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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

HarbourVest opens Tel Aviv and Seoul offices

Ilan Rosen, who has worked with HarbourVest as a consultant for 12 years, will head the Israel outpost as a principal.

1 min read · 03 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

CITIC and CMC invest in City Football Group

The $400m investment in the Abu Dhabi-owned football business values it at $3 billion and will help it expand in China.

2 min read · 02 December 2015

Apax closes Israel fund at $500m hard cap – exclusive

The mid-market buyout fund, initially targeting $300m, will invest in companies either based in Israel or with a significant Israeli connection.

2 min read · 30 November 2015

Warburg, General Atlantic buy Network International stake

<p><em><span class="ITALIC"></span></em><span class="ITALIC"><em><span class="ITALIC"><span class="ITALIC">The two GPs will continue to expand the firm’s global footprint, working alongside majority investor Emirates NBD as Abraaj exits firm after five-year hold.</span></span></em> </span></p> <p class="Default"><em> <br /></em></p>

3 min read · 26 November 2015

Oyak has $5bn for direct investments

The Turkish pension fund is targeting investments mainly in North America and Europe.

2 min read · 26 October 2015

Snapshot: Altius talks fundraising

Altius Associates' Rhonda Ryan tells Private Equity International it’s a busy year ahead with funds coming to market looking to raise at least a combined €30-40 billion.

3 min read · 15 October 2015

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