Private Equity
The private equity firm, led by a co-founder of Hony Capital, has launched a second fund and is raising money from US LPs.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment, writes Sam Sutton
7 min read · 23 January 2014
A lack of quick returns has made many China LPs think twice about committing to private equity funds, according to a Zero2IPO study.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
The Carlyle Group is considering opening an office in Jakarta to improve access to Southeast Asian markets, says COO Glenn Youngkin.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
The Indiana Public Retirement System had been searching for a manager for the $150m programme that will invest in funds and companies that have extensive business in the state.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Affinity Equity has held a $1.4bn first close on its fourth fund, which is targeting $3.5bn, after only five months in market – having already secured some substantial re-ups.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
China’s cross-border deals can go sour without local knowledge, according to Mandarin Capital, which has facilitated 10 deals between Chinese and Italian companies.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
On the bright side
1 min read · 23 January 2014
The microfinance-focused PE firm is one of the co-investors in Philippine company Bridge, and is in the process of launching two funds with increased focus on Asia.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Carlyle is leading its second take-private of a US-listed Chinese company, following a trend of privatisation deals involving Chinese companies listed overseas.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
