Private Equity
New Enterprise Associates has collected about $2.1bn for its 14th fund, attracting commitments from 146 investors, according to an SEC filing.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The emerging markets-focused firm is targeting twice the amount of its previous fund and will invest in sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing and financial services.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Of more than a thousand managers active in China to chose from, one experienced LP estimates there are fewer than a dozen genuinely worthy of a commitment. GPs looking for funding will need to do more to point to China’s growth story.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm has found a number of investment opportunities in Germany following the opening of its Frankfurt office last year.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The sale of travel payment services company Global Blue to Silver Lake Partners and Partners Group means Equistone has returned almost two-thirds of Fund III to investors after just eight exits.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm has raised an additional €300m for its latest debt vehicle and grown profits before tax despite a challenging environment in Europe.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Hong Kong-based private equity real estate firm’s decision to expand its investment horizons to include private equity and infrastructure is understood to have contributed to founder and chief executive officer Rong Ren’s decision to resign.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Private equity and infrastructure funds are expected to be the main buyers and investors in the sector, according to a recent study.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The $460bn sovereign wealth fund’s original private equity team has almost completely turned over, leading to concerns about the loss of ‘institutional knowledge’.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The $12.78bn retirement system has invested $100m across five funds since its February meetings.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
