Hamilton Lane sounds PE co-investment warning
The rise of private equity co-investment in Asia risks leading to sentiment souring on the asset class, as many investors lack the skills necessary for such deals, say the PE firm's CEO and CIO.
Private equity giant Hamilton Lane says the growing popularity of PE co-investment in Asia – coupled with a lack of regional investor experience in this area – could lead to withdrawals from the asset class if deals were to blow up.
Limited partners participating in such deals in the region often lack professional investors’ skills and knowledge, according to chief executive Mario Giannini and chief investment officer Erik Hirsch.
Sources say family offices in Asia often lack th…
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