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Local turbulence drives China tech players abroad - AVCJ Forum
Regulatory uncertainty in China has encouraged local technology companies to go global rather than rely on a single market, the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum heard.
Australia's Allegro hits overall target with Fund IV first close
Allegro Funds, an Australia-based turnaround specialist, has reached a first close of A$600 million ($449 million) on its fourth fund, hitting the overall target for the vehicle.
Energy transition to dominate private equity – AVCJ Forum
Energy transition, including innovation in power and transportation, will be the biggest investment theme in the decades to come, industry veterans told the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum.
COVID-19 validates sector lens strategies – AVCJ Forum
COVID-19 has reinforced the argument for developing sectoral expertise that spans geographies, industry leaders told the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum.
Going green is delicate, incentives-driven work – AVCJ Forum
The integration of sustainable practices into private equity firms and portfolio companies is a "diplomatic process," investors told the AVCJ ESG Forum.
Investors get tough on diversity - AVCJ Forum
Investors are pressing GPs and portfolio companies to do more on gender and cultural diversity, pointing to evidence that greater parity boosts performance, the AVCJ ESG Forum heard.
KKR signs up India financial services veteran as advisor
KKR has appointed K.V. Kamath, described as a pioneer of India's modern financial services sector, as an advisor.
Q&A: EQT's Andreas Aschenbrenner and Sophie Walker
In the past month, EQT has launched an impact fund with a difference and adopted science-based targets for emissions reduction. Andreas Aschenbrenner, deputy head of EQT Future, and Sophie Walker, head of sustainability for private capital, explain why...
Q&A: Coller Capital's Francois Aguerre
Francois Aguerre, head of origination at Coller Capital, on the march towards a $500 billion global secondaries market, the rise of GP-led transactions, and the implications of more permanent capital
Q&A: Thoma Bravo's Orlando Bravo
Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, which claims to be the largest PE investor in software globally, on SaaS in a post-COVID-19 world, the rise of blockchain, and opportunities in Asia
Carlyle poaches India head from Blackstone
The Carlyle Group has recruited Amit Jain, formerly of The Blackstone Group, as a managing director in Mumbai and co-head of its India investment advisory team.
Australia's Rampersand targets $29m for fourth VC fund
Rampersand, an Australia-based VC investor, is looking to raise A$40 million ($29.6 million) for its fourth fund, which will address what the firm describes as a “chronic funding gap in early-stage seed funding.”
Mizuho spinout targets $263m for Japan buyout fund
MCP Capital (MCPC), a Japanese lower mid-market buyout firm that spun out from Mizuho Bank earlier this year, is looking to raise up to JPY30 billion ($263.2 million) for its sixth fund.
Cross-currency restructuring underpins Ameba's VC fund
China-focused VC firm Ameba Capital has closed its debut US dollar-denominated fund at $265 million, supported by a renminbi-to-US dollar secondary restructuring and a primary staple.
Blackstone names ex-Morgan Stanley banker as Japan chair
The Blackstone Group has appointed Ryusuke Shigetomi, formerly vice chairman for global investment banking at Morgan Stanley, as representative director and chairman of its Japan operations.
Q&A: CVC Capital Partners' Hans Wang
Hans Wang, who leads the Greater China and Asia cross-border teams at CVC Capital Partners, discusses uncertainty in China, the evolution of partnership and control strategies, and how to stay ahead in Asia
3H Healthcare closes second US dollar fund at $330m
3H Healthcare Investment, which specializes in early-stage China biotech and medical devices deals, has closed its second US dollar-denominated fund at the hard cap of $330 million.
Apollo bulks up credit team as part of Asia expansion
Apollo Global Management has recruited three professionals from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to join its Asia Pacific credit business.
Baring Asia makes second close on Fund VIII, reaches $8.5b target
Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) has completed two closes on its eighth pan-regional fund, receiving commitments of around $8.5 billion – the initial target for the entire vehicle.
Affirma achieves $473m final close on fifth Korea fund
Affirma Capital has closed its fifth Korea-focused fund with KRW543 billion ($473 million) in commitments, marking its first successful fundraise since spinning out from Standard Chartered.
Japan's Keystone targets $440m for Fund V
Tokyo-based Keystone Partners is looking to raise around JPY50 billion ($440 million) for its fifth Japan-focused fund, which will make a combination of growth and turnaround investments.
Japan's WM, AIC launch secondary fund targeting LP stakes
WM Partners and Alternative Investment Capital (AIC) are looking to raise a JPY10 billion ($88 million) secondary fund that will primarily target LP positions in Japan-focused private equity funds.
Q&A: 500 Global's Christine Tsai
Christine Tsai, co-founder of 500 Global, formerly 500 Startups, reflects on how a planetary approach to seed-stage VC has changed the asset class, the developing world, and the firm itself