Private Equity

Growth equity

Ardian breaks growth fund hard-cap after ‘big change’ in LP base

The firm held a final close on Growth Fund II at €230m, well above its €200m hard-cap and more than triple the size of its €70m predecessor.

2 min read · 12 April 2018

The Turkey and Asia specialists taking over Abraaj's funds

Who are the two new co-heads of the biggest emerging markets investment firm and what experience do they have?

3 min read · 06 March 2018

Warburg Pincus plots $13.5bn fundraise in 2018 – exclusive

The firm closed its debut financial services-focused fund on $2.3bn at the end of 2017 after about six months on the road.

2 min read · 11 January 2018

TA Associates: We’re going to double down on quality

Brian Conway, managing partner and chairman of the private equity firm, explains how the current deal environment and an increased focus on growth has affected his firm’s approach.

3 min read · 10 January 2018

Cyprus Capital plots December first close for debut fund – exclusive

The firm, which focuses on growth, venture and expansion capital in the eastern Mediterranean, is seeking at least €100m.

2 min read · 27 November 2017

CPPIB: Invest for a downturn

The giant Canadian pension, which just signed a sizeable growth investment in the insurance sector, is feeling ‘cautious’ amid sky-high valuations.

2 min read · 23 November 2017

CDH: China is on a buyout learning curve

Private equity in the world’s most populous country is moving away from growth capital, says the chairman and founder of CDH Investments.

2 min read · 21 November 2017

Hermes ponders UK growth fund post-Brexit

Brexit could lead to a 'rich vein' of growth opportunities in the UK, head of private equity Peter Gale tells PEI.

2 min read · 26 October 2017

Hurdle rates in emerging markets should end in tiers

The industry standard creates misalignment problems and needs rethinking for growth investors, says fund investor Dave Richards.

4 min read · 24 October 2017

Tech specialists VT Partners and Paladin to join forces

Growth capital firm VT partners, which was co-founded earlier this year by a 12-year Carlyle veteran, will look to pool its resources and network with the US-based cyber-security focused VC firm.

1 min read · 23 October 2017

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