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LP Radar - December 2015See the latest PE LP updates, including allocation changes and people moves.
- Louisiana Teachers’ commits $350m to private equity
Hamilton Lane will allocate to five funds on behalf of the pension
- Lightspeed raises $260m China fund
Hong Kong-based Lightspeed China Partners has closed its second fund on $260 million.
- Lightspeed China closes debut fund
In the midst of a tough fundraising climate, the new fund manager closed its maiden venture fund on $168 million.
- Financing finance
Despite the increased risks posed by investment in the financial services sector, recent deals show the crisis has failed to dampen private equity appetite for deals in this space. Yvette Choo reports.
- Lightspeed leads INR500m funding round for Indian prepaid cash cards
Matrix and Intel have also backed Itz Cash Card, which provides cashless payment services India's 'under-banked' population.
- Lightspeed loses Indian venture director
Srini Vudayagiri was promoted to his current role from managing director less than three months ago. He will depart the firm at the end of May and ‘will continue to be part of the venture capital industry”.
- Lightspeed raises $800m for Fund VIII
The oversubscribed fund will deploy ‘substantial capital in China, India and Israel’ while maintaining the firm’s US focus.
- Pennsylvania pension makes $130m in commitments
The $34bn Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System has reached its target allocation for private equity and real estate with four new commitments.