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.
The Beijing-based investor is looking to raise $150m more than last time for its latest and largest offering.
The Austin-based pension fund is seeking better regional coverage of Asia and Australia.
The firm raised $1.55bn more than its original target for Asia Partners V.
Centurium Capital Partners, founded by ex-Warburg Pincus head of China David Li, is eyeing a year-end final close on its $1.5bn hard-cap.
Japan Post Bank chief investment officer Katsunori Sago, the man behind the $1.9trn investor’s push into alternatives, is stepping down this month after three years at the helm.
The growth markets manager is set to launch a financial services fund and its fifth Africa-focused vehicle.
The firm will have a minimum of $3.8bn of equity to invest in Asia along with capital commitments from its global buyout fund.
Atul Phull, who was involved in the capital raising team at the mid-market firm, left in May to set up his own business venture.
Wang Qiying, chief executive of China Life Private Equity Investment Company, talks to Private Equity International about opportunities in China’s healthcare industry, which is expected to hit $1.2trn by 2020.
The $147bn pension manager is making sure its direct investments have the ‘right management and covenant-lite financing facilities’, as it anticipates the next downturn, says Ontario Teachers’ director of funds.