Private Equity
What is said on the US presidential campaign trail often stays on the campaign trail, says American Investment Council chief executive Mike Sommers.
2 min read · 19 May 2016
Geodesic Capital, founded by former US Ambassador to Japan, has closed its first fund with investments from Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Mitsui and Nikon, among others.
2 min read · 18 May 2016
The Chicago-based firm’s latest vehicle, which does not have a performance hurdle and has slashed its management fee, is targeting more than $7bn.
3 min read · 18 May 2016
A survey of impact investors by The Global Impact Investing Network found that fund managers are looking to raise $12.4bn for 2016, compared with just $6.7bn last year.
2 min read · 18 May 2016
The size of the portfolio sale is larger than previously thought.
1 min read · 18 May 2016
The Boston-based healthcare manager will target more than $100m.
1 min read · 18 May 2016
<p>PEI spoke with David Simpson, an investment officer for private equity at LACERA, about the LP’s plans to diversify commitments to private equity in new regions, which could include Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.<br /></p>
2 min read · 17 May 2016
High Ridge Brands focuses on buying orphaned personal care brands.
2 min read · 17 May 2016
The terms of the fund, which is targeting $8.5bn and is nearing a final close, are disclosed in documents prepared for LACERS.
2 min read · 17 May 2016
Nuveen Investments, the operating division of TIAA Global Asset Management, has hired Bill Stout to fill a newly created role of head of alternative investments business development.
1 min read · 17 May 2016
