Private Equity

blackprint “PropTech Report H1/2025”: Maturity test for the innovation sector

More active PropTechs than ever – but declining start-up momentum, stagnating financing and the first signs of saturation in the energy efficiency segment

Ypsilon advises impact investor Revent on the launch of its second venture capital fund

Top-down or bottom-up?

Different approaches can be taken when selecting managers and investment products and constructing multi-manager portfolios. We will now discuss what the practical differences are and why they play a role for us.

How do family offices use private investments?

In this episode, Alex Koriath talks to Dr. Christian Wiehenkamp, Chief Investment Officer of Perpetual Investors, about the new reality of asset allocation in the private markets space.

GP Stake Investing: Unlocking Growth, Alignment, and Strategic Edge in Real Estate

As institutional investors continue to pursue long-term, high-conviction strategies in real estate, one emerging approach is drawing attention: GP stake investing.

The VC Ecosystem in Germany

Navigating the Private Markets landscape in 2025 (so far)

Like other asset classes, Private Markets have had to navigate a 2025 strewn with macro uncertainty. Here, we look at assets we believe are screening positively in the current environment, while asking what needs to change to bolster other sub-sectors.

Acquisition of B+T podcast

Igneo extends its exposure to the waste sector with the acquisition of the 170 year old B+T Group

BESS in Germany 2025 and Beyond: Use Cases, Business Models and Financing Considerations

Webcast online: The top trends in the real estate market in 2025

From data centers to hotels: – take a look at the most exciting developments and forecasts for the global real estate market. Our "2025 Inside Real Estate Outlook" offers exclusive insights, expert analysis and forward-looking strategies that you should not miss.

From data centers to hotels: The top trends in the real estate market in 2025

The expected recovery of the real estate market is likely to vary depending on the sector. Commercial real estate in particular is showing signs of stabilisation and could become the starting point for a new growth cycle.

Beware of tax traps

The fact that the customs authorities – the "weapon-carrying troop of the tax administration", so to speak – stood at the door of some companies unannounced in the run-up to Christmas must have caused some red-hot faces.

Acquisition of Autovia Douro Litoral

In this NEWSFLASH episode Maria Luisa Castro provides an overview of the concession, the factors to consider in acquiring a toll-road and the macro factors impacting the operations of such a concession.

The Secondary Market for Special AIFs: A Legal Perspective on New Trading Opportunities

Secondary markets offer an attractive option to restructure investments into special funds without cancelling the fund.

Fund marketing – how to advertise public AIFs in a legally compliant way

What are the regulatory requirements for advertising in the fund sector?

Perspectives in Private Markets: ILS Strategies

In this episode, Alex Koriath and his guest, Michael Knecht, shed light on the world of insurance-linked securities (ILS) and its importance for institutional investors.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Secondaries

In this episode, Alex Koriath and his guest, Nic Schellenberg, discuss the basics and benefits of secondaries in the private capital markets space.

Perspectives in Private Markets: PE Buyout Market

Alex Koriath and his guest, Christoph Wedegaertner, dive into the world of PE buy-outs and shed light on current developments and perspectives.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Infrastructure

In this podcast, Alex Koriath and Annabelle Wegner of Cambridge Associates explore infrastructure investing and what it means for investors.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Why PI at all?

In this episode, Alex Koriath, Head of Cambridge Associates' Munich office, and Managing Director Annabelle Wegner explore the importance of private investment (PI).

Tax sells!? – Efficiently manage tax risks in investments and reduce liability

Good planning is already "half the battle" when it comes to tax risks: Taxes are tricky because, in addition to financial risks due to unplanned liquidity outflows, they very quickly entail reputational risks and criminal risks.

ELTIF-VO update paves the way for new mutual fund product

Following the moderate success of the ELTIF so far, the regulation has been comprehensively revised. This article presents exactly what ELTIFs are, whether ELTIFs are open-ended or closed-end funds and what significant new opportunities there are for retail AIFs.

ESMA Guidelines on (ESG) Fund Names / New BaFin Administrative Practice: Background, Content, Practical Implications

In a notification dated 25 July 2024, BaFin announced that it will take into account the guidelines for fund names of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in its administrative practice. These will completely replace BaFin's previous administrative practice on sustainable investment funds.

North America – The Outlook for Mid-Market Infrastructure Investments

Recent years have seen an increasing shift to size in North America with bigger funds, bigger investors and bigger transactions. As a result, the mid-market for Infrastructure is looking a little unloved. Join Igneo's co-heads of North America John Ma and Michael Ryder as they discuss this segment of the market and why they believe it offers opportunity for those that can dedicate a focus here in the latest episode of our Keeping it Real Assets podcast.