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 firm said it gathered $37.3bn across strategies in the second quarter of 2021, and has raised a total of $116bn over the past 12 months.
2 min read · 22 July 2021
Our crystal ball told us that dealmaking would rebound in 2021, but we didn’t expect the first half to be so big.
2 min read · 22 July 2021
The firm launched a longer-hold PE strategy early this year and is readying a similar vehicle focused on core infrastructure.
2 min read · 22 July 2021
The average GP commitment as a percentage of the fund was 4.8%, a more than 60% rise from two years ago, according to the latest GP Trends report.
3 min read · 21 July 2021
The first half of the year saw private equity funds raise a total of $415bn thanks to a post-pandemic rebound driven by huge LP appetites for the asset class and strong deployment.
2 min read · 20 July 2021
The private markets firm received $12bn in new commitments over the first half of 2021, supported by strong activity in larger flagship funds and increased investment activity.
3 min read · 19 July 2021
The firm not only exceeded the original target for its 10th flagship vehicle, but also its hard-cap by $2.4bn.
2 min read · 15 July 2021
Private capital dry powder as of end-June stands at $3.3trn, of which around $1trn is for buyouts alone, according to a report from the consulting firm.
3 min read · 14 July 2021
Nearly half of entrepreneurs with investable assets of at least $25m increased their allocations to direct private equity deals, according to a report from the French bank’s private wealth unit.
3 min read · 12 July 2021
Our interactive guide to the Global Investor 100 digs deeper into the investors most active in private equity by institution type, location and average allocation.
1 min read · 08 July 2021
