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Sharper Focus

Facing criticism it has become too “financially focused”, government-owned CDC group will be undergoing yet another round of consultation over its investment policy.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Citadel reaches $4bn in AUM

The Egyptian private equity firm has raised $265m so far this year.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis makes $58m pre-IPO play in Brazil

The emerging markets-focused firm has struck its third Brazilian deal in three months, backing Brazil’s largest independent brokerage firm, XP Investimentos.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

New Jersey barters carry cut from Tenex

The $70bn pension negotiated carry down to 16% on Cerberus spin-out Tenex Capital Management’s debut fund. Tenex is led by Michael Green.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

African agribusiness fund surpasses target

Agri-Vie has held a $110m final close on a fund aimed at one of the dominant drivers of economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Globeleq grows stake in West African power plant

The portfolio company of emerging markets private equity and infrastructure investor Actis has acquired the shareholdings of EDF Group and ABB Equity Ventures in the Azito gas-fired power plant in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis closes on $290m Honduran wind project

The Cerre de Hula wind energy plant in Honduras should be operational in 2012 and is expected to generate 6% of the country’s power.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Backing MENA’s entrepreneurs

Riyada Enterprise Development (RED) is Abraaj Capital’s new SME investment platform, a $500m initiative. Tom Speechley, who runs it, explains to PEO what RED is aiming to achieve.

4 min read · 05 January 2013

Paul Hastings expands private equity practice

The New York-based law firm has added nine lawyers to its private equity group, bringing it to 70 members strong.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Paul Hastings continues PE expansion

The New York-based law firm has added partner Louis Hernandez to its 70-member private equity practice.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

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