The Los Angeles alternative investment firm has raised the largest ever distressed debt fund, more than three times the size of its previous similar vehicle.
Although panelists at the IFC’s 10th Global Private Equity Conference in Washington DC are sanguine about their deal flow in the emerging markets, some spoke of seeing a slowdown in the pace of fundraising.
The West and Central African buyout firm founded by Nigerian executives, was largely backed by local investors as well as CDC, the UK government fund of funds.
The West and Central African buyout firm founded by Nigerian executives, was largely backed by local investors as well as CDC, the UK government fund of funds.
The Westport, Connecticut-based firm looks to the emerging markets and US distressed opportunities as it raises its second real estate vehicle, WCP II.
The Chicago firm’s latest mid-market fund is larger than the sum of its three previous funds, but will continue its operationally-focussed strategy.
The quoted private equity investor sees opportunities ahead and has prepared its balance sheet in anticipation of slowing returns.
Lombard Investments has purchased a minority stake in a medical services company in the Philippines, with an eye on the increasing domestic demand for private healthcare.
The Chicago firm’s latest mid-market fund is larger than the sum of its three previous funds, but will continue its operationally-focussed strategy.
The quoted private equity investor sees opportunities ahead and has prepared its balance sheet in anticipation of slowing returns.