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.
At PEI's recent Operating Partners Forum, executives from firms including Permira and Antin Infrastructure said sellers are primarily driven by the ability of the buyer to execute on a difficult transaction.
2 min read · 24 November 2021
The Canadian pension fund, which has earmarked C$15bn for Europe across asset classes over the next four years, tells PEI how it plans to deploy this capital.
4 min read · 22 November 2021
Tax changes in the US, China’s crackdown on high-growth sectors and Europe’s increasing protectionist policies will also impact dealflow, according to a report by the law firm Dechert.
3 min read · 17 November 2021
The European giant will not rule out a dedicated life sciences growth fund in the medium term, co-head of global healthcare Michael Bauer told PEI.
3 min read · 17 November 2021
The growth investor gathered $7.8bn for its sixth flagship fund, and a further $16bn for its managed accounts and evergreen programme.
2 min read · 10 November 2021
Tax changes in the US, China’s crackdown on high-growth sectors and Europe’s increasing protectionist policies will also impact dealflow, according to Dechert.
3 min read · 09 November 2021
From bad leaver clauses to provisions on launching successor funds, protections are in place for investors backing first-time funds, a panel has heard at Unigestion’s emerging managers conference.
3 min read · 04 November 2021
The firm surpassed its €500m fundraising target for its latest PE fund, which will invest in GPs and deals alongside European corporate pensions, insurers and family offices.
3 min read · 03 November 2021
The firm expects to more than double capital raised from the private wealth channel in the near term, said co-chief executive Scott Nuttall on the third-quarter earnings call.
3 min read · 02 November 2021
Fundraising, deals and exits as of the third quarter are at record levels, the alternatives giant reported on its latest earnings call.
3 min read · 28 October 2021
