APAC Private Equity Outlook

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in the previous year, including macroeconomic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and the Ukraine war, which led to a significant decrease in deal value and impacted exits and fundraising. Early signs of recovery are noted, particularly with China's reopening, although fundraising remains challenging globally. The discussion highlights investment trends in recession-proof industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and renewables, with a focus on sustainability, EVs, and AI as key themes for private equity investors.

What role do sovereign wealth funds play in the current private equity landscape?

What trends in private equity investment were emerging before the pandemic?