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- CDC commits $10m to Rabo's India Agri Business Fund
The UK government-backed fund of funds has helped push the fund toward its $100m target. It held an $85m first close a year ago.
- Indian microfinance fund receives $20m
The India Financial Inclusion Fund has raised $58m to date for a microfinance vehicle targeting total commitments of $100m.
- CITIC Capital raises $500m for second China fund
The alternative investment firm has a held a first close on its second buyout fund, the final target for which is undisclosed.
- African growth finance faces cost barrier
High set-up costs and a lack of performance data are two obstacles that the ‘missing middle’ needs to overcome in Africa.
- 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.
- NextStage holds €61m first close
The French growth equity firm has raised a little more than half the target sum for its small cap fund after six months of marketing.
- Aureos pumps $5.6m into Thai shipbuilding firm
Emerging markets specialist Aureos has now made four investments in Thailand from its $91m South-East Asia Fund. The investment was in return for a 'significant minority' stake.
- Actis closes $2.9bn Fund III
The emerging markets-focused firm has already invested 12% of the fund, which will limit its use of leverage to deals in South Africa and Southeast Asia.