Carmela Mendoza is a senior reporter for Private Equity International based in London. She first joined PEI in Hong Kong in 2015 and covered Asia. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, she previously worked for a digital agency in Singapore focused on government websites and publications covering business, trade and industry, transport, and social development.
The Hong Kong-headquartered firm, which is looking to raise ¥7bn more than its previous Japan-focused fund, is eyeing investments in Japanese consumer and services companies that are planning to expand in China.
2 min read · 12 October 2016
EastBridge Partners, which invests in South Korean mid-market companies, is already in the process of closing its first overseas acquisition, a retail business based in Taiwan.
2 min read · 12 October 2016
The Taipei-based insurer, which has around $3 billion in private equity and hedge funds, is looking to invest another $1bn during 2017.
2 min read · 12 October 2016
The Taipei-based insurer, which has around $3 billion in private equity and hedge funds, is looking to invest another $1bn during 2017.
2 min read · 12 October 2016
With an ageing population and declining consumption, private equity firms are increasingly looking to overseas markets to create value.
2 min read · 12 October 2016
Five industry veterans pass their verdict on the Japanese corporate landscape, its challenges and the rewards of investing in the country.
10 min read · 12 October 2016
The firms have invested a combined €250m in the Paris-headquartered web hosting company as it seeks to target US and Asian markets.
1 min read · 11 October 2016
Everstone Capital Partners will own 100 percent of Florida-headquartered C3, a customer relations management business, and plans to expand the company’s operations in India.
2 min read · 07 October 2016
European private equity firm Permira has made its first investment in the corporate services sector in Asia with its acquisition of Hong Kong-based Tricor Holdings.
2 min read · 06 October 2016
The London-based firm has sold its holding in ACR Capital Holdings to Asia Investment Capital after a hold period of almost 10 years.
1 min read · 06 October 2016
