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TPG buys into Danish bankUS buyout group TPG Capital has backed Nordic lender Saxo Bank, investing $560m in equity for a 30% stake, and providing an exit for private equity peer General Atlantic.
- Ex-Goldman banker to lead Permira's China push
In addition to the appointment of former Goldman Sachs banker Alan Chen (pictured) as head of China, the firm also named former Alix Partners director Christian Paul as portfolio director.
- Oregon bets on TPG growth fund
The pension committed $75m to TPG’s second growth fund that will split investments between the US and international opportunities, with an emphasis on China and southeast Asia.
- North Carolina sells stakes in mega-funds
The $65bn pension system earlier this year completed a secondary sale run by Cogent Partners of fund stakes in TPG Capital, Apollo Global Management and Warburg Pincus.
- Hudson Clean Energy eyes RMB fund
The Neil Auerbach-led firm (pictured) has hired Zhongmin Shen, who will lead the private equity firm’s China effort, which is expected to include fundraising.
- It’s spin-out time
LPs are right to be paying attention to the latest wave of new managers attempting to establish themselves, writes Oliver Smiddy.
- Another banker leaves for Asian PE
Senior Credit Suisse banker Paul Su has become the latest individual to leave investment banking for private equity, as buyout groups look to increase resources in China.
- PAG Asia I reaches $1.7bn first close
The alternative investment specialist led by TPG's former top dealmaker Weijian Shan has reached a first close on its way to a $2.5bn target.
- George Roberts: On the upswing
In a rare in-depth interview, KKR co-founder George Roberts discusses both the firm’s and private equity’s ongoing evolution as they move past credit crisis ‘hiccups’ and closer to maturity.
- PE-backed media group buys MySpace for $35m
Specific Media, backed by TPG Capital spinout Francisco Partners, has agreed to purchase social networking site MySpace alongside artist Justin Timberlake.