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North American LPs narrow focus in AsiaChina continues to top the priority lists of North American LPs allocating to Asia. But as investors get more experienced, they are seeking out more specialised strategies.
- L Capital nears $800m first close
The firm's second Asia fund is near a first close and is expected to reach its $950m hard cap before the end of September.
- L Capital Asia blows through target
The private equity firm has made a first and final close on its $950m hard cap six months after launch, raising what is possibly the region's largest sector fund ever.
- Multiples, L Capital fund India cinema deal
Renuka Ramnath's Multiples Alternate Asset Management and Paris-based L Capital have invested in cinema operator PVR, funding its acquisition of Cinemax India.
- StanChart, L Capital in $81m luxury buyout
A syndicate including Standard Chartered's private equity arm and an LVMH-backed private equity fund have purchased Singapore-based luxury watch retailer Sincere.
- L Capital sells French video game retailer to GameStop
GameStop, which operates 5,889 stores in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, will now have 1,077 stores throughout Europe, including in Ireland, Spain, France and Switzerland.
- Bridgepoint hires for Milan office
Lucio Ranaudo has joined UK buyout firm Bridgepoint’s Milan office after five years at L Capital.
- L Capital buys majority stake in Italian clothing maker
L Capital, a private equity fund backed by French luxury products conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton, has acquired a majority stake in Italian clothing manufacturer Piazza Sempione.
- Leveraged debt advisor Blenheim expands team
London-based Blenheim Advisors, an advisor on debt packages for financings and refinancings, has made two appointments to meet greater demand for service from private equity firms.
- Gant IPO generates 90% IRR for 3i
3i and European private equity firm L Capital have generated gains of €44m and €76m respectively from the flotation of portfolio company Gant on the Swedish Stock Exchange.