Managers
VI Asset Management has appointed Apex Group to provide fund administration services to its inaugural evergreen Asia private credit fund.
Blackstone is considering delaying the launch of a new flagship private equity fund for wealthy investors following heavy investor withdrawals from two other funds aimed at a similar investor base – a real estate vehicle and one private credit fund – according to a report by the Financial Times.
The Korea Investment Corporation and Golub Capital have expanded their strategic partnership, with KIC acquiring a passive, non-voting minority stake in Golub Capital’s management companies.
Northleaf Capital Partners, a global private markets investment firm, has opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan, the ninth location in the firm’s global network complementing its existing Asia-Pacific presence in Melbourne, Australia.
During periods of heightened uncertainty, co-investments can provide a means for private markets investors to gain tactical exposure to well-managed companies, including those in more defensive and resilient sectors, says Dave Brett (pictured), partner & head of co-Investments at Adam Street Partners.
BlackRock is planning to bring two more private equity European Long-Term Investment Funds to market in 2023, after raising €415m for the firm’s second ELTIF bringing total fundraising to almost €1 billion, according to a report by InvestmentWeek.
Australian corporate boards are now more receptive to engaging with private equity firms than they have been at any time in the past ten years, according to Michael Blickstead, Blackstone Inc’s head of private equity in Australia & New Zealand.
Private investment hose Ardian has become Ownership Works’ first European-based partner, allowing the firm to support and extend the impact of its existing practice of profit sharing and implementing other value sharing schemes in its portfolio companies.
Private equity investor Palatine has been awarded B Corp certification, reflecting its efforts to deliver sustainable business growth, and its role in sustainable investing.
B Corporations (B Corps) are businesses that demonstrate the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability through an assessment process.
Palatine scored 111.3 out of a possible 200 in the B Impact Assessment, making it the fourth highest-scoring private equity firm in Europe to obtain the accreditation. The B Impact Assessment examines applicants across factors including governance, workers, community, environment and customers. Businesses need to score 80 or above to be accredited.
Patria Investments, a global alternative asset manager, has launched a new venture capital strategy, anchored by the acquisition of Igah Ventures, one of the pioneers of the sector in Latin America.Â
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