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"The opportunity to be a part of something brand new in our industry really appealed to me," said Perkins about joining emerging manager Avance. "I was excited to be able to help our young firm establish our unique culture, contribute to creating our go-to-market strategy, and to help recruit more diverse talent to our firm."

David Grain: "The public sponsorship of telecommunications growth in the U.S. specifically, with over $60bn dedicated to the space, is timely and we are excited to see both the organic and strategic opportunities that will stem from it."

Vista Equity and Insight Partners struck 22 tech deals each through December

Blackstone's assets managed are expected to hit the $1trn mark in the year ahead, chairman and CEO Stephen Schwarzman said.

The firm is the latest in a slew of shops launched by former Golden Gate executives over the past few years.

'The challenge is sifting through the Covid noise and determining what is permanent versus temporary,' says Hendrickson.

“There are billions of dollars in opportunities in this space, as there was already a good amount of outdoor enthusiasts but now with covid, there is a growing number of people venturing to the great outdoors,” Matt Eby, founder of Seawall, told PE Hub.

"Burnout is a big deal for hospital systems, and anything you can automate, or use technology to leverage human capital, is going to remain a big focus area,” Oak HC/FT’s Adams said.

MidEuropa Partners, Partners Group, European Investment Bank and others say valuations of underlying companies could be affected.

The commission proposed rules for the first time that would outright ban certain practices – a move away from the commission’s traditional focus on making sure GPs are providing LPs with appropriate disclosure.