ING Real Estate has closed its first China-focused opportunity fund on $350m with plans to focus on residential developments in primary and secondary cities.
On the back of good interim six-month results, Europe’s largest quoted private equity manager is looking to launch a standalone infrastructure business.
The US buyout firm has appointed Walid Musallam to head its Middle East hybrid investing business, which is due to hit the fundraising trail for up to $1 billion.
The New York City-based private equity real estate investor has raised $590m for its second vehicle focused on the North American office market.
Montagu Private Equity, a UK mid market firm, is parting with its second UK head in just over a year as Nigel Hammond leaves to pursue other interests.
Latest numbers show a drop in fundraising and early stage in particular, but improved returns, increased investment and this week’s mega fund suggest a brighter future for the continent.
Evolvence Capital has committed to six funds in the first tranche of investments for its alternative assets, regional fund of funds.
GBS Finanzas, a Madrid-based investment bank that has sourced a number of deals for Spanish private equity firms, is planning a fund of its own.
The Australian banking group has signalled an €1.1bn unsolicited offer for Techem, a German utility data services provider, whose board has said it will wait to examine the proposal before judging it hostile
Argan Capital is the new name for BA Capital Partners Europe and it has a fresh chest of capital to deploy across the continent in mid-market deals.
Rabobank backs its Benelux buyout team, , which has raised third-party cash for the first time, with a cornerstone investment.
The Hicks Muse spin-out is set to double its firepower compared to its debut fund, which is almost fully committed just 16 months after closing.
UK turnaround specialist Kelso Place has raised its third fund from just four investors closing on £100 million.
Capital Today, a Shanghai-based growth capital provider, has closed its first private equity fund $80 million above target.
Credit Suisse has held a $2.1 billion close on its latest fund DLJ Merchant Banking Partners IV.