Fundraising

CalPERS commits nearly $1bn to TPG(2)

The California pension has also reported commitments to Advent, Audax and Huntsman Gay.

SVG Capital raises £220m for investment(2)

The quoted private equity investor sees opportunities ahead and has prepared its balance sheet in anticipation of slowing returns.

Westport targets $500m with focus on distress

The Westport, Connecticut-based firm looks to the emerging markets and US distressed opportunities as it raises its second real estate vehicle, WCP II.

Carlyle takes Greek chemicals group private(2)

The global alternative investment firm has sealed its first deal in Greece. It acquired a majority stake in Neochimiki from the public markets, in the latest of Carlyle’s investments in the chemicals sector.

SVG Capital raises £220m for investment

The quoted private equity investor sees opportunities ahead and has prepared its balance sheet in anticipation of slowing returns.

Carlyle takes Greek chemicals group private

The global alternative investment firm has sealed its first deal in Greece. It acquired a majority stake in Neochimiki from the public markets, in the latest of Carlyle’s investments in the chemicals sector.

CalPERS commits nearly $1bn to TPG

The California pension has also reported commitments to Advent, Audax and Huntsman Gay.

Pirelli to launch first opportunity fund

The real estate management arm of Italy’s famous tire manufacturer targets €1 billion ($1.5 billion) for deployment in Europe.

Lime Rock closes Fund V on $1.4bn(2)

The energy-focussed private equity firm has nearly doubled the size of its previous fund in a three month period that involved ‘very little proactive marketing’.

Lime Rock closes Fund V on $1.4bn

The energy-focussed private equity firm has nearly doubled the size of its previous fund in a three month period that involved ‘very little proactive marketing’.