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Fundraising Special: Degrees of SeparationSeparate accounts and lower fees for certain LPs are widely reported, but how close are they to becoming widespread? Simon Meads reports.
- Fundraising Special: A risky business
Private equity groups are hoping for a better year on the fundraising trail in 2013, as global investors start to seek out better returns from their investments, writes Simon Meads.
- Enterprise Investors raises €314m for Fund VII
The Polish firm’s final close – below its €650m target – comes after a string of exits by previous vehicles.
- Strong public markets hamper secondaries
Deal activity on the private equity secondary market has returned to levels more akin to pre-2011 as strong public markets convince sellers to hold their LP interests.
- HVPE to pay out $40m as NAV jumps 9%
HarbourVest’s listed vehicle is to distribute more cash to shareholders in the next two years, after a 12-month period in which its share price jumped by over a third.
- Mid Europa sets sight on first close
The Eastern European-focused firm, which is targeting €1bn with a €1.25bn hard-cap, is likely to reach a first close in the next few months.
- CVC, Dunedin close oversubscribed funds
The two UK-based firms, which operate at different ends of the buyout spectrum, have shown investor appetite for Europe remains strong.
- Centerbridge invests $216m in Focus Financial
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter and Summit Partners and Polaris Venture Partners will retain their stakes, despite previously selling portions.
- HarbourVest closes secondaries fund on $3.6bn
The firm’s oversubscribed Dover Street VIII fund surpassed its $3bn target and managing director Brett Gordon sees more secondaries opportunities ahead.
- LISTED PE: In Better shape
The outlook for listed private equity is healthier than it has been for some time. So why aren’t more investors buying? And is there anything managers can do about it?