Private Equity
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment
7 min read · 21 September 2013
Only a few short years after it was torn apart by a pay-to-play scandal, the New Mexico State Investment Council has re-established itself as one of the most important limited partners in the industry, delivering top quartile returns. Sam Sutton meets state investment officer Steven Moise and deputy Vince Smith to find out how they turned things around
10 min read · 21 September 2013
As LPs become disillusioned with typical growth capital investment strategies in India, firms are exploring alternative strategies such as PIPE deals and distressed investing.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
Citing damage to his reputation and business, Cesar Baez is suing CalPERS and CIO Joe Dear for more than $30m.
4 min read · 21 September 2013
The results are in: Carlyle and Partners Group claimed top prizes in multiple categories, with groups including Apollo, Landmark, Actis, Navis and EQT also proving themselves as standout players.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
Apollo's been taking advantage of buoyant markets on the sell-side, while targeting non-traditional deals including buying some $12bn in European loans over the past 36 months.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The firm surpassed its $1.5bn target by attracting commitments from more than 50 limited partners, more than 20% of which are non-US investors.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Credit market euphoria is creating the next wave of distressed investment opportunities, according to Wilbur Ross and Apollo's Joshua Harris, who spoke at the Milken Institute's Global Conference this week.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The music recognition mobile app developer, which counts Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers and Institutional Venture Partners as investors, could seek a public listing as early as next year.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Bahrain-based firm, which bought Armacell in 2007 from Gilde Buy Out Partners and CVC Capital Partners, has sold the business to Charterhouse Capital Partners for more than €500m.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
