Introduction to Silver Lake: From their founding to their strategy, team and geographic focus.
Scope of deals: Exploring deal formats and sectors.
Market setup for large-scale tech: Unveiling recent deals with a spotlight on the larger “all-in” control transactions of the Silver Lake Partners VII Fund (“SLP VII Fund”), in addition to the pipeline and themes.
Tech-enabled trends: Delving into tech-driven trends such as healthcare, content and travel.
Value addition and growth: Learning how companies are enhanced, unlocking new stages of financial and operational growth.
Progress: Latest fundraising updates on Silver Lake Partners VII Fund (“SLP VII Fund”).
Managing Director at Silver Lake
CFA – Vice President of the Investment Team at Petiole USA Limited
Education - 2 min
The importance of retirement planning is gaining unprecedented attention in the GCC and globally. A recent survey by Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) revealed that 88% of expatriates in the GCC are actively prioritizing retirement savings over other expenses, and 82% consider having sufficient funds for retirement as 'very important'.[1]At the same time, persistent inflation, higher interest rates, and ongoing market volatility are reshaping the retirement planning landscape. Traditional investment models like the 60/40 portfolio are increasingly seen as insufficient to navigate today's uncertainty. In this context, private markets are emerging as an essential instrument for building resilient retirement portfolios and ensuring long-term wealth preservation.
May 8, 2025
Market Insights - 4 min
March saw the Federal Reserve hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% for the second meeting running, and it is widely expected that they will continue to hold rates at the current level in the upcoming meeting on May 6 and 7.[1]While this much is agreed on, almost everything else appears to be in a state of flux. While the data still suggests calm, the sentiment in the market suggests a coming storm. In this article, we will examine both perspectives and consider how investors should respond.
Apr 30, 2025
General - 1 min
Private markets offer access to investment opportunities beyond the public markets, including private equity, real estate, and private credit. With the potential for higher returns and greater portfolio diversification, they have become an essential part of modern wealth strategies.
Apr 23, 2025