Private Equity
Private equity activity in Canada has slowed down in 2013 – but the country’s GPs and LPs are still well-capitalised and actively targeting opportunities both at home and abroad.
7 min read · 19 September 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
The $222m fund marks the first time River Associates Investments has received commitments from pensions, insurance companies and endowments, says RAI partner Mark Jones.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Continuing uncertainty caused European M&A activity in April to decline to its lowest total since 2009. However, one London-based lawyer believes this landscape could present 'Once in a lifetime' opportunities for the private equity industry.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Providence Equity, Oaktree Capital Management and Riverstone Holdings have all received commitments from the $35bn retirement system.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
After acquiring a $5.8m fund stake from another investor and assuming $14.2m in uncalled commitments, New Jersey’s Division of Investment now has a 15.5% stake in Tenex’s debut vehicle.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Mexico increased its overall score compared to 2011, as improvements to its capital markets structure have strengthened the exit environment for small and medium sized companies.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Brazilian investment bank is busting out of Latin America with plans to raise $1bn for an Africa-focused fund.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm is raising its fourth flagship fund with a $4.7bn hard-cap to target distressed investments and buyouts.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Highlights from the 2012 list of the 300 largest private equity firms in the world.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
