Actis, the pan-emerging markets private equity firm, has confirmed an investment of USD32m in the Asiri Group, a 604-bed private hospital group in Sri Lanka. Asiri is spread across three sites in Colombo and two sites in the southern city of Matara. Healthcare is a key focus for Actis
HarbourVest Global Private Equity’s net asset value was USD943.3m, or USD11.41 per share, as at 31 July 2012, essentially unchanged over the six-month period from 31 January 2012 (USD11.42). A small net increase based on realisations through 31 July 2012 was offset by ongoing operating expenses and foreign currency losses,
Crosslink Capital, a venture capital and growth equity firm, has closed Crossover Fund VI at USD320m, bringing the firm’s capital under management to USD1.8bn. Crossover VI will mirror the strategy of its predecessor funds by integrating both private growth equity and long/short public equity investments in a single fund. Crossover
Institutional investors are looking to alternative investments to improve performance and lower risk over the long term, according to a survey by Natixis Global Asset Management. Seven in 10 (69 per cent) of institutional investors believe it is essential to invest in alternative investments – such as hedge funds, private
Investors attracted to Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) should think twice before investing due to the risk of a price deterioration in the coming years, according to the Ronnie Armist (pictured), executive director at Stonehage Investment Partners… Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 220%, is almost double that of Italy. Yet the Japanese
Dataminr, a real-time social media analytics company serving the financial and government sectors, has completed a USD13 million Series B round of equity financing. The round included new investment from several institutional investors, as well existing Series A investors from the financial industry. Proceeds from the round will be
The Private Equity Foundation (PEF) has raised GBP30m in cash as well as 39,000 hours of pro bono business support over the last five years allowing it to help change the lives of over 97,000 disadvantaged young people. PEF is committed to unlocking the potential of disadvantaged young people. By
In the 1990s Canada was a ‘basket case’ in terms of its public finances, but took the necessary action to rectify its situation, says Fundsmith founder, Terry Smith (pictured)… The UK had a record deficit in August, which is no surprise to me, any more than the fact that this
Sagard Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of IntegraMed America for USD14.05 per share in cash, representing a total equity purchase price of approximately USD169.5m. As a result of the transaction’s completion, IntegraMed’s common stock will cease trading at the close of market today and will be delisted from the
Canaccord Genuity has issued GBP100m listed sterling bonds for Raglan Finance, a financing vehicle established for Raglan Housing Association. The bonds are being issued at a price of par, on a partly paid basis. They carry a coupon of 5.034 per cent and have a final maturity on 20 September
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