Private Equity
The $232bn system has formed a new relationship with Cerberus with a $400m commitment into the firm’s fifth fund, a sign of confidence as the firm works to hit its $3.75bn target.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The Blackstone Group’s ‘tactical opportunities’ business is targeting $3bn to $5bn, which will be raised through the formation of separate, customised accounts with limited partners.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Mexico increased its overall score compared to 2011, as improvements to its capital markets structure have strengthened the exit environment for small and medium sized companies.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm has formed a $600m customised account with a large pension system, and could launch its next flagship buyout fund later this year, according to firm president Marc Spilker.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The US insurer had dedicated $100m to support private equity and real estate firms with women and minority participation, says Allstate's head of real estate equity Edgar Alvarado.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Brazilian investment bank is busting out of Latin America with plans to raise $1bn for an Africa-focused fund.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Venture capital and private equity shareholders are poised to generate exorbitant returns with Facebook’s IPO price range, which puts the social media site’s valuation at almost $100bn.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
In the latest example of cross-border investment, London-based Lion has sold a controlling stake in UK-based Weetabix to a Chinese state-run enterprise.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Carlyle Group and NewSpring Capital received commitments from the $24bn Pennsylvania retirement system at its 2 May board meeting.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Cairo-based firm raised a combined $767.9m in third party cash for platform companies and at the firm level in 2011.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
