Private equity

Apac PE executives are the least fazed by geopolitical uncertainty in dealmaking: report

Only 30% view it as a top threat, compared with 60% in Emea and 49% globally

Hillhouse, founded by China-born dealmaker Zhang Lei, gained a reputation for early investments in Chinese tech giants including JD.com and Tencent Holdings.

Hillhouse in US$7 billion fundraising as Asia private equity revives: sources

The fundraising comes as the firm expands globally, with teams in London, Singapore and Tokyo

The total amount of capital returned to investors from KKR’s Asia private equity investments has exceeded US$7.3 billion this year.

KKR aims to raise US$15 billion in new Asia private equity fund: sources

The final size of the new fund could exceed the target based on the market response

KKR has had a presence in the Persian Gulf since 2009.

KKR opens Abu Dhabi office in deepening foray into Middle East

Other private equity firms have been expanding in the region too

Vladimir Colas, Ardian executive vice-president, says first-time participants in the secondaries market for private assets typically return to it and become programmatic sellers.

Robust growth expected in secondary market for private funds and assets

The market enables liquidity for investors at a time when exit opportunities and distributions have slowed

Regional deal flow has more than doubled, fuelled by Japan, Korea and Australia, while India has remained consistently active, Salata says.

EQT billionaire takes on Wall Street titans with big Asia push

The firm may not be a household name but it’s grown to become the largest non-US private equity firm in the world, with US$310 billion in assets

Investor enthusiasm is being fuelled by Hong Kong’s push to position itself as a higher-education hub for mainland Chinese students.

Hong Kong student dorms lure PEs in HK$3.2 billion investment rush

Local developers, universities and global funds are piling in, betting on a steady stream of mainland Chinese students

NUS’ endowment portfolio – which is valued at more than S$15 billion, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute – is spread across segments such as real estate, public and private equity, natural resources and cash.

Singapore varsities, schools have billions in endowment funds: What’s the playbook to grow the monies?

BT takes a peek into what goes on behind-the-scenes of managing these endowment funds

The Atletico Madrid deal marks the latest venture into sports by private equity firms, attracted by their stable and predictable revenue streams.

Apollo to become majority shareholder in Atletico Madrid

[MADRID] US fund Apollo’s sports investment arm Apollo Sports Capital has agreed to become the majority shareholder in top-tier Spanish football club Atletico Madrid, the club said on Monday (Nov 10),...

Thailand is emerging as a key beneficiary of shifting global supply chains, bolstered by its strategic location, strong infrastructure investment, and growing domestic consumption, noted EZA Hill. 

Hillhouse’s EZA Hill buys DHL logistics facility for US$40 million in first Thailand acquisition

Deal comes on the heels of purchases in Singapore and Indonesia, with firm reportedly eyeing a Reit