DLJ founder Richard Jenrette is the latest veteran of the investment bank to join the publicly-listed alternative asset manager, re-teaming with former colleague and current Blackstone president Tony James.
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings latest appointment is a member of the wealthy and influential Swedish industrial Wallenberg family, dubbed the 'Royal Family of Swedish business.'
The US’ second largest pension fund has allocated $1bn to the growing asset class with California’s infrastructure needs to be given preference.
The Nordic special situations firm has seen an opportunity in a Swedish farmer-owned retailer, which sells to pet lovers, householders and farmers.
The mid-market continues to provide investment and realisation opportunities for the global firm. Philip Yea, its chief executive stressed the importance of remaining selective.
The Middle East firm is buying CEME Group from Barclays Private Equity in a mid-market secondary buyout. Management is rolling over its investment.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud’s investment company is the cornerstone investor in Kingdom’s second pan-African fund, which is targeting $500m. The firm is looking to back businesses operating in more than one country.
The recent recruitment of Morgan Stanley’s David Smoot to expand its private equity operations in North America accelerates Dubai International Capital’s plans to open up shop in New York City.
The joint venture between Dutch and Kenyan entrepreneurs and a Dutch development organisation is looking to generate a financial and social return in East Africa.
The Swiss group is opening an office in Germany, while AXA Private Equity is looking to grow its business with an office in Switzerland.
The US buyout firm's abandoned cash injection forced an overnight rescue by the lender's existing shareholders, who have been offered similar terms. The share price has fallen below the price of the rights issue.
The UK government’s emerging markets investment unit’s total committed investment in Africa reaches $2.6bn.
The private equity investor is set to join the slew of firms looking to profit from a growing global need for finance to meet infrastructure costs. Some estimates suggest as much as $360 billion will come from private sources.
The Texan mid-market firm has closed its first fund since its evolution from the buyout shop Hicks Muse Tate & Furst.
The UK’s Railpen, Denmark’s PFA pension, and The Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund were among the limited partners that committed to the fund of funds.