KKR's Quest to Change the Face of Private Equity
Can a company once infamous for corporate greed and worker hardship become the firm redefining the industry’s reputation for good?
BTE Newsletter #4: Are We Going to See a Bunch of Zombies in Private Markets?
This week included a couple of great in-person events where I got to present on private markets. One was with
Are We Going To See a Bunch of Zombies In Private Markets?
The CEO of Private Equity giant EQT is predicting a wave of zombie firms. But what exactly does he mean?
Why Schwab is Forge-ing Ahead
One week after Morgan Stanley's acquisition of EquityZen, Charles Schwab makes a bold move of its own. Is the competition for private market access just beginning?
BTE Newsletter #3: The Three Most Memorable Quotes From Earnings Season
This past week was very active in the world of private markets, as most major alternative asset managers released Q3/
The Three Most Memorable Quotes From Earnings Season
Alternative asset managers reported upbeat Q3 results but spent much of their time responding to negative headlines and defending their businesses.
Quick Thought: What Exactly are KKR and Apollo Drinking?
And why did a beverage company turn to two of the world's largest alternative asset managers?
BTE Newsletter #2: Where Exactly Are These Cockroaches?
Hello again everyone!
Thanks for all the great feedback from the first newsletter (it can be seen here if you
Where Exactly Are These Cockroaches?
Private credit has been maligned in the wake of the First Brands and Tricolor bankruptcies. But are these concerns well-placed?
In the Gold Rush for AI, Someone Has to Sell the Picks and Shovels
What makes private markets such a good fit for data centers?