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Ironbridge targets $1b for Fund III, invests $95m in dental business
Australian private equity house Ironbridge Capital has said it will target up to A$1 billion ($1 billion) for its third fund, for which it will begin fundraising in the second half of this...
Australasia |
18 May 2012 | 
Kobre & Kim to advise Chinese financial firms from BVI office
Kobre & Kim, the conflict-free litigation boutique focusing solely on cross-border disputes, has announced the opening of an office...
Advisory |
18 May 2012 |
ICICI Venture in talks to buy Maja Health Care
ICICI Venture is in talks to pick up a stake in Maja Health Care, a division of Vi-John Group that manufactures shaving cream and other...
South Asia |
18 May 2012 |
Other news
- Longreach seeks to sell Taiwan bank stake for $1.2b
- AMP Capital acquires Australian schools project for $232m
- Lightspeed leads Series A round for Tujia.com
- Paul Wang joins Dechert as corporate partner in Beijing
- Carlyle to raise $3.5b for fourth Asia buyout fund
- Nomura plans Ashikaga IPO
- IIFL real estate fund makes first investment
Video
It is a well established trend that Australian LPs are increasingly looking to internationalize their private equity exposure, arguably...
Australasia |
07 May 2012 | 
VIDEO: Ancora International's Veronica Lukito
Foreign direct investment in Indonesia reached a record...
People |
25 Apr 2012 |
VIDEO: Pacific Equity Partners' Anthony Kerwick
The challenge facing private equity investors globally...
People |
18 Apr 2012 |
VIDEO: CLSA Capital Partners' Christopher Seaver
Why are you still captive? Christopher Seaver, CEO...
People |
13 Feb 2012 |
Highlights from 24th Annual AVCJ Forum 2011
Thank you to all the sponsors, speakers and delegates...
LPs |
22 Dec 2011 |
Analysis
FX hedging: Know your risk
Private equity firms are hedging the currency risk of their investments in Asia Pacific longer and later in the investment cycle than ever before
North Asia |
17 May 2012 |
Indian infrastructure funds face rocky road ahead
Private equity has been one of the engines for India’s infrastructure growth, but delays in project approvals, inexperienced GPs and the tough fundraising environment remain hurdles to overcome
South Asia |
17 May 2012 |
ChrysCapital closes fund VI at $510m
In keeping with its conservative approach, ChrysCapital opts for a smaller fund than the last cycle and plans to outsmart the competition by targeting smaller deals
Venture |
09 May 2012 |
Latest Transactions
Navis sees 10x return on Trimco exit
There is always a danger that private equity investors will fall in love with certain portfolio companies and never want to exit. Navis Capital Partners came close with Trimco International Holdings. The Malaysia-based PE player took a controlling stake...
Exits |
09 May 2012 |
J-Star gives Three Arrows paws for thought
Denim jackets, corduroy pants and swimming goggles. These items of clothing have been common human attire for more than a century, but in Japan in particular, apparel of this nature is increasingly popular among dogs.
North Asia |
09 May 2012 |
Bright Food adds Weetabix to foreign portfolio
China's Bright Food Group through a considerable amount of trial and error before sealing its first overseas acquisition last year, purchasing a 75% stake in Manassen Foods from CHAMP Private Equity for an enterprise valuation of $525 million.
Exits |
09 May 2012 |
New release
Asian Private Equity and Venture Capital Review
2011 saw a pickup in dealmaking in every region. The fourth quarter registered the impact of the sovereign debt crisis with a sharp falloff in both investments and exits, but the whole year saw one of the highest volumes of liquidity events ever worldwide. Find out more from the 2012 Asian Private Equity and Venture Capital Review!
New release
AVCJ Private Equity and Venture Capital Report - China
The report shows in many respects, 2011 appears to have been China's year in private equity. The Middle Kingdom now counts for 32% of all capital under management in Asia - its highest proportion ever. Investments, exits and fundraising were all up too - the last substantially. Indeed, the only category down on 2010 was IPO exits. Check out for more information.
New release
AVCJ Private Equity and Venture Capital Report - India
Indian private equity through 2011 has exhibited some curiously contrasting characteristics for an industry supported by one of the strongest performers in a difficult year for the entire global economy. By the headline numbers, the sub-continental asset class looks in relatively good shape. However, the growth story is not uniform or without challenges. Check out for more information.
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AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - China 2012
Maintaining growth amidst global turmoil
Now in its 11th year, the AVCJ China Forum 2012 will offer attendees unrivalled networking opportunities with 250+ domestic and international PE professionals. Over 40 distinguished speakers including Weijian Shan, Group Chairman & CEO of PAG; Fred Hu, Partner of Primavera Capital and Monte Brem, CEO of StepStone Group will share their views on the market trends and the investment opportunities. With participating LPs managing more than $1.3 trillion in assets at the Forum, this is a must attend event for any serious PE specialists looking to expand their knowledge and contacts in China.
Date: 30 -31 May 2012
Venue: Park Hyatt, Beijing
Website | Register | Request a brochure
AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - USA 2012
Asia calling: Finding growth in a global landscape of volatility
The 7th Annual AVCJ USA Forum will gather some of the top private equity investors from across Asia's leading markets to discuss the opportunities and current risks in the world's most resilient growth engine. Countries in discussion at the Forum include China, India, Japan, Korea as well as the emerging markets across the regoin. For any senior private equity based firm looking to expand their portfolios and diversify global relationships through securing inroads to hard-to-access Asian based firms, this is a must-attend event.
Date: 10 July 2012
Venue: The University Club of New York
Website | Register | Request a brochure
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