Private Equity
AXA Private Equity launched its fifth secondaries fund of funds a few weeks ago, and already has 'positive signs' for $1.7bn, according to people with knowledge of the fundraising.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Blackstone’s chief Steve Schwarzman said endowments are 'out of business' in terms of committing to private equity.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The London-listed firm – which is active in Europe, North America and Asia – is now looking to enter the Brazilian market.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The mid-market private equity firm held a final close on its $500m target for Fund II, and promoted a number of staff to senior positions.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Permira co-heads Tom Lister and Kurt Björklund discuss how the European private equity powerhouse is faring in the post-crisis world.
10 min read · 05 January 2013
The capital injection is matched by an investment of equal size from New York-based Anchorage Capital Group, part of an expected aggregate $325m capital raise by Central Pacific.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The system's commitment came shortly before Spark Capital III closed on $353m.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Following an internal audit this summer, Kentucky Retirement Systems is facing a review by Kentucky’s state auditor over its use of placement agents.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Riyada Enterprise Development (RED) is Abraaj Capital’s new SME investment platform, a $500m initiative. Tom Speechley, who runs it, explains to PEO what RED is aiming to achieve.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
The global private equity firm has hired the former head of Nokia in China to help source telecom deals in the region.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
