Private Equity
China-based private equity fund returns were lagging in Q1 2012, with emerging markets returns also down year-on-year, according to a report from Cambridge Associates.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
The Paris-based firm has made two investments in Italy within a week.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Elbrus has invested in Russian delivery business SPSR-Express. It's the first deal from its second fund, which is now more than half way to its $500m target.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Successful firms will continue to build on their track record next year, says VTB Capital’s Tim Demchenko, provided they look out for the right opportunities.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The Chinese firm has confirmed its purchase of the coveted €80bn asset manager, and teams up with ICBC, China's biggest bank, to expand DAM’s foothold in emerging markets.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
VTB Capital has ambitious plans to open several hundred burger restaurants in Russia, having agreed a joint venture with global brand Burger King.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Private equity firms would be directly impacted if a proposal in India’s Parliament to raise the capital gains tax to 30% from 20% is enacted.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The specialist energy-focused firm has teamed up with Spain’s Renovalia Energy to target wind projects across Europe and North America.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Advent International has invested in cardiovascular treatment company American Heart of Poland, the firm’s 12th Polish investment and 36th in Central and Eastern Europe.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Silver Lake, DST, Temasek and Yunfeng Capital have provided the capital for a 'liquidity programme', allowing employees in China's largest e-commerce company to cash out some shares.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
