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 new venture, named Twelve Degrees, will back about three North American lower mid-market firms per year.
2 min read · 14 April 2022
Fifteen funds exceeded their targets by 23% on average, with General Atlantic and Blackstone achieving the highest disparity.
3 min read · 13 April 2022
The French bank’s wealth unit, which raised over $1.3bn from clients last year, seeks to enhance digital offerings for its next-gen investor base, says its head of alts investments.
4 min read · 12 April 2022
New SEC proposals on cybersecurity will mean private equity firms must improve how they address cyber-threats.
3 min read · 07 April 2022
The firm has hired a head of cybersecurity in its value creation team, as it seeks to be on top of one of the biggest risks in the PE industry.
3 min read · 06 April 2022
As the SEC clamps down on capital markets 'misconduct', the industry prepares comment letters in response to the Commission's proposed regulation changes.
3 min read · 05 April 2022
A focus on protecting people and resolving potential supply chain disruption could help firms and leaders navigate the war.
2 min read · 04 April 2022
The private equity giant has brought in around 40 staff for its private wealth unit in the last six months, as it seeks to grow to a 300-strong team by year-end.
3 min read · 31 March 2022
The Asian buyout, credit and real estate giant will use most of its IPO proceeds to seed new strategies, according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings.
3 min read · 29 March 2022
Sponsors must ensure their own interests align with those of their existing LPs and the buyers to combat a rise in 'conflict washing', panellists at last week's Invest Europe forum warned.
3 min read · 28 March 2022
