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How Alternatives Fund Managers and Investors Are Responding to COVID-19
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How Alternatives Fund Managers and Investors Are Responding to COVID-19
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Fund Managers on How Travel Restrictions and Social Distancing Have Impacted Their Business Operations
6%
25%
69%
Positive Impact
No Discernible Impact
Negative Impact
of fund managers* say their business operations have been significantly disrupted by COVID-19
69%
*Based on a survey of more than 180 fund managers conducted in April 2020
15%
Fund Managers on How COVID-19 Has Impacted Their Fundraising Process
Sped up
of fund managers reported a slowdown in fundraising activity
55%
28%
55%
1%
No Change
Slowed
Abandoned
18%
62%
21%
Fund Managers on How COVID-19 Has Affected Their Targeted Returns
Raised
No Change
Lowered
of fund managers say they aren’t changing their targeted returns as a result of COVID-19
62%
9%
33%
58%
Investors on How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Number of Planned Commitments to Alternatives in 2020
Increased
No Change
Decreased
of investors* say they plan to decrease the number of planned commitments to alternatives in 2020
58%
*Based on a survey of more than 110 investors conducted in April 2020
13%
28%
59%
Investors on How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Size of Planned Commitments to Alternatives in 2020
Increased
No Change
Decreased
of investors plan to decrease the size of planned commitments in 2020
59%
Investors on the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Their Future Alternative Investments Strategy
However, most investors plan to invest the same amount or more in alternative assets in the long term (beyond 2020)
9%
29%
63%
Will Invest More
No Change
Will Invest Less
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Preqin's House View: COVID-19's Impact on Alternative Assets
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IN
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The Office vs. Remote Working
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Why COVID-19 Should Drive Video Gaming Investment Opportunities Globally
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REPORT
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IN
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REPORT
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IN
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REPORT
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
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HF
PD
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IN
NR
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REPORT
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
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REPORT
While total funds raised across private capital classes are likely to fall short of 2019 levels this year, some asset classes will do better.
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
European Alternatives Have a Bright Future
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PE
HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
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blog
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NR
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REPORT
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
2020 Preqin Markets in Focus: Alternative Assets in Europe
REPORT
While total funds raised across private capital classes are likely to fall short of 2019 levels this year, some asset classes will do better.
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
European Alternatives Have a Bright Future
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HF
PD
RE
IN
NR
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blog
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
1,012
1,304
1,510
1,684
1,819
0.5
1.1
0.5
1.4
1.7
3.9
3.5
10
11
14
40
Buyout Dry Powder