Managers

KKR’s cash earnings drop 65% in Q1

The private equity firm’s cash profits, which come from management fees, carried interest and portfolio sales, came in at $168.7m in the first quarter, compared with $487.7m in Q4 last year.

8 Miles invests in Ethiopian beef exporter

Founded two years ago to take advantage of beef export opportunities, Verde Beef is expected to grow “ten-fold” with new funding according its latest investor 8 Miles.

Private Eye: Yes, limited partners can become billionaires too

Aussie Future Fund vehicle makes private equity debut

The Medical Research Future Fund, managed by Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, has made its first investment into private equity.

Kenya pushes private equity

Local pension funds have been slow commit to the asset class after the introduction of new rules last year.

KKR ups stake in chipmaker Marvell Technology

Back to School: Secondaries fundraising helps drive record deal activity

Washington uses secondaries to expand Bridgepoint exposure

In pursuit of operational excellence

More than 150 people gathered in London for our Operating Partners Forum Europe this week. Here are five key takeaways.