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of private equity. WP Global Partners investment professionals average over 22 years of investment
experience and 14 years of private equity experience.
Robert B. Reich, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor, Gives Keynote Address at WP Global Partners 2009 Investor Conference
3/3/2009
The conference, held in Scottsdale, AZ, focused on private equity opportunities in emerging markets, particularly Africa and South America, and the ongoing global financial crisis and various recovery plans (see agenda for details).
> View Conference Agenda
> View Welcome Letter
3/3/2009
The conference, held in Scottsdale, AZ, focused on private equity opportunities in emerging markets, particularly Africa and South America, and the ongoing global financial crisis and various recovery plans (see agenda for details).
> View Conference Agenda
> View Welcome Letter
Research: Market Outlook and Review - 2009
12/15/2008
The sub-prime residential housing crisis that began to reveal itself in 2007 through increased loan delinquencies marked the beginning of the current global credit crisis. The impact of the credit crisis on private markets has truly been a tale of two markets and a story of size. That is to say, there is an adequately functioning private equity market for transactions of small and medium size that are typically found in the small-middle private equity submarket. > Read Full Paper
12/15/2008
The sub-prime residential housing crisis that began to reveal itself in 2007 through increased loan delinquencies marked the beginning of the current global credit crisis. The impact of the credit crisis on private markets has truly been a tale of two markets and a story of size. That is to say, there is an adequately functioning private equity market for transactions of small and medium size that are typically found in the small-middle private equity submarket. > Read Full Paper
COREalpha Private Equity Partners II, L.P. Holds Final Closing at $354 Million
9/30/2008
WP Global Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce that on September 30, 2008 COREalpha Private Equity Partners II, L.P. (“COREalpha II”) held its final close with $354 million in total capital commitments. COREalpha II seeks a highly diversified portfolio of buyout, venture capital, and special situation private equity funds generally in the lower middle market. COREalpha II will also make select direct investments in private companies alongside underlying fund managers.
9/30/2008
WP Global Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce that on September 30, 2008 COREalpha Private Equity Partners II, L.P. (“COREalpha II”) held its final close with $354 million in total capital commitments. COREalpha II seeks a highly diversified portfolio of buyout, venture capital, and special situation private equity funds generally in the lower middle market. COREalpha II will also make select direct investments in private companies alongside underlying fund managers.
WP Global Select Real Estate II, L.P. Holds Final Closing at $100 Million
9/1/2008
WP Global Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce that on September 1, 2008 WP Global Select Real Estate II, L.P. (“WP RE II”) held its final close with $100 million in total capital commitments. WP RE II seeks a diversified portfolio of real estate private equity funds with global value added, mezzanine and opportunistic underlying property exposure.
9/1/2008
WP Global Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce that on September 1, 2008 WP Global Select Real Estate II, L.P. (“WP RE II”) held its final close with $100 million in total capital commitments. WP RE II seeks a diversified portfolio of real estate private equity funds with global value added, mezzanine and opportunistic underlying property exposure.
WP Global Partners To Hold Its 2009 Annual Meeting March 2-5, 2009
9/1/2008
WP Global Partners is pleased to announce it will host its 2009 Private Equity Annual Meeting March 2-5, 2009. The conference will be held at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona. Registration information and tentative agenda will be available shortly. > Event Inquiries
9/1/2008
WP Global Partners is pleased to announce it will host its 2009 Private Equity Annual Meeting March 2-5, 2009. The conference will be held at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona. Registration information and tentative agenda will be available shortly. > Event Inquiries
Lewis S. Ranieri of Ranieri Partners Gives Keynote Address at WP Global Partners 2008 Investor Conference 3-4-2008
3/4/2008
The conference, held in Tuscon, AZ, focused on three main investment themes: Financial Dislocations, The Mobile Internet and Sustainability. Distinguished speakers and attendees discussed global markets, trends, strategies, investment opportunities and risks (see agenda for details). > View Agenda
> Market Overview, Donald Phillips
3/4/2008
The conference, held in Tuscon, AZ, focused on three main investment themes: Financial Dislocations, The Mobile Internet and Sustainability. Distinguished speakers and attendees discussed global markets, trends, strategies, investment opportunities and risks (see agenda for details). > View Agenda
> Market Overview, Donald Phillips
Michael Milken of the Milken Institute Gives Opening Speech at WP Global Partners 2007 Investor Conference 3-6-2007
3/6/2007
The conference, held in Pasadena CA, focused on three main investment themes: Financial Services, The Middle East and Clean Technology. Distinguished speakers and attendees discussed global markets, trends, strategies, investment opportunities and risks (see full agenda for more detail). > View Agenda
3/6/2007
The conference, held in Pasadena CA, focused on three main investment themes: Financial Services, The Middle East and Clean Technology. Distinguished speakers and attendees discussed global markets, trends, strategies, investment opportunities and risks (see full agenda for more detail). > View Agenda
Donald W. Phillips Awarded Daley Medal at Illinois Venture Capital Association - 10-6-2006
10/6/2006
The Richard J. Daley Medal, which recognizes a single individual who has given direct and extraordinary support to the Illinois economy resulting from private equity funding, will be awarded to Donald W. Phillips of WP Global Partners on December 4, 2006. > more
10/6/2006
The Richard J. Daley Medal, which recognizes a single individual who has given direct and extraordinary support to the Illinois economy resulting from private equity funding, will be awarded to Donald W. Phillips of WP Global Partners on December 4, 2006. > more
AP1 Appoints WP Global Partners - 06-22-2006
06/22/2006
In the procurement for strategic private equity partners (reg.no 2004:74 070.LED) Första AP-fonden has decided to approve the following managers: > more
06/22/2006
In the procurement for strategic private equity partners (reg.no 2004:74 070.LED) Första AP-fonden has decided to approve the following managers: > more
Research: Market Outlook and Review - 2006
05/06/2006
The size and importance of the private equity market has grown over the past 20 years. The market has matured into the capital source of choice for a wide variety of financial transactions... > more
05/06/2006
The size and importance of the private equity market has grown over the past 20 years. The market has matured into the capital source of choice for a wide variety of financial transactions... > more
