Private Equity
Dubai-based buyout firm Abraaj Capital will hold the second close of its infrastructure and growth capital fund in September, and is on course for a final close on $2 billion by the end of the year.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Who was really at fault for the Sainsbury’s debacle? Nicholas Lockley points the finger.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
TIAA-CREF and ABP are among those backing a private equity fund being billed as the largest ever dedicated to microfinance.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Global Capital Management, a subsidiary of Kuwaiti investment bank Global Investment House, has held a first close on its MENA fund with more than $500 million in commitments.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
As private equity in Colombia continues to boom, the Global Emerging Markets Group and Fiduciaria Bogota plan to raise a $220 million fund, the second Columbia-dedicated fund launched this year.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The emerging markets-focused Chicago firm will target platforms likely to benefit from a global real estate boom, but eschew direct property investments.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
South African investment firm Brait’s results have benefitted from private equity activity, as competition increases in its domestic market with the arrival of large global firms.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
BlueRun Ventures, a US early-stage venture capital provider, is boosting its capacity for internet, wireless and consumer deals the region.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Egyptian buyout firm Citadel Capital has reportedly begun preparing for a $200 million listing in the second half of this year.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Who was really at fault for the Sainsbury’s debacle? Nicholas Lockley points the finger.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
