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Brazil: Cooling off periodThe slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment
- Greenpark raises $500m
The UK-headquartered secondaries firm has wrapped up two years of fundraising for its fourth mid-market fund.
- Caspian launches India debt fund
The firm plans to raise $40m to offer debt capital to businesses in low income communities. The firm already has commitments from a number of local and foreign LPs.
- CapMan Russia holds €97m first close
By attracting €97m from 10 investors, CapMan has passed the half-way mark on its €175m target for its CapMan Russia II fund.
- Actis exits DFCU
The sale of Uganda’s fifth largest bank, which started as a DFI to become a fully-fledged corporate and retail lender, values the company at nearly $100m.
- GEF promotes India exec
The Global Environmental Fund has appointed Sridhar Narayan as managing director in Mumbai, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to India.
- Desjardins’ exit leaves gap at World Bank
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association welcomed Serge Desjardins as a senior advisor earlier this year.
- DPI holds $250m first close
The African-focused firm, which started fundraising last year, is understood to have held a $250m first close in July and is expected to wrap up fundraising in May next year.
- Friday Letter Sight for sore eyes
The emergence of new pools of capital is a welcome signal for private equity fund managers, even if 'new' LPs aren't always looking to commit to traditional PE funds.
- Green takes over as Greenpark CIO
The appointment of Daniel Green as chief investment officer allows chief executive Marleen Groen to focus purely on her role as head of the business as it continues to expand.