Venture capital

Private equity fundraising sees modest rebound in H1 2024 as timelines soar – updated

Funds collected $408.6bn during H1 2024, up from $374.6bn for the same period last year, according to PEI data.

Japan’s GPIF sees PE holdings rocket by nearly 50%

The $1.53trn pension's PE portfolio has recorded an 18.08% IRR since inception, according to its latest annual report.

China’s latest VC guidelines target exit diversification and promote local investments

The nation's official cabinet last week revealed 17 guidelines on improving the venture capital industry, covering fundraising, product structure and exits.

Why New York's oldest landlord is betting on 'inefficient spaces' in APAC PE

From Korean VC to Southeast Asia growth funds, Trinity Church Wall Street is seeking managers on an upwards trajectory as it pushes deeper into PE, according to its managing director for investments.

Japanese fundraising platform LUCA eyes more alts after formal launch

Besides private credit, LUCA 1.0 is also in talks to introduce private equity secondaries, fund of venture capital funds and a private markets sports fund, chief executive Keiko Sydenham tells PEI.

Chinese firm targets carbon mitigation with debut evergreen fund

CM Venture Capital plans to seek at least $100m to invest in China, the US and the UK, PEI understands.

Meet the LP: BFA Family Offices

The multifamily office, which serves entrepreneurs and the private market investors who back them, has an eye on sector-specific emerging managers, founder Nick Hofer and CIO Warren Gibbon tell PEI.

Indonesian PE: What to know before investing

Though investors seem increasingly drawn to the market's favourable demographic tailwinds, DPI, exit routes and GP selection remain key considerations for potential entrants.

Impact reporting ‘not realistic’ for every stage of company lifecycle

Allocating human resources to impact reporting could be a distraction for younger businesses, Tao Zhang, founder of cross-border venture consortium Dao Ventures, tells the Asian Financial Forum.

Australia’s Future Fund sees nearly $2bn fall in PE exposure

The $140bn sovereign wealth fund’s CEO Dr Raphael Arndt attributed the quarterly drop to currency issues and write-downs.