Fundraising

Offshore LPs, predominantly North American pensions and endowments, made up 60% of the fund’s investor base.

Having close dialogue and being transparent are key, says Pablo de la Infiesta, fundraising rainmaker and head of the firm's private funds advisory group for EMEA.

Crescendo Equity Partners is Korea-focused and concentrates on buyouts and minority growth investments in technology and export-oriented firms.

The Seoul-based manager will be investing the capital raised in mid-market and control buyout deals in Korean consumer companies.

Managers coming back to market and raising ever larger vehicles present a red flag, according to Andrea Auerbach, global head of private investments at the investment consultant.

Minority Partnerships I Fund will take non-majority positions in companies with an enterprise value above €200m.

Which first-time firms are likely to be the next big thing? Private Equity International examines China's rising stars.

The mid-market firm is targeting to achieve a first close by the fourth quarter of 2018.

The hurdle rate is facing downward pressure; investors might just let it slide.

The firm is acquiring a 19.9% stake in DSA Reinsurance from AIG in a deal that includes $6bn earmarked for Carlyle funds.