Fundraising

PEI charts the progress of the 50 firms that appeared in our inaugural ranking in 2007.

More than 10% of PEI 300 firms appear in the ranking for the first time.

As Carlyle is once again named the largest PE firm in the world, David Rubenstein, the architect of its fundraising success, talks about the future of private capital.

The Singapore-headquartered manager received capital commitments from sovereign funds, insurers and multi-generational family offices in Asia-Pacific, US and Europe.

A look at some of the climbers, fallers and newcomers in this year’s PEI 300 ranking in Asia.

The firm expects to raise $25bn across all platforms this year.

European firms gained ground over their North American counterparts this year with 14 managers collecting $207bn.

This year’s PEI 300 ranking is record-breaking and sees Carlyle snatch back the crown. Is private equity in a second golden age?

Three firms broke into the top 10 after leapfrogging a host of blue-chip players.

Investors in the fund include the Accident Compensation Corporation and the Government Superannuation Fund Authority.