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Friday Letter Gloomy DaysThe credit boom appears to be faltering, which is bad news for the many pending LBOs that have yet to be financed.
- Queen wins 3i shareholder support
3i has appointed a former investment banker as its new chief investment officer and CEO Michael Queen (pictured)received a ringing endorsement from shareholders at the group's AGM.
- MCap sets target of up to $300m for maiden fund
The firm started by ex-Baring PE Partners India partner Subbu Subramaniam is in the market and close to securing an anchor commitment.
- Babson sets up Asian mezzanine team
Babson Capital Management has formed an eight-strong team in Sydney and Asia to source mezzanine debt and private equity opportunities in the region.
- Babson makes first Asian investment
The US-based firm has invested $15m in a Chinese steel parts maker along with CDH Investments, China Everbright and Asia Mezzanine Capital.
- CDC commits $40m to Indian SMEs
The commitment to Kotak India Private Equity Fund follows a $40m allocation to SME-focused funds in Southeast and Central Asia.
- Alfa closes debut Russian buyout fund
Moscow-based Alfa Capital Partners has closed its debut private equity fund on $200 million to invest in Russia and Ukraine.
- DSCDM reborn as Babson Capital
Duke Street Capital Debt Management, the leveraged loan specialist, has changed its name to Babson Capital Europe following its acquisition by Babson Capital Management in May.
- Coller Capital acquires BT venture unit
Coller Capital has joined forces with New Venture Partners to acquire British Telecom’s in-house venture capital unit Brightstar.
- 150 investors in Coller $2.5bn secondary
Coller Capital has closed its fourth secondary private equity fund at $2.5bn at a time when banks alone are looking to offload $25bn of private equity assets.