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What’s next for DFIs and private equity?Institutions including the International Finance Corporation and British International Investment are prioritising selective manager-led allocations, growth equity and realistic paths to returns.
Blue Earth Capital closes second credit strategies fund $8.5m over targetThe firm's latest impact credit fund will deliver ‘resilient’ capital to emerging markets.
Ukraine’s Horizon exceeds target, ups hard-cap for Fund IVThe firm aims to reach its new $300m hard-cap by September and seeks to capitalise on previously inaccessible opportunities in the country, says chief executive Lenna Koszarny.
Side Letter: Introducing PEI's performance data; Warburg's $15bn; Africa's Adenia exclusiveWondering how a fund has performed? PEI has you covered. Plus: Warburg Pincus is nearing the final close on its latest flagship; and Africa's Adenia Partners smashes prior raise. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Top 5 legal issues, Abraaj LPs closure, CalSTRS PE restructureThe five hot topics on private equity lawyers' minds, Abraaj LPs get a little closure, CalSTRS green-lights new PE structure. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
LeapFrog raises $700mThe Ebene-based private equity investment firm wrapped up the fundraising process for its third fund above target.
LeapFrog hauls in $700m for third fundThe impact investor’s third fund is 75% larger than its predecessor and has already made five investments.
OPIC: Big PE firms will lead to 'golden outcome' for impact investorsImpact funds set up by KKR, TPG and Bain are set to be a boon for smaller emerging markets managers.
OPIC eyes mandate change with direct equity investmentsPassing the BUILD Act would allow the US agency to invest directly into private companies, shifting from its loans-only mandate.
Lighthouse Funds targets $200m for third fundIndia-focused lower mid-market firm Lighthouse Funds is looking to tap more Asian capital for its latest offering, which it expects to launch by end-2017.