Established in 1972, and responsible for private equity's first-ever fund of funds, Adams Street Partners is not the kind of organisation to flee in fright when a market downturn looms over the horizon. Andy Thomson and Philip Borel met with Bon French and Hanneke Smits in London to find out more about the firm's history, its take on current conditions and its broad-mindedness when it comes to manager selection.
9 min read · 12 January 2013
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board moves very large sums of money in and out of private equity. Direct investment is a key component of its strategy finds Philip Borel.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Having listed on the London Stock Exchange in May, Kuwait's Global Investment House has now opted to raise a new fund there as well.
8 min read · 12 January 2013
MBK Partners is set to invest ¥7bn in Tasaki Shinju to help strengthen the company's domestic market position and expand its overseas operations. This will be the firm's second deal in Japan.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
MBK Partners is set to invest ¥7bn in Tasaki Shinju to help strengthen the company's domestic market position and expand its overseas operations. This will be the firm's second deal in Japan.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The semiconductor giant’s venture capital wing will make commitments to Yatra.com, BuzzInTown.com, and Emnet Samsara Media from its $250m dedicated India fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The semiconductor giant’s venture capital wing will make commitments to Yatra.com, BuzzInTown.com, and Emnet Samsara Media from its $250m dedicated India fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity fundraising, investments and exits in Asia Pacific have dropped significantly in the first first half of 2008.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Global Infrastructure Partners and energy company Fortistar have acquired bankrupt Texas power generation plant Channelview after US courts approved the deal last month.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Mark Preston succeeds Jeremy Newsum as chief executive officer of British property group Grosvenor, owned by the Duke of Westminster. Preston was former head of the firm’s UK operations and fund management business.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
