Private Equity

Asia-Pacific

Unison to hold more than $400m final close for second Korea fund – exclusive

The Tokyo-based manager is set to collect more than $400m for its second Korea fund and will hit the fundraising trail in the second half of the year for its fifth Japan fund.

1 min read · 07 March 2019

India's buyout market hots up

Firms completed at least $5.8bn of private equity, infrastructure and real assets buyouts last year, more than the previous four years combined, according to EMPEA data.

2 min read · 07 March 2019

China’s Legend Capital plots 'strategic' fund for large-ticket LPs – exclusive

The firm is also raising capital for its eighth flagship fund and second healthcare fund, targeting more than $1bn for both vehicles.

2 min read · 05 March 2019

Japan's $18bn government PE fund suspends operations

Japan Investment Corporation, which was set to make tech investments in Japan and the US, has ceased operations indefinitely following public outcry over senior executive pay.

2 min read · 05 March 2019

PEI Awards 2018: Asia-Pacific winners

Who won what in Asia-Pacific, including awards for China, Australasia and Japan.

10 min read · 01 March 2019

Ex-Francisco partner seeks A$400m for debut Oz tech fund – exclusive

Potentia Capital is expecting to hold an H1 close on Australia’s first dedicated mid-market technology vehicle.

1 min read · 27 February 2019

Private markets now 'required' in the portfolio - report

They are moving into the mainstream, with investors considering them a core part of their portfolios, according to McKinsey's latest report.

3 min read · 21 February 2019

Korea’s IMM PE collects $800m so far for latest fund – exclusive

The mid-market firm is raising its largest fund yet and expects more capital commitments from US LPs.

2 min read · 20 February 2019

Bears spotted in APAC private equity

Some 14% of global professionals expect private equity activity to deteriorate over the next 12 months, compared with only 1% last year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

2 min read · 19 February 2019

Stapled deal helps $4.6bn TPG Asia VII over the line

A roughly $1bn secondaries deal with Lexington Partners has helped the firm secure a final close above its target.

3 min read · 12 February 2019

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