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General Atlantic backs China tourism-focused firmInvestment firm Ocean Link has already made four investments in China’s $250bn-plus tourism sector using capital from the global growth equity firm and a consortium of other investors.
- Matrix sells TCNS to TA for $140m
The New-Delhi based company was sold to Boston-headquartered private equity firm TA Associates.
- GA-backed MeteoGroup to take over BBC weather
The British broadcaster said the switch from the Met Office will save “millions of pounds”.
- Partners Capital expands leadership team
The London-based 'outsourced investment office' has named Colin Pan chief investment officer amid senior leadership expansion.
- General Atlantic appoints former Carlyle MD as China head
Eric Zhang was previously a global partner and managing director at Carlyle.
- Partners buys European portfolio from Santander
The Spanish bank’s private equity arm has offloaded stakes in PAI Partners, EQT and August Equity-managed funds amid expectations financial institutions will return as sellers this year.
- General Atlantic to buy media company Argus
The growth equity firm is in agreement to buy a majority stake in commodities reporting agency Argus, ending the founder family’s decades-long involvement.
- CVC hires former Blackstone MD as head of China
Yi Luo’s appointment comes shortly after former HSBC MD Alvin Lim was recruited to head CVC’s Singapore and Malaysia businesses.
- Actis invests in Brazilian financial services
Actis’ co-head of Brazilian (LATAM) operations speaks with PEI about its investments and the current investment environment.
- CVC sells EIC, poaches HSBC dealmaker
Alvin Lim's hire coincides with the sale of Chinese education provider EIC in a deal generating a 3x return for the firm.