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ShawKwei Asia Value Fund 2017 is almost double the size of its predecessor and raised more co-investment capital from LPs than the firm’s previous vehicles.
Scandinavian private equity is a positive, even if politicians and the public need to be persuaded.
The Mitsubishi Corporation-backed manager raised about $830m to invest in large-scale corporate carve-outs and succession-led deals.
Firms raised more than $259bn between Q1 and Q3, marking the lowest total since 2015 for the same period.
Cinven, Apax and Permira are among those due major raises in the next 12 months, forcing investors to make tough decisions.
Electra Partners rebranded as Epiris in December 2016 after being served notice from the listed investment trust whose portfolio it had managed for 30 years.
The move comes a year after Chinese investment group Legend Holdings acquired an 89.9% stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg.
The emerging markets-focused fund of funds is seeking around $100m for its debut impact vehicle.
The Singapore-based investment firm hit its fundraising target after four months.
The firm follows the likes of Blackstone and Pomona Capital in offering products to retail investors.