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PE Asia Forum: LPs and GPs still looking for balance

A panel of LPs at the PE Asia Forum in Hong Kong had mixed views on the development of the LP-GP relationship.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

Sankaty Advisors launches fifth fund

Bain Capital’s credit affiliate picked up a pair of commitments for Fund V last week, targeting $3.5bn for investments in the US and Europe.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

AXA spin-out talks progress as infra fund nears €900m

AXA Private Equity's spin-out talks are progressing, with a structure emerging that will give its employees a significant stake in the business. The new clarity has given the fundraising of its latest infrastructure vehicle fresh impetus.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

Permira performance boosts SVG

Strong performance across Permira’s funds has sent SVG Capital’s net asset value up 16.6% in the first quarter.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

Inflexion brings in trio to target China, India and Brazil

Inflexion Private Equity has tapped a trio of executives including Shanghai-based Xuan Ye (pictured) to help its portfolio companies develop links with Brazil, China and India.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

WestBridge closes £30m UK SME fund

Tough fundraising environment led the SME investor to revise its initial £50m target - but its first-time team has already set its sights on a second fund.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

LeBlanc to leave Texas Teachers'

The revolving door of private equity leaders at US public pensions continues to spin as Steve LeBlanc, one of the most influential LPs in the market, has decided to head to the private sector.

3 min read · 18 January 2013

Stirling Square takes first steps into Nordic region

The European private equity firm has made another oil and gas investment with the acquisition of waste management company SAR.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

Cerberus holds first close for Fund V

The firm has collected $1.1bn for its fifth flagship fund following a rebound in performance for Cerberus Institutional Partners IV.

2 min read · 18 January 2013

Investindustrial makes 3x on Ducati

Investindustrial has sold motorbike group Ducati to car maker Audi in a $1.1bn deal, earning the firm a three times return.

1 min read · 18 January 2013

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