Drew Wilson

Carlyle nears $12.9bn close oversubscribed

The group's latest US buyout fund is expected to reach a final close in the coming weeks, bringing the firm its second best fundraising year in its history, said David Rubenstein, co-CEO.

Asia fundraising passes last year’s totals

When RMB funds are extracted, Asia fundraising totals are already up year-on-year, helped by several fund closes in October.

PwC pilots China trade sale platform

A pilot program set up by PwC in Shanghai aims to link corporate acquirers with PE portfolio companies, facilitating trade sale exits.

Inside the GP: A question of reputation

Private equity firms in Asia increasingly look to gather comprehensive intelligence on any individual connected with a potential deal.

China’s year-old IPO closure ratchets pressure

The mainland’s IPO market has now been closed for one year, impacting the performance and fundraising of many GPs, according to speakers at PEI’s recent CFO & COO Seminar.

Hony joins $420m PPTV deal(2)

The China country manager and Suning Appliance Co will jointly invest in one of China’s largest internet TV companies.

Ant Capital exits Japanese creampuff maker

The Japan-based SME buyout firm has exited Muginoho Holdings, gaining a 3.3x exit, and has made a separate investment in a branded shoemaker.

Take-private targets trending smaller(2)

De-listing undervalued Chinese companies from foreign exchanges is expected to continue into 2014, with most of the activity in the mid-market, according to Carlyle-owned Duff & Phelps.

OPIC seeks EM fund managers(2)

Emerging market fund managers are being sought by the US government's DFI, which aims to commit $35m - $150m per qualified fund.

Dosani joins Accion’s Venture Lab(2)

Tahira Dosani, formerly a director at Leapfrog Investments, has joined the social impact fund to focus on building emerging market portfolio companies.