Private Equity
The former venture unit of telecoms giant Nokia had originally targeted $300m for BRV IV. The fund will make most of its investments in the US and China, where it is looking to expand its investment team.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The International Finance Corporation is seeking to invest up to $25m in Asia Environmental Partners, which is managed by mid-market firm Olympus Capital Holdings Asia.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Akshaya Prasad has relinquished his role as Goldman's head of Indian infrastructure to join London-based Greater Pacific Capital as co-head of its Indian busines.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Kuwaiti-headquartered firm has sold its interest in Reliance Petroleum, generating an IRR of more than 70%.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Wall Street Institute, a global English school network purchased by Carlyle and Citi Private Equity in 2005, has sold its Chinese subsidiary to education conglomerate Pearson. The unit is projecting annual sales of $70m this year.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
SBCVC III’s investors include Starling, Montagu Newhall, Princess and CalPERS.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Lian Xiaolu has joined the Asian firm's Shanghai team to bolster deal sourcing capabilities in China.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Chen Fan has left the bank's private equity arm to ‘pursue his own interests’.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment from Legend Capital, Sequoia Capital China and CCB International will used to expand the company, augment human resources, marketing activities and help R&D.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
China’s RMB563bn national pension fund will reportedly back at least three to five private equity fund managers in 2009 as it looks to build its private equity portfolio. It is also set to increase its exposure to direct investments in state-owned enterprises.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
