Private Equity
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
US-based partner Bill Sullivan and two principals from the healthcare team have left or are leaving the firm, which recently held a €4.3bn first close on Fund VIII.
3 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
A Capital’s debut cross-border fund is targeting up to €500m for European mid-market companies with growth potential in China.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Partners Group's purchase of an apparel labelling business has given the Southeast Asia-focused firm an impressive exit multiple.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Highlights from the 2012 list of the 300 largest private equity firms in the world.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
The deal for eyeglass retailer Alain Afflelou was struck just one day after Bridgepoint confirmed it had entered exclusive talks with Lion Capital.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The sale of 105-year-old French soap company Cadum to L’oreal marks the firm’s second exit from its most recent ‘investment programme’.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
<a href="http://privateequityconnect.com/profile.aspx?iid=10047" target="_blank">Actis</a> has raised at least $745.5 million for Actis Global 4, according to a document filed last week with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. <br /><br />
1 min read · 28 January 2013
Venture fundraising in China, both USD and RMB, has fallen dramatically year to date, according to PE Asia's data division.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
