A newly created “scorecard” takes a stab at identifying country-by-country strengths and weaknesses within the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region’s private equity industry. Judy Kuan reports.
2 min read · 31 December 2012
A new survey shows a growing portion of institutional investors intend to invest in emerging markets in coming years. Judy Kuan speaks with EMPEA’s executive director Sarah Alexander on the drivers for investors’ changing attitude.
3 min read · 31 December 2012
Intel Capital’s recently announced $50m (€42m) Brazil Technology Fund is the Santa Clara-based firm’s latest move to strengthen its position in emerging markets. Judy Kuan reports.
2 min read · 31 December 2012
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The IPO of Promotora Ambiental, a Darby Overseas-backed waste management company, signals a revival of Mexico’s stock exchange and evidences the usefulness of mezzanine in Latin American investments. By Judy Kuan.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
India’s VC market has become increasingly crowded, with Intel being the most recent investor to announce plans for further investment in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry. By Judy Kuan.
3 min read · 30 December 2012
US-based early-stage investor Doll Capital Management is taking a bullish approach to China, with plans to invest 4 billion yuan and the appointment of Hurst Lin as new co-head of its Beijing operations.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
As an established presence in emerging markets, CDC-backed energy investor Globeleq is now in position to pursue its mandate: developing greenfield projects. Globeleq CEO Robert Hart shares his insights on approaching energy investments in emerging markets. By Judy Kuan.
4 min read · 30 December 2012
Following H&Q Asia Pacific’s announcement of a co-investment partnership with THL Partners last September, PEO’s Judy Kuan speaks with H&QAP founder Dr Ta-lin Hsu about the evolution of the firm and the direction it is taking going forward.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Spanish food company SOS Cuétara has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Carapelli Firenze from a group of Italian private equity investors.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
