Preqin

M&A

BlackRock buys Preqin for GBP2.55 bil in private data expansion

The acquisition deepens BlackRock’s ability to oversee risks and analyze data across fast-growing markets for private assets.

Private equity

Private funding in Asia may hit 10-year low: Preqin

However, the outlook for venture capital funds is less dire

Private equity

Private markets to double to US$18.3 trillion by 2027, Preqin says

Demand remains strong as investors continue to seek alternative sources of returns

Funds

Hedge fund fees need to fall further, investor survey finds

(Sept 23): Hedge fund fees need to fall further according to an investor survey by Preqin, as the industry struggles to justify its 2-and-20 fee structure amid lacklustre returns.

Tech

Vickers Venture raises $86 mil for first close of VC fund

SINGAPORE (July 21): Venture capital (VC) firm Vickers Venture Partners says it has achieved the first close of its Vickers Venture Fund V L.P at $86 million out of its target fund size of $340 million, with a cap of $540 million. 
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