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
The European private equity firm has reported realisations of £1.04 billion in the first six months of its financial year, almost double the £603 million realised in the same period of 2004.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Michael Pilson of DuPont Capital Management talks to Robert Venes about the role of turnaround, restructuring and distressed funds in his firm’s private equity investment portfolio.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe recapitalised Titan Worldwide, investing in a deal that will allow existing investor Catterton Partners to cash out of its five year investment.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Trumpeting what the firm describes as an overall 27% gross IRR, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has wrapped up the fundraising for its second European vehicle, closing €1.5bn over target with the €4.5bn fundraise.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
A final close for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’s second European fund could be announced in the coming weeks, according to market sources. The fund is said to have corralled €4.5 billion in commitments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Michael Pilson of DuPont Capital Management talks to Robert Venes about the role of turnaround, restructuring and distressed funds in his firm’s private equity investment portfolio.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
