Private Equity

Fundraising

Vietnam’s Mekong Capital doubles firepower after ‘substantial shift’ towards Asian LPs

About 44% of Fund IV was raised from new investors, the majority of which were based in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, founder Chris Freund tells PEI.

3 min read · 05 January 2021

Ten things to consider when launching your own fund

Preparation, a clear investment thesis and respecting contractual obligations are just a few key areas to note, write Robert Mailer, Oliver Rochman and Funke Omisore from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

5 min read · 05 January 2021

Oak Hill eyes final close on $3.6bn for Fund V

The close would be over the fund’s $3bn target. Oak Hill started raising Fund V last year.

1 min read · 23 December 2020

U.S.-based managers increase offerings of 'European waterfall': study

The study from MJ Hudson is based on funds in the asset management consultancy's database.

2 min read · 23 December 2020

Story of the year: Vista's Robert Smith and the $139m 'nothing burger'

The tech-focused investor's chairman and chief executive admitted to tax evasion on almost $200m of assets in October.

3 min read · 23 December 2020

Story of the Year: Epstein connection casts shadow over Apollo

An link between Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein cast a shadow over Apollo.

2 min read · 22 December 2020

Cresset sees solid opportunity zone prospects despite covid

The firm closed its first fund in June on about $465m, and plans to raise Fund II through the end of next year.

2 min read · 21 December 2020

Story of the Year: Private equity works from home

Private equity embraced remote working this year, though its long-term impact on the industry gives some a cause for concern.

2 min read · 21 December 2020

BayPine, co-led by Silver Lake founder, assembles powerhouse team for Fund I

BayPine Capital Partners Fund I was launched this month to deploy the Boston emerging manager's strategy of investing in tech disruption of traditional industries.

3 min read · 18 December 2020

Story of the Year: A tale of two fundraises

Capital has been soaked up by private equity mega-funds this year as travel restrictions hinder LPs’ ability to form new GP relationships during the pandemic.

3 min read · 17 December 2020

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