Coronavirus Recovery to Push Out to Third Quarter: General Atlantic CEO

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on private equity investments, particularly in China, highlighting the contrasting effects on online and offline businesses. It explores market recovery predictions, suggesting a delayed recovery into Q3, and examines how market conditions might influence investment strategies and valuations. The discussion also compares public and private market performance, emphasizing the advantages of private equity in volatile environments. Finally, the importance of ESG and sustainability in investment processes is underscored, with a focus on integrating these principles across all investment activities.

What are the main impacts of the coronavirus on portfolio companies in China?

How do you expect the recovery of the Chinese economy to unfold?

What are the potential changes in private equity investment strategies due to market conditions?

Discuss the comparison between public and private market performance over the last decade.

What are the expected long-term returns for private equity compared to public equities?

How does the speaker view the volatility of private capital in relation to investment opportunities?

What role does ESG play in investment decisions according to the speaker?