The James Zenni-led firm is expected to hold a first close on roughly $200m for its second special situations fund by the end of next month.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
Many secondaries specialists are reluctant to use leverage to boost returns – but AXA Private Equity, perhaps the most active firm in the current market, has no such qualms. Sam Sutton finds out why
5 min read · 14 January 2013
Samena Capital’s second special situations Asia fund is targeting $700m and so far has $400m in commitments. In the wake of its first close, vice president Ayaz Motiwala spoke to PE Asia about Samena’s hybrid private equity-PIPE strategy and the special situation opportunities it sees in the region.
3 min read · 14 January 2013
In its latest six-monthly results announcement, the listed UK infrastructure investment firm has applauded government programmes designed to ‘ensure that important public infrastructure is delivered in a timely and efficient manner’ – highlighting the UK and Australia in particular.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
In its latest six-monthly results announcement, the listed UK infrastructure investment firm has applauded government programmes designed to ‘ensure that important public infrastructure is delivered in a timely and efficient manner’ – highlighting the UK and Australia in particular.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Private equity innovator Kohlberg Kravis Roberts broke new ground in 2008 with its infrastructure fund. Marc Lipschultz recounts how KKR weathered a challenging fundraising environment to raise a $1bn offering.
6 min read · 15 January 2013
In its latest six-monthly results announcement, the listed UK infrastructure investment firm has applauded government programmes designed to ‘ensure that important public infrastructure is delivered in a timely and efficient manner’ – highlighting the UK and Australia in particular.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The $152.1 billion pension system has closed on five follow-on real estate investments including commitments to opportunistic funds of Fortress and PCCP.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The New York-based private equity firm’s head of real estate is one of six executives being considered as a possible successor to current CEO Stephen Schwartzman.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The New York-based private equity firm’s head of real estate is one of six executives being considered as a possible successor to current CEO Stephen Schwartzman.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
