Private Equity
AMP Capital’s latest private equity real estate fund, the largest ever in Australia at just over A$200 million, shows the growing sophistication of Australian LPs. By Paul Fruchbom
2 min read · 03 January 2013
Private equity has extended to the far corners of the world, cropping up in some unexpected locales. Judy Kuan speaks with Robert Fogler, co-founder of the Rwanda-focused Thousand Hills Venture Fund, about the role for private equity in a smaller market – but one that might well be on a fast-track for growth.
4 min read · 03 January 2013
New York-based Conduit Capital Partners has wrapped up fundraising for its third fund targeting power generation projects in Latin America, with commitments totaling $393 million – making it the largest PE fund to be raised for the region since 1998.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
First Atlantic Capital has acquired a majority interest in manufacturer BHM Technologies, and the firm is planning an aggressive growth strategy.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
With the slew of presidential elections taking place in Latin America this year, what is the potential for private equity? Trenwith Securities’ Luciane Roessler points out factors that are improving the region’s prospects – despite the shifting political landscape – in a conversation with PEO’s Judy Kuan.
3 min read · 03 January 2013
Two recent transactions involving Mexican consumer-based retail companies underscore the continued attractiveness – and exit potential – of this industry for private equity. By Judy Kuan
2 min read · 03 January 2013
The private equity consortium competing with Televisa to acquire the company has abandoned its effort, purportedly because of a dispute over how much to bid.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
With the recent stock market corrections for several emerging economies, those private equity groups targeting ‘pre-IPO’ investments could have an interesting ride ahead. Judy Kuan reports.
3 min read · 03 January 2013
Kenneth Allen, the former Australian Consul-General in New York and an investment banker with the World Bank and Macquarie, has joined New York-based secondary specialist and direct co-investor Lexington Parners.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
In many parts of the world – emerging markets included – the growing demand for clean tech and alternative energy is sparking interest among private equity and venture capital funds. Judy Kuan reports.
4 min read · 03 January 2013
