Carmela Mendoza
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.
Investors could become more lukewarm on China private equity amid the combination of geopolitical and growth fears, director Willa Hong told PEI.
Stephen Priestley will lead a team in developing permanent capital vehicles and sunset funds focused on Africa and South Asia investments.
Four out of five Germany-focused managers believe family offices are making life more difficult for private equity funds, according to research by DBAG.
Blackstone is the latest manager to launch a strategy targeting companies that are still in the growth stage.
The private equity giant expects a final close for CVC Capital Partners Strategic Opportunities II by year-end.
PEI caught up with Horizon Capital chief executive Lenna Koszarny on how the $200m fund will be deployed.
The Boston-based growth equity manager is seeking $4bn for its latest offering.
The London-based manager, which did not have a placement agent for its latest fundraise, gathered about $850m for its second offering.
The joint venture includes airline group KLM's pension fund, the Dutch railways retirement scheme and Achmea.
Professor Florin Vasvari offers his thoughts on fees, investments in technology and the growth of private credit in Europe.