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Actis buys back UK government's 40% stakeThe transaction values the emerging markets private equity investor's franchise at £20m and gives the government a share in future carried interest.
- Friday Letter: Fools rush in
The boom in Asia-focused fundraising is beginning to sound alarm bells as growth in China slows and inflation in India pushes up interest rates again.
- MF Actis Test Article
Actis http://privateequityconnect.com/profile.aspx?iid=10047 has raised at least $745.5 million for Actis Global 4, according to a document filed last week with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Qualium poised for final close on €520m
French private equity group Qualium Investissement is poised to hold a final close for its latest buyout fund on €520m after bowing to pressure from some LPs not to raise significantly more.
- CDC joins Carlyle Africa deal
The $65m finance facility will be CDC’s first investment since its strategy change in September 2012.
- Actis to sell half of XP stake
The emerging market firm has partially exited Brazil’s largest independent brokerage with a sale to General Atlantic. It hopes to unlock further value with a forthcoming IPO.
- Astorg targets €600m for new fund
Astorg, a French mid-market firm, is hoping for a quicker fundraising for its fourth fund, which it will begin marketing in earnest next year, according to one investor.
- OPIC invests $65m in South Africa
Medu Capital received $65m in financing for its third fund, which will invest in small and mid-market companies based in South Africa.
- Duet and TLG to complete first joint deal
The private equity arm of asset manager Duet Group and private equity firm TLG are to complete their first joint deal next week, according to a source close to the firm. Just last week the two revealed they were combining their private equity activities.
- CDC contributes $20m to African agriculture
UK finance development institution CDC has committed $20m to one of the largest agri-business private equity funds in Africa. CDC hopes the move stimulates fundraising in the sector.