Private assets - overview of recent research

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Below is a selection of recent research on private assets from Schroders Capital.

Private Equity
​The role of continuation fund strategies in a private equity portfolio
​Continuation funds stand as a distinct asset class across private equity.

Private Equity
​What do higher interest rates mean for private equity?
​The “3D Reset” – will keep inflation and interest rates higher for longer, global private equity returns have been robust throughout different macroeconomic and geopolitical periods.

Private Equity
​Schroders Capital Private Equity Lens Q1 2024
​Although tighter macro conditions have weighed on buyout and late stage venture capital, we see signs for optimism in small-mid buyouts and early stage venture capital

Private Equity
​Unlocking outsized returns in the lower mid-market
​Jeremy Knox, Vahit Alili and David Bajada discuss that they believe the lower mid-market offers the most compelling co-investment opportunities at present.

Private Equity
​Seeking healthcare private equity exposure through specialists offers key benefits
​The majority of private equity investors’ exposure to healthcare comes through generalist funds, but historically specialists have proven to deliver a more consistent outperformance through a deeper understanding of a complex market with strong long-term fundamentals.

Sustainability & Impact
​The time for the US renewables market is now
​The US renewables market appears to be primed for growth due to the cost effectiveness of electricity produced from renewable energy technologies.

Sustainability & Impact
​What risks are you taking in renewable energy?
​Developing renewable energy assets results in very different potential return and risk profiles. Higher interest rates have made those differences clearer.

Real Estate
​Schroders Capital Global Real Estate Lens
​Our latest analysis highlights the key data and trends that matter to global real estate investors.

Real Estate
​Schroders Capital Investment Outlook: Real Estate 
​Uneven geographic and sector repricing creating a sequential window of opportunity.

Infrastructure ​
​What the future holds for infrastructure debt
​Jerome Neyroud, Head of Infrastructure Debt, discusses the state of the market today and looks at trends that will drive activity in the years ahead.

More information can be found on Schroders Capital's website.

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