A year in review: 10 articles that shaped SuperReturn in 2022

It has been an incredible year for private equity - and even more so for SuperReturn. We successfully kicked off no less than 17 events worldwide, including the unrivalled SuperReturn International 2022 in Berlin, and the appetite for post-event updates, highlights and industry insights have only been growing. Private Equity has seen its fair few changes in recent years, but what has been top of LPs priority list in 2022? How do you approach growing markets in Africa and Asia? Why is it important to continue backing female founders, and how is the influx of private investors changing private equity? We spoke to key experts in the industry throughout the year, and here's what you most enjoyed reading.

Nothing else compares: This is SuperReturn International 2022

Nothing truly compares. Unsurprisingly, you couldn’t get enough of SuperReturn International 2022 – and we would expect nothing less from the largest gathering in the event's 25 year history. Once the dust from Berlin had settled, you devoured the highlights with unprecedented excitement.  Hear from key speakers why they keep coming back and savour the buzzing atmosphere of four fantastic days. Explore now and let the butterflies for SuperReturn International 2023 begin.

Democratisation of private assets: Opportunities & outlooks

Whilst private markets have long been reserved for large institutional investors, recent years has seen a huge spike in the largely untapped pool of private investors. Our long-term partners at BackBay Communications shone a light on how the influx of retail investors will change the private markets, highlighting illiquid assets, their long-term nature and diversifying them in a broader portfolio as well as regulatory challenges ahead. Though challenges aren't scarce when it comes to the pace of democratisation, the golden age of private markets looks set to continue, and it is no surprise to us that you were keen on getting valuable insight on this development. Be sure to read the full report here (if you haven’t already).

The best of SuperInvestor 2022

From one success to another, SuperInvestor 2022 once again facilitated unrivalled networking opportunities and, like any event buzz, it is set to continue long after the doors have closed. Once we left the wonderful backdrop in Amsterdam, you keenly dreamt yourself back to Hotel Okura with our highlights specially curated by SuperReturn correspondent Emma Walden – and of course, who doesn’t enjoy a seasonal greeting? Reminisce about 2022’s content rich agenda and set yourself up for an even greater SuperInvestor 2023.

eMagazine: LP risk management in uncertain times

It would be an understatement to say that 2022 has been a tumultuous year. The disruptions to global financial territories and political stability has undoubtly affected private capital, so naturally our insights in how LPs manage risks in uncertain time rank high on your most read articles. Independent director Gabriella Kindert shares, how the surprise of the past years disruption has been echoing all across the industry, but highlights the many opportunities private credit managers still have - even in uncertain times. Get up to speed on how the industry has managed unprecedented disruption with interviews from SuperReturn Private Credit Europe, a deep dive into North American venture capital, the state of the US direct lending market and much more here.

eMagazine: The changing reputation of private equity

Throughout 2022 one common denominator was your appetite for eMagazines, which began as early as January. As we transitioned into 2022, changes were already looming in the horizon and you were keen to get the experts thoughts on what the year had in store. This edition featured insights from the always popular SuperReturn International 2021, how meaningful investments and ESG was (and is) changing the reputation of Private Equity as well as insights from SuperReturn Africa and Middle East. If you missed it, fear not, you can still capture it all right here.

LP Insights eMagazine: An international outlook

Where LPs go, you follow. Our LP magazine continues to be a popular feature in our calender as well as yours. This edition offered an international outlook on LP challenges throughout the year. We kickstarted our emerging manager profiles, shining the spotlight on Schroders Capital, 9Yards and Openspace Ventures . LPs shared how they are dealing with the denominator effect and offered advice on how to successfully co-invest as this area increases in popularity. Of course, the key word on everybody's lips these years is sustainability, but what do we actually mean by sustainable investing? Find out here.

eMagazine: LP/GP relations take centre stage

Another topic being widely discussed is how well prepared private equity is to weather the coming storm, and that's exactly what Steffen Paul, Founder, CEO and Chairman at Moonfare, explores in our latest eMagazine. We also shared insights from key speakers at SuperInvestor, SuperReturn North America and SuperReturn Asia, and though the year was coming to and end and we all, surely, were longing for a calm christmas break, the buzz from the final events of the year was still palpable. If you didn't get to explore the insights before the new year bells rang, there is plenty of time to do it now.

Navigating venture capital in 2022

How do you navigate venture capital? That's the question Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing Ventures examines in this article, where she zooms in on venture capital in North America. Rudina points out, that thought the past 18 years has seen many disruptions in technology and financial cycles, the past year has been particularly fascination. Why? The combination of significant dry powder in the private markets alongside economic and political volatility has created a unique opportunity for disciplined early-stage investors. Hear what Rudina has to say on the mattter.

The case for backing female founders: perspectives from Pink Salt Ventures

Diversity is here to stay and at Pink Salt Ventures they are living up to that pledge. Ahead of SuperVenture in June, Saloni Bhojwani, Co-Founder and Partner at Pink Salt Ventures discuss the fact that until recently, there had been no VC funds in the UK solely dedicated to female-led companies.

Investing in female-led technology companies, to us, means investing in the companies capturing the largest audiences (and driving the largest market share), solving the big problems that need to be solved, and generating outsized returns.

She highlights the well-documented gender gap and notes the importance on investing in female led ventures, especially in FinTech and health as the gender gap is particularly wide here. Studies show, that women are 32% more likely to die from an operation conducted by a male rather than a female surgeon. Read for yourself to discover, why VC funds like Pink Salt Ventures resonated with so many SuperReturn readers.

Industry leaders discuss private investments and impact investing through the pandemic

First and last on the list: What else could it be but SuperReturn International? Our key speaker interviews from Berlin remained a stable on your reading lists throughout 2022. Here, Rishi Kapoor, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Investcorp shared a compelling conversation with SuperReturn correspondent Emma Walden on his keynote session 'Private investments through the pandemic… lessons for the future', whilst Stuart Fiertz, Co-Founder and President at Cheyne Capital spoke about impact investment. We were also joined by Sarah Farrell, Managing Principal, Allstate Investments who shared insights from her panel discussion "Deploying capital in a low-rate, competitive market" and lastly, Rupal Patel took us through her high octane career. Hear her business lessons from the world of espionage here.