Private Equity
Jonathan Levin, who was chosen to lead communications with public investors in 2009 as the firm listed on Euronext, is leaving to join hedge fund Grosvenor Capital Management in Chicago.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The European private equity heavyweight is expected to come to market this year with its next fund, reportedly targeting as much as €9bn.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Committing to a fund because your peers already have is not a good investment rationale, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Sun Capital Partners has sold Bruegger’s Enterprises, which it acquired in May 2003. Under Sun’s ownership, the company increased sales by 76% and more than doubled EBITDA.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
After months of speculation and market chatter, Carlyle has confirmed its recruitment of three African private equity specialists including StanChart’s former head of African private equity, Marlon Chigwende, and former Ethos partner Danie Jordaan.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The International Finance Corporation expects to sign on major LPs including sovereign wealth funds and large pensions for the fund, which will invest in projects as well as companies.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The emerging markets-focused private investment firm has raised $94m for Latin America as of 4 March.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Lion Capital, which has reportedly raised more than half of the €2bn target for Fund III, is selling wagamama for £215m. Duke Street will be the Japanese chain's third private equity owners.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The global banking giant has held a first close on $31m for its fourth Asian FoF, which has a target of $150m.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
OMERS Private Equity’s portfolio recorded a 22.2% return in 2010, as the Canadian LP continues moving away from fund commitments in favour of direct investments.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
