Private Equity

Middle East

Israeli VC firms back mobile digital TV chip maker with $23.5m

Siano Mobile Silicon will use the capital to scale up its production capacity, develop new products and explore new markets.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Quadrangle enters Asia with $300m telecom deal

The New York-based firm has led seven other investors in backing Tower Vision, as they look to capitalise on India's rapidly growing wireless telecoms market.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Study: VC investments in Israel hit lowest point since 2003

Just $1.12bn was invested in Israel's 'at-risk' venture capital sector in 2009 - a 46% decline on the 2008 total. A further slump is predicted for 2010.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Planting flags in Turkey

Turkey’s dynamic demographics and healthy macroeconomic trends have caught the attention of the global private equity industry. But some challenges remain.

5 min read · 05 January 2013

Sequoia leads $13m investment in Indian mobile services

IMImobile will use the second round funding to develop its service infrastructure and expand its business operations through acquisitions.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

CPPIB, Singapore SWF target Brazil

The Canadian pension CPPIB has teamed up with GIC Real Estate and a local property company to target Brazilian real estate.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Five Mile gains 50% stake in iconic NYC building

A debt-for-equity swap has given the Connecticut-based private equity and real estate firm a substantial stake in the former New York Times headquarters.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

HSBC-backed MENA fund makes Oman power investment

An HSBC-led consortium has completed the purchase of a stake in Omani power company United Power Company, committing capital from its $500m co-sponsored infrastructure fund. The $26.5m purchase is the second investment made by the fund since closing.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Abraaj-backed company secures $100m loan

The capital will be used to fuel acquisitions and refinance the existing debt of oil & gas services-focused Gulf Marine Maintenance and Offshore Service Company.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Apollo latest to buy amusement park with $2.4bn deal

The mega-firm is entering the amusement park sector, following several other firms that have acquired parks this year. But the sector has in some cases been a roller coaster for private equity returns.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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