Infrastructure
Nomura postpones India infrastructure fund - sources
Japanese financial group Nomura Holdings has postponed its plans to launch a $500 million India-focused infrastructure fund due to the uncertain economic environment.
South Asia |
13 Jan 2012 | 
China infrastructure: PE to the rescue?
The era of easy credit in China is over, leaving companies without the means to service debts tied to infrastructure projects. Foreign PE investors are looking for ways to capitalize on the opportunity.
Infrastructure | 04 Jan 2012
PTC India to set up PE vehicle with sovereign wealth fund
PTC India has agreed to set up a private equity fund with an unnamed sovereign wealth fund, according to the chairman of the state-run power trading company. It will have initial capital of $200 million and target stakes in power projects in India and...
South Asia |
03 Jan 2012 |
Asian infrastructure: Building blocks
There is no denying the potential for infrastructure investment in Asia. Although the policies and structures governing private equity involvement are improving, it remains difficult terrain.
Infrastructure | 26 Oct 2011
Blackstone targets $3b global energy fund
The Blackstone Group aims to raise up to $3 billion for its first energy fund, according to people familiar with the situation. Tony James, the private equity firm’s president, said in an earnings call that initial commitments stand at $1 billion.
Industrials |
24 Oct 2011 |
Macquarie, SBI target second India infrastructure fund
Macquarie Group and State Bank of India (SBI) are targeting $1-1.5 billion for their second India-focused infrastructure fund. Plans for the new vehicle come as the first fund, SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Trust, which closed in March at $1.2 billion,...
Infrastructure |
19 Oct 2011 |
Trustbridge receives $30m from Arizona pension fund
Trustbridge Partners has received a $30 million commitment for its fourth fund from the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. An India sidecar fund on JPMorgan’s Asian Infrastructure & Related Resources Opportunity (AIRRO) Fund will get...
Greater China |
28 Sep 2011 |
IL&FS looks to raise $900m across three funds
IL&FS Investment Managers (IIML) is looking to raise up to $900 million across three funds, but the fundraising process is expected to take longer than usual as a result of tighter risk assessment among investors globally.
Fundraising |
19 Sep 2011 |
India's Axis Private Equity to sell portfolio companies
India’s Axis Private Equity is reportedly negotiating the sale of Vishwa Infrastructure and Corrtech International, and plans to dilute its stake in Neesa Leisure through an IPO.
Exits |
26 Aug 2011 |
Funds back India’s rising cleantech sector
IDFC Private Equity and International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, reaffirmed their commitment to India’s clean energy sector in two separate deals announced last week. The transactions come a few weeks after a UN Environment...
Infrastructure |
17 Aug 2011 |
IDFC injects additional $18 m in Green Infra
IDFC Private Equity, a wholly-owned unit of India's Infrastructure Development Finance Company, will invest INR800 million ($18 million) in clean energy producer Green Infra. IDFC originally incubated the company in 2008 and has already invested INR3.6...
Infrastructure |
08 Aug 2011 |
Macquarie, China Everbright make first close on infrastructure fund
Macquarie Group and China Everbright have made the first close on their joint China infrastructure fund, securing total commitments of $479 million. They are targeting a final close in 2012.
Fundraising |
14 Jun 2011 |
3i takes stake in Indian energy firm
3i has invested $45 million for a minority stake in Ind-Barath Energy Limited (Utkal), from its $1.2 billion 3i India Infrastructure Fund.
South Asia |
30 Mar 2011 |
China Mining United Fund aims for 2012 IPO
The China Mining United Fund (CMU Fund), a PE fund focused on mining-related investments, is reportedly planning make its public debut in Hong Kong and on a mainland bourse next year.
Greater China |
25 Mar 2011 |
Nomura targets Indian infrastructure
In the latest news of a Japanese giant targeting Indian opportunities, Nomura Securities is reportedly set to raise a $500 million fund for infrastructure investments in India, raised by Japanese investors.
Infrastructure |
24 Mar 2011 |
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