Gulf Credit Partners will launch its debut fund targeting $250m to $300m in September to meet a large demand for leverage, says Gulf CEO Karim El Solh.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
The private equity firm continues to diversify its holdings, buying into a hedge fund group six months after its first foray acquisition in the space.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Permira is soon to launch its fifth buyout fund with a target that speaks to a radically changed environment to that of 2006, when it last hit the fundraising trail.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Aktis Capital is on the cusp of closing its maiden fund on $100m. The fund will focus on opportunities in Western China across multiple sectors.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
Aktis Capital is on the cusp of closing its maiden fund on $100m. The fund will focus on opportunities in Western China across multiple sectors.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
Grey hair, no hair, connected or just plain smart, senior specialist consultants are in demand by institutional investors. PERE Magazine, June 2011 issue
10 min read · 15 January 2013
A new era of transparency and reporting could open the door wide enough for one innovative group to craft a Moody’s type-service for buyout funds. The benefits for star managers could be greater exposure to LPs and making it easier to negotiate management fees, writes Nicholas Donato.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
The fund’s last investment comprised £23.5m of subordinated loans to five UK healthcare and accommodation projects. London-based Gravis expects to tap the market again later this year for a fresh round of fundraising.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
Peruvian firm Nexus Group has beat its target for its first international institutional fund, showing LP appetite for the region can overcome scepticism of new managers.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The state has set aside new allocations to private equity, debt and infrastructure and for the first time is searching for managers to invest in timber assets.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
