Private Equity
As the private equity environment gets more competitive, some firms are finding an advantage by specializing in specific sectors. And according to a new study from Cambridge Associates, their limited partners are benefitting from their specialization.
2 min read · 17 November 2014
Aly Jeddy, a private equity consulting veteran at McKinsey & Co who joined The Abraaj Group earlier this year, has left the emerging markets-focused firm, according to several sources.
1 min read · 14 November 2014
CenterOak Partners, formed by several senior executives from Brazos Private Equity Partners, has been talking to potential investors about its first fund, according to two limited partners.
2 min read · 12 November 2014
HarbourVest Partners appears to be the last bidder interested in buying CalPERS’ stake in a healthcare fund run by a former Bush Administration official, according to two sources.
2 min read · 11 November 2014
Hellman & Friedman has closed its eighth buyout fund on $10.9 billion, blowing out its $8.9 billion target in under a year.
2 min read · 10 November 2014
With the reigning kings of private equity approaching or exceeding the age at which many others choose to retire, the issue of succession remains a concern among LPs.
2 min read · 10 November 2014
Kevin McDowell has left the Alberta Investment Management Corporation after nearly 14 years with the institutional investor.
1 min read · 07 November 2014
NovaQuest Capital Management is back in the market with its fourth fund, seeking $750 million to invest directly in the development of new drugs, according to a person with knowledge of the fundraising.
1 min read · 06 November 2014
Myron Zhu, partner in the Hong Kong office of FLAG Capital Management, revealed to Buyouts that the firm plans to add two more investment professions to focus on private equity opportunities in China and Southeast Asia.
3 min read · 03 November 2014
Riverwood Capital doesn’t play small ball.
2 min read · 03 November 2014
