The technology sector accounted for one-third of the region’s private equity and venture capital deals in the first half of 2011, but local firms are getting scooped by the US and Europe, according to delegates at an industry conference Wednesday.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Connecticut-based small market private equity firm is targeting $300m for investments in the healthcare, niche manufacturing and business services industries.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The $83bn retirement system committed to five funds in the third quarter, including up to $100m each for Leonard Green & Partners, Providence Equity Partners and Vista Equity Partners.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The Monte Brem-led firm has acquired Parish Capital Advisors, a small and niche market specialist in the US and Europe with $2bn in assets under management.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
NGP’s tenth fund continues to generate support from LPs after the firm scrapped its original proposal for a water resources, food and agriculture fund.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm is expecting to expand US frozen treat chain Rita’s Italian Ice to warmer climates through the final investment of its $290m second fund.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Nick Money-Kyrle led private equity firm has agreed to its second big exit of the year, scoring a 4.2x return on its 2006 investment in FEP Fahrzeugelektrik Pirna.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
LPs are becoming increasingly vocal about the development of environmental and social governance programmes, and a recent BVCA report indicates that fund managers are listening.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Victor Maruri co-founded firm, which targets investments with a Hispanic demographic focus, has acquired a majority stake in Polaris Hospital Company.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
After being unable to allocate its full $100m commitment to Southern Cross’s most recent Latin American fund, the $78bn retirement system increased its exposure to the fund through the secondary market.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
