Analysis
Fourth quarter analysis: The end of multiples arbitrage?
Fourth-quarter analysis: Growth capital investments flounder; established GPs thrive in difficult markets; trade and secondary sales fail to pick up the capital markets slack.
Performance |
11 Jan 2012 | 
The year that was
Asia’s private equity industry began 2011 on a high. With the recession apparently in the tail view mirror, Asian investors were rearing to invest and raise – as were global investors, who were energized by the prospects of the region’s top markets,...
Fundraising |
15 Dec 2011 |
Australian supers drive secondaries
The Australian superannuation funds’ ongoing move away from private equity has undoubtedly been a drawback for primary fund managers. But what of the impact on the Asian secondaries market?
Australasia |
08 Dec 2011 |
Gaming & Entertainment: PE places its bets?
Asia’s gaming culture – and casinos in particular - is a hotspot for growth. But with so much at stake, why aren’t more private equity investors placing their bets?
Greater China |
08 Dec 2011 |
IPO of the Year – Yonghui Superstores
William Shen, Head of Greater China for Headland Capital Partners, speaks to AVCJ about working on Asia’s most exciting IPO of the year.
South Asia |
30 Nov 2011 |
VC Professional of the Year – Sandeep Singhal
Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of Nexus Venture Partners, discusses job satisfaction, the secrets of his venture firm’s success and the outlook for India’s early-stage sector.
Venture |
30 Nov 2011 |
PE Deal of the Year – Hyva
UNITAS CAPITAL’S BUYOUT OF DUTCH cylinder-maker Hyva earlier this year was a landmark private equity deal in that it was the first in Asia to be backed by a high-yield bond. Not only did the company’s $375 million bond issue set a precedent for other...
South Asia |
30 Nov 2011 |
PE sees rise in post-deal disputes
Post-closing claims against PE firms have shot up since the global financial crisis, causing cash to be held back from exits and IRRs to suffer. What does it mean for Asia?
Exits |
30 Nov 2011 |
Fundraising of the Year – Baring Private Equity Asia
Global private equity majors including KKR, Bain Capital and TPG say that now is the time to raise Asian megafunds, but for Baring Private Equity, which closed its $2.4 billion fifth vehicle in just six months earlier this year, it’s good to get in...
South Asia |
30 Nov 2011 |
The specialists: The impact of Asia's sector-specific funds
When will Asian private equity funds discard their staunch sector agnosticism and carve out specific areas of investment expertise?
GPs |
30 Nov 2011 |
Indian investors reconsider structures
Proposed tax reforms are threatening Mauritius’ dominant position as the preferred foreign investment conduit for India
South Asia |
23 Nov 2011 |
Indian tech VC: Where’s the exit?
MakeMyTrip’s stellar IPO on NASDAQ last year has a host of other companies preparing to follow suit. The implications for VC are unclear
South Asia |
23 Nov 2011 |
In defense of PIPEs
India fund managers see investments in public equities as part of a flexible strategy that is essential to success in the country
South Asia |
23 Nov 2011 |
India fundraising: Survival of the fittest
India has seen plenty of private equity spinouts but an increasingly difficult fundraising environment is expected to separate the men from the boys
South Asia |
23 Nov 2011 |
People power: PE and management
Private equity firms must move quickly after an acquisition to encourage and incentivize the existing management team or bring in new people
People |
17 Nov 2011 |
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Events
AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Australia and New Zealand 2012
Australasian PE: Driving returns for future growth
The annual AVCJ Australia and New Zealand conference will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities that currently exist, as well as a platform to form relationships with key industry professionals and investors from both the domestic and overseas markets.
Date: 7-9 March 2012
Venue: The Westin Sydney
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AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Indonesia 2012
Untapped Potential: Indonesian PE Surges Ahead
Indonesia is the next South-East Asian private equity hotspot. The AVCJ Indonesia Forum will give attendees an introduction to the risks and rewards on offer in this burgeoning market. Don't miss your chance to hear local and regional experts share their thoughts on how to effectively navigate Indonesia's private equity environment and the best ways to access key sectors. The Forum will also provide the opportunity to network with senior private equity executives including limited partners from across the globe, government officials and business icons.
Date: 20 March 2012
Venue: InterContinental Jakarta Midplaza
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