
Fragmentation factor: Deal-by-deal draws interest in Southeast Asia

Deal-by-deal investment is gaining traction in Southeast Asia due to a reluctance to back blind pool funds in the region and highly localized deal-sourcing. It is unclear whether the dynamic could, or should, remain
From his base in Singapore, Lachmi-Niwas Sadani claims to be embracing the future of private equity: deal-by-deal investing. Lensbridge Capital, the firm he established last year, has completed six transactions...
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