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World Bank to bridge MENA infrastructure gapThe World Bank Group, in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank, is looking to set up a regional initiative to help bridge an infrastructure gap in the Middle East and North Africa. The initiative is expected to raise $1bn.
- CDH-backed Syswin raises $67.2m through NYSE IPO
The Chinese private equity firm last year invested $30.5m in the real estate service provider for a 19% stake.
- Study: 20% of dry powder pinned for emerging markets
Private equity interest in emerging markets has more than doubled since 2005, resulting in ‘new rules’ for future investment, according to a recent white paper.
- Cautious on cleantech
Though private equity investment in Asian cleantech has climbed year on year, it remains low compared to corporate investment in the sector. Hsiang-Ching Tseng looks into what’s holding GPs back.
- OPIC commits $50m to Pakistani fund
The US development finance institution has backed Karachi-based JS Private Equity as it raises its second fund.
- Avigo closes Fund III on $240m
The Delhi-based growth capital firm has almost doubled its predecessor fund, which is now fully invested.
- Global Infrastructure Partners, Meridiam sweep the board at II awards
The veteran infrastructure investors both won in four categories, with GIP taking the much coveted Global Infrastructure Fund of the Year award. The awards are a first for InfrastructureInvestor and attracted votes from over 35,000 industry participants, with both established players and rising stars taking the honours.
- IFC mulls $15m Indian microfinance commitment
Aavishkaar Goodwell II is targeting commitments of $100m to invest in enterprises active in India’s microfinance sector.
- CLSA targets $200m for cleantech
Pan-Asian private equity firm CLSA Capital Partners is targeting a final close for its Clean Resources Asia Growth Fund by the fourth quarter.
- Star players
We present a quick guide to the firms – and the private equity stars behind them – making waves in the Chinese private equity industry.