
AVCJ Awards 2022: Firm of the Year – Large Cap: Baring Private Equity Asia

Baring Private Equity Asia’s 2022 was punctuated by a high-profile merger with EQT, a bumper fundraise, and USD 10bn in exits. Jean Eric Salata, now head of BPEA EQT, shares his thoughts on the market
Q: How do you feel about investment right now? A: I think that 2023 and 2024 will be interesting vintages and great entry points for private equity investors. There was a pause – macro conditions were...
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