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  • KPMG: Why metrics matter for impact investors
    SponsoredGuest Writer- 1 November 2019

    Tania Carnegie, leader of the Impact Venture practice at KPMG, on the power of positive impact measurement to drive opportunity.

  • Jungle Ventures raises $240m
    Stephen Schultz- 30 October 2019

    The Singapore venture capital firm closed its third Southeast Asia-focused technology fund.

  • Side Letter: KKR on quartiles, German LBO explosion, distressed debt distress
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 28 October 2019

    In 2005 a German politician referred to private equity buyers as locusts. Today those 'locusts' are driving an 'extremely strong' buyout market in the country. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • IFC proposes $30m commitment
    Raymond Lau- 25 October 2019

    The World Bank Group member continues to support the technology sector in Southeast Asia.

  • IFC proposes $20m to Indian fund
    Chin Yuen- 9 September 2019

    The World Bank Group has backed Chiratae Ventures's fourth fund to support start-up businesses in India.

  • IFC approves $15.5m commitment
    Chin Yuen- 30 August 2019

    The member of the World Bank Group has backed an African private equity fund.

  • Off duty in Africa: Out and about in Nairobi
    FeaturedPEI Staff- 30 August 2019

    East Africa Venture Capital Association executive director Esther Ndeti gives her tips for first-time visitors to the Kenyan capital.

  • The African outlook after Abraaj
    FeaturedVicky Meek- 28 August 2019

    The collapse of the emerging markets private equity investor is already having far-reaching repercussions. What does it mean for the continent’s GPs, LPs and management teams.

  • IFC proposes $25m commitment
    Raymond Lau- 28 August 2019

    The World Bank Group is planning to commit to a fund focused on mid-cap healthcare companies in Southeast Asia.

  • Three things to know about KKR’s Impact Fund
    Private Equity News & AnalysisCarmela Mendoza- 14 August 2019

    Capital raised for the firm's first dedicated impact vehicle will make investments under $100m in companies focused on workforce development, agtech, water and energy.