Lakeshore Capital Partners
Frontier market fundraising: Roads less travelled
As fundraising slows globally, GPs in frontier markets are more dependent than ever on multilateral development banks. That’s not a major problem now, but in a long downturn, it could become one
Fund focus: Lakeshore remains one of Thailand’s few
Thailand is hardly a hotbed of private equity activity in Asia, but Lakeshore Capital has demonstrated an ability to deploy and return capital. It now has a $150 million second fund to put to work
Thailand’s Lakeshore closes second fund at $150m
Lakeshore Capital, a mid-market private equity firm focused on Thailand and the Greater Mekong region, has closed its second fund oversubscribed at the hard cap of $150 million.
Lakeshore seeks $125m for second Thailand fund
Lakeshore Capital Asia is looking to raise $125 million for its second Thailand-focused fund and has won backing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Lakeshore secures 2.75x return on Bangkok steakhouse deal
Thailand-based Lakeshore Capital has exited Bangkok area steakhouse chain Santa Fe to Singha Corporation for $50 million, generating a 2.75x return.
Thailand's Lakeshore buys local drug brand
Lakeshore Capital has taken a controlling stake in domestic drug manufacturer Devakam Apothecary Hall, owner of the Namman Muay analgesic cream brand, for an undisclosed amount.
Lakeshore invests in Thai wellness brand
Lakeshore Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Thailand-based personal care brand Panpuri.
Lakeshore buys Thailand skincare business
Lakeshore Capital has led the acquisition of a controlling stake in Aisance, a Thailand-based skincare company that specializes in distributing products from Korea, for $15.9 million.
Lakeshore Capital invests in Thailand's ReadyPlanet
Thailand-focused GP Lakeshore Capital Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in digital marketing service provider ReadyPlanet.
Lakeshore closes first Thailand fund at $60m
Lakeshore Capital Asia has closed its first Thailand-focused fund - one of the few such vehicles, if not the only fully institutional player - at $60 million.
Lakeshore Capital invests $4.5m in Thailand steakhouse chain
Thailand-focused GP Lakeshore Capital Partners has invested $4.5 million in KT Restaurant, the Bangkok-based operator of mid-market steakhouse chain Santa Fe.
IFC may anchor Thailand-focused Lakeshore fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a commitment of up to $20 million to Lakeshore Capital Fund I, a Thailand-focused GP that is seeking to raise $100 million.