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The storms that blew Abraaj off course - timelineThe emerging markets specialist has suspended fundraising for its global fund and has released LPs from their commitments. What could this mean for the wider market?
Cepheus Growth Capital Partners raises $51mThe Ethiopia-based private equity firm is halfway towards closing its debut fund.
Abraaj continues global fundraise amid claims of capital misuseThe emerging markets-focused firm has no plans to pause fundraising on its $6bn private equity fund as it awaits an auditor's report on its 2015-vintage health fund.
Emerging markets special: new fund structures requiredThese markets force managers to be creative around the standard structure.
Impact special: Abraaj's aim for a healthy partnershipAbraaj's $1bn healthcare fund seeks to partner with a range of stakeholders to reinvent healthcare delivery systems for low- and middle-income populations
Impact special: measuring the double bottom lineFor some fund managers, measuring progress towards impact goals is just as important as assessing financial performance.
Cohen: 2020 will be impact investing 'tipping point'The Apax and Bridges co-founder wants 100 pension funds and endowments to allocate 5-10 percent of their assets to impact investing.
Africa: A tough sell for limited partnersDeveloped market limited partners have fallen out of love with Africa as currency volatility continues to take its toll on returns.
IDFC further trims Fund IV target to $200m – ExclusiveThe Mumbai-based manager had an initial target of $400m when it launched its latest offering in late-2015.
- Rede taps Credit Suisse M&A veteran for chief of staff
Mark Barbour-Smith has joined the advisory firm to focus on business operations as well as people and talent management.