Baring, Quadrant claim firm of the year prizes at AVCJ Awards
Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) and Quadrant Private Equity won the firm of the year prizes at the 2021 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards, as KKR and NewQuest Capital Partners secured two victories apiece, and Weijian Shan received the AVCJ Special Achievement Award.
A total of 16 prizes were presented – some of the recipients attended in person, others virtually – across categories recognizing excellence in fundraising, investment, exits, responsible investment,...
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