Fundraising
Siemens sets up RMB venture fund
The venture capital arm of Siemens Financial Services (SFS VC), has set up a dedicated renminbi-denominated investment vehicle. The size of the fund has not been disclosed
New Zealand's Pencarrow reaches final close of $101m on Fund IV
New Zealand-based GP Pencarrow Private Equity has reached a final close on its latest fund at NZ$124 million ($101 million).
Australia's Blackbird Ventures reaches first close on VC fund
Sydney-based VC firm Blackbird Ventures has reached a first close of A$20 million on its A$30 million ($31 million) internet-focused venture capital fund.
Morgan Creek to deploy over half of Fund II in China – report
Morgan Creek Capital reportedly plans to deploy at least 60% of its next Asian fund-of-funds in China. The vehicle, the firm’s second dedicated to the region, has a target of $300 million.
CX Partners targets May first close for India mezz fund
India’s CX Partners is aiming to raise the first round of capital for its new mezzanine fund by May.
Neuberger Berman has final close on $1.1b global co-invest fund
Neuberger Berman Group has reached a final close of $1.1 billion on its second global co-investment fund, NB Strategic Co-Investment Partners Fund II (NBCIP II). The original target was $750 million.
Kotak Mahindra reaches $90m first close on India infra fund
Kotak Mahindra has reached a first close on its infrastructure fund with commitments of $90 million. Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Brookfield Asset Management have come in as cornerstone investors.
Development Bank of Japan launches $1.5b fund
The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has launched a JPY150 billion ($1.5 billion) growth fund for investing in domestic companies.
Indonesia fundraising: Reality check
Few Indonesia-focused GPs that sprung up in recent years have made headway. It points to a still immature local market and recognition amongst LPs that they can get exposure to the country in other ways
Tougher this time
A number of PE executives - old enough to have seen several cycles – have commented on how difficult the fundraising environment is at present. “I thought my last fundraising [in 2004] was very difficult. Now that I am raising my current fund, the...
Affinity reaches $1.5b first close on Fund IV
Affinity Equity Partners has reached a first close of $1.5 billion on its fourth fund, having spent only about five months in the market. The vehicle has a hard cap of $3.5 billion.
Texas County & District, Oregon commit to CDH Fund V
CDH has secured commitments for its fifth fund from both Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and Oregon Investment Council. The US pension funds have agreed to invest $50 million and $75 million, respectively, in the vehicle, which launched...
Mitsubishi unit seeks $750m for shipping PE fund
MC Asset Management Holdings, a unit of Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi, is seeking to raise a $750 million fund that will take advantage of depressed prices in the shipping industry.
New York State Common backs RRJ Capital
New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF) has committed $300 million to RRJ Capital, the Hong Kong-based GP set up by Richard Ong, formerly of Goldman Sachs and Hopu Investment Management.
Australia webinar: Consistency matters
Australia's private equity industry has seen robust deal flow in recent years and LPs remain committed to the asset class, albeit to a fewer number of GPs. Industry participants expect this to continue
Avendus launches third India PIPE fund
Avendus Private Equity has launched its third PIPE fund. India Opportunities Fund III is targeting INR5 billion ($91 million) and will focus on investments in high quality mid-cap companies.
KKR’s Asia fund ‘practically closed’ – Kravis
KKR’s second Asia fund is “practically closed” having exceeded its $6 billion cap, according to Henry Kravis, co-chairman of the private equity firm. This confirms earlier reports that the fund – the largest vehicle ever raised in the region,...
NZVIF receives $49m underwrite for new fund investments
New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF), a venture capital fund-of-funds, will receive a NZ$60 million ($49 million) underwrite facility from the New Zealand government.
OrbiMed launches Asia healthcare fund
Healthcare-focused PE firm OrbiMed Advisors will launch its second Asian healthcare fund towards the end of 2013, with a target of $500 million.
Washington State to invest $300m in Affinity Fund IV
Affinity Equity Partners has secured a $300 million commitment for its fourth pan-Asia fund from Washington State Investment Board. It is three times the size of the US pension system’s investment in the GP’s previous vehicle.
Global access: Australian LPs and international PE
Australia's superannuation industry is still embroiled in a costs debate as funds decide whether a private equity strategy makes economic sense. Those sticking with the asset class are looking to go offshore
Carlyle upbeat on Japan, expects to launch new fund in 2013
The Carlyle Group says it has already begun preliminary talks with investors for a third Japan fund, and remains upbeat about opportunities in the country's buyout space.
China Resources Capital, APG launch $265m car park fund
China Resources Capital (CR Capital), the financial services arm of state-owned China Resources Group, and Dutch pension fund asset manager APG have established a $265 million car park fund.
ADV seeks $500m for Asia special situations fund
ADV Partners, a PE firm set up by former executives from Mount Kellett Capital, is targeting $500 million for its debut Asia-focused special situations fund. The hard cap is $750 million.