As an established presence in emerging markets, CDC-backed energy investor Globeleq is now in position to pursue its mandate: developing greenfield projects. Globeleq CEO Robert Hart shares his insights on approaching energy investments in emerging markets. By Judy Kuan.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
The Santa Monica-based venture group has partnered with three principals to launch its debut fund, focused on the US emerging domestic market.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
By steering clear of the crowds, focusing on young portfolios and targeting fast-growth markets, Partners Group is demonstrating it has its own take on the private equity secondaries market.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
There has been an explosion in both the popularity of hedge funds and the amount of capital allocated to them for investments. This means they are increasingly encroaching on private equity territory, says Simon Davies.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
KPS Special Situations and Pegasus Partners have already recouped 1.5x their investment in Genesis Worldwide thanks to a unit sale to Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Machinery.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
New York-based Solera Capital has bolstered its Homegrown Naturals organic food platform with the purchase of Annie’s Naturals, a maker of salad dressings and condiments.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The specialist European investor in the wind market has reached an interim close of its second dedicated wind energy fund after six months of fundraising.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
A slump in consumer spending could test the staying power of private equity owners of retail companies in Europe. By Robert Venes.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Thomas H. Lee is reportedly leaving the Boston-based LBO firm he founded with plans to raise a rival buyout fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Thomas H. Lee Partners has filed a lawsuit against the former Refco management. The complaint could help shift the public’s perception of the firm from Refco insider to a victim of the futures broker’s deceit.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
