private Equity, explains the "capital gap" - a void in the capital structure that has emerged in many private equity transactions, particularly leveraged buyouts, as a result of various market shifts.

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Video: The co-investment process: a case study

Jeremy Knox, Senior Investment Director Private Equity, explains the distinct steps in the process of private equity co-investments, which are crucial to successful execution.

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Article: The “capital gap” and why it spells opportunity for co-investments

We explain why co-investments have grown importance as some traditional sources of capital have dried up in private equity markets

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Video: How can co-investments deliver value for private equity investors

In this video, Alternative Directors Emily Pollock and Tom Lewis discuss why co-investments are especially valuable just now, and ask Senior Investment Director Maria Prieto where the opportunities lie.

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Article: The India growth story – the role of private equity and the 3D reset

India is uniquely positioned to benefit in the context of the 3D reset. We explore the dynamic private equity landscape and the role it plays in delivering India’s full growth potential.

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