Private Equity
Accel Partners’ Joe Schoendorf says the expansion of VC activity throughout the world has created a 24/7 venture environment in which investors are going after revolutionary advances that could change the world. Dave Keating reports.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
A partnership between CapitaLand and Maybank Group is planning to raise a $250m private equity real estate vehicle for Malaysia.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
Dubai-based Abraaj Capital has secured one-quarter of its targeted fund size at the first close of its infrastructure and growth capital fund.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Les Bider has left his position as ‘executive-in-residence’ at upstart private equity firm Elevation Partners to become chief strategist at Los Angeles-based venture firm ITU.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
A year-end predictions survey released by the NVCA shows that though there is some optimism for future IPO performance among VCs, many will be actively looking for alternative exit strategies, including M&As by private equity firms. Dave Keating examines the results.
3 min read · 03 January 2013
Investcorp raises over $500m from investors in six months and is preparing to raise a dedicated private equity fund.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
Investcorp has made its first investment in the energy sector with the $311 million acquisition of an inspection services company from Close Brothers.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
CVC is continuing its appointments spree to staff its US office, which the private equity firm has opened in New York.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
3i has added its 25th healthcare business to its portfolio after closing a financing round for Glucon, a US medical technology company.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
Hedge fund behemoth SAC Capital is preparing to launch an Asia-focused private equity investment platform under the direction of three professionals who worked together at Ripplewood, according to market sources.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
