Private Equity

Latin America

The Modern Fundraiser: Ridgemont Equity Partners

Pfm spoke to Ridgemont Equity Partners partner <span class="BOLD">Travis Hain</span> about how the firm managed to corral $995m for its Fund II in only seven months.

3 min read · 04 January 2016

The Modern Fundraiser: The Carlyle Group

Pfm spoke to The Carlyle Group’s head of global investor relations <span class="BOLD">Mike Arpey</span> about how firms raising multiple, simultaneous funds approach investor relations.

3 min read · 04 January 2016

The Modern Fundraiser: the problem of oversubscription

It’s a nice problem to have, but managing a fundraising that is the subject of more interest than it can handle is fraught with investor relations challenges for GPs.

7 min read · 04 January 2016

The Modern Fundraiser: making co-investment work for you

As demand for co-investment opportunities escalates, GPs are considering new ways to manage the process, including ‘chief co-investment officers’, fewer promises during fundraising and whether to raise separate top-up funds.

7 min read · 04 January 2016

Oregon to commit to KKR Fund XII

KKR’s 12th flagship fund, KKR Americas Fund XII, will offer management fee waivers to investors committing prior to first close, and fee discounts on large commitments. The Oregon Investment Council is looking to invest up to $500m to the fund.

2 min read · 10 December 2015

CVC opens Brazil office in 2016

The firm is seeking to expand its coverage in Latin America and will be hiring Jean-Marc Etlin, former CEO of Itaú investment bank, as head of Latin America in January.

1 min read · 09 December 2015

PRI finalises ESG questionnaire

A new standardised ESG questionnaire from the UN's responsible investment unit seeks to lighten reporting workloads for GPs and LPs alike.

2 min read · 03 December 2015

Axxon Brazil Fund III closes on $400m hard-cap

The fund surpassed its original $350m target thanks to demand from new and returning investors from North America, Europe and Latin America.

1 min read · 29 October 2015

Edmond de Rothschild eyes Andina fund

The private equity arm of the asset manager is planning to raise its allocation to private equity by 50 percent over the next three years.

3 min read · 06 October 2015

Abraaj closes Mexican CKD on $191m

The vehicle will be invested in mid-sized companies across various sectors in the country.

1 min read · 06 October 2015

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