Private Equity
The fund of funds and advisory group is actively searching for a head of US investments as it expands its US reach.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
California’s public workers’ and state teachers’ retirement systems revealed high preliminary private equity return rates for the fiscal year, though both institutions missed their benchmark targets for the asset class.
1 min read · 19 September 2013
The firm has asked LPs to give it more time to invest Fund VI, a move that could push the launch of TPG’s next fundraising into 2014.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
The three high-profile appointments, which include the president of China Investment Corporation and the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority, come as Russia’s sovereign wealth fund continues to forge partnerships with international institutions to source co-investment opportunities.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The $75.6bn pension system expects to pledge €100m to CVC Fund VI and up to $100m to Vista Foundation Fund II.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The State Board of Administration committed to two buyout funds and one growth fund during the second quarter of 2013.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
New Mexico’s PERA, which has $170m allocated for private equity this year, has made its first commitment to Lime Rock Resources, a division of Lime Rock Partners.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The $12bn pension committed to ACON’s third fund, which closed on $751m in May.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The Dutch biotech company is now valued at around $670 million, after its shares gained 48 percent in their first day of trading.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The Swiss fund of funds has held a final close on its maiden vehicle, which has sought to enlist investor interest by offering a one year investment period and early distributions.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
