Private Equity
UK private equity firm Duke Street Capital has restructured its business to better integrate its operating partners and has made two additions to its team
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Paul Capital, HarbourVest, LGT and Axiom have committed around $400m to NewQuest Asia, the spin-out of Bank of America Merill Lynch Private Equity Asia.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Alpha Associates is raising its debut fund targeting $100m to $150m for mature fund interests in Russia and former Soviet Union countries, says managing partner Petra Salesny.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Jos van Gisbergen, senior strategist for alternative investments at Dutch investor Mn Services, is to leave the group at the end of May to join a rival.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The international law firm hired private equity lawyer Jeff Legault from rival practice Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Two private equity-backed IPOs this week have demonstrated that despite volatile public markets, it is possible to exit businesses via a flotation and still generate a return.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
A recent study of LP appetites found Brazil has taken China's place at the top of the podium as the place LPs regard as the most attractive destination for private equity dealmaking.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment arm of Zero2IPO Group has launched a FoF targeting RMB5bn. A final close is expected in two years.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The pension has contributed $40m to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’ joint venture with El Paso, which is investing in opportunities in oil and gas properties in the US.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The US buyout firm has collected an undisclosed amount for its debut RMB-denominated fund, launched in August 2009 with a target of RMB5bn.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
