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 final close of Strategic Opportunities II comes amid increased appetite for long-term vehicles.
2 min read · 18 July 2019
The US manager, which has yet to hold official final closes on its eighth flagship fund and fourth strategic growth fund, is also in market with a Europe growth vehicle.
2 min read · 17 July 2019
Growth funds had a 73% increase in capital raised with more than $50bn amassed in the first half of this year, according to PEI data.
2 min read · 17 July 2019
The firm is in market with its latest direct vehicle for private equity and expects to launch dedicated direct funds for real estate and debt within the year.
2 min read · 16 July 2019
The Swedish pension fund plans to make more direct investments in PE, infrastructure and credit.
2 min read · 15 July 2019
Hands-on value creation is more important than ever thanks to high valuations, four market experts tell Private Equity International.
9 min read · 11 July 2019
Blackstone's Capital Partners VIII heads a list including Ardian, Vista and Shanghai International Group.
2 min read · 11 July 2019
The European private equity giant will look at real estate and infrastructure opportunities in addition to buyout deals in the country.
2 min read · 09 July 2019
Median co-investment returns have plummeted from a high of 56% in 2003, according to data from CEPRES.
2 min read · 09 July 2019
A study by HEC Paris and MVision Private Equity Advisers finds that gender diverse investment committee teams outperform all-male teams across several industry metrics.
3 min read · 08 July 2019
