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FountainVest hits $1.35bn hard-capThe Greater China-focused private equity fund has closed its second fund, exceeding its original $1.25bn target.
- FountainVest launches $1.25bn second fund
The Chinese private equity firm has returned to market after generating strong returns with its debut vehicle, a $950m 2008 vintage.
- FountainVest raises $1.35bn for China
The Frank Tang-led firm has hit the hard-cap for Fund II, with commitments from LPs including the WSIB, CPPIB and OTPP.
- PE buyers in $3.7bn Focus Media buyout
The Carlyle Group, FountainVest Partners and CITIC Capital will take the US-listed Chinese company private in China’s largest ever leveraged buyout.
- Goldman Sachs launches maiden RMB fund
The US giant is targeting RMB5bn for growth capital investments and the restructurings of Chinese state-owned enterprises.
- RMB vs. USD debate takes centre stage
Hony Capital's John Zhao, CITIC PE's Yibing Wu, FountainVest's Frank Tang and Morgan Creek's Jason Zhang debated whether RMB funds were crucial for China-focused managers at the PEI Asia Forum held in Hong Kong this week.
- Year-end review: Frank Tang, FountainVest Partners
The CEO and managing partner of FountainVest shares with PEI Asia his views on the trends witnessed in Chinese private equity in 2010 and his expectations for 2011.
- FountainVest in $92m PIPE deal
The Hong Kong-based firm will invest up to HK$720m for a minority stake in die-casting machine manufacturer L.K. Technology.
- Recipe for succession
The departure of TPG Capital’s top man in China highlights an unsustainable emphasis placed on key men.
- The 2008 Global Private Equity Awards
PEI Asia is proud to announce the Asian and ‘rest of world’ winners of the ninth annual PrivateEquityOnline.com and Private Equity International awards.