UK-listed private equity company has missed the top of its range by £600m but gearing still means it has £1bn to spend on infrastructure.
Aberdeen Property Investors’ Asia-focused vehicle has $435m in commitments—and the firm hopes to announce a final close on $600m by the second quarter.
Allianz Private Equity Partners has raised an €823 million fund-of-funds, which it will use to invest in buyout and venture funds worldwide.
Seoul-headquartered Doran Capital has held a first closed on its Korean real estate fund, which looks to make value-added investments throughout the country.
The GMB trade union hopes Tom Hicks, Liverpool Football Club’s new owner and former head of Hicks Muse, will have more than European glory on his mind tonight. The union is planning to stage another protest against Hicks during the club’s European cup tie against Barcelona.
The US-German investment house’s latest life sciences-focused fund will invest principally in US biotechnology companies.
The New York-based firm has surpassed its target goal of $800 million with the closing of its new $850 million fund.
The London-based firm has closed its largest fund so far after receiving commitments of nearly €900 million from a range of US and European investors.
AIG Global Investment Group has raised $410 million for its Asia Opportunity Fund II, after investing in China, India and Korea during 2006, falling short of its $500m target.
Value-added funds in Europe are having an easier time deploying capital than opportunity or core funds, according to a survey released by a European trade organization.
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