Private Equity
Denham Capital Management is the latest US power industry investor to set up a London office, after recruiting the former head of energy at Japanese bank Nomura International Louis van Pletsen.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The African remainder of CDC's energy company Globeleq will form the seed asset for emerging market firm Actis’ next $1.25 billion infrastructure fund. CDC also committed $750 million to the fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Moore, a back office services provider, has hired Simon Chadwick from Bear Stearns to spearhead its drive in London and Japan.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
As established private equity markets slow in the wake of the credit crunch, global firms are looking further afield and local emerging market managers know this is no flash in the pan, Nicholas Lockley writes.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The private equity firms bidding for the Turkish supermarket have tabled lower than expected bids, although should the deal complete it will be one of the largest European buyout financed since the problems in the credit markets became apparent.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the US buyout firm, has bought UN Ro-Ro in its first transaction in Turkey, making it the latest firm to gain exposure to the country and the neighbouring MENA region.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Middle Eastern private equity firm HBG Holdings has sold a management company stake to a private equity fund of The National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, as Middle Eastern governments continue to buy into the asset class.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
US venture firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson has closed its first-ever growth stage tech fund on $290 million, exceeding its $250 million target. The fund is already 25 percent invested in five companies DFJ hopes will become ‘$1 billion’ enterprises.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
The Euronext-listed fund of funds has made three new commitments, closed its first secondary fund portfolio and said at year end its net asset value grew nearly 12 percent since its July 2007 initial public offering.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The private equity firm is reportedly planning its first India dedicated real estate fund, targeting investors from the US, Europe and Asia.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
