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Blackstone seeks to raise at least $10 bn in new Asia PE fund, focusing on India

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Blackstone seeks to raise at least $10 bn in new Asia PE fund, focusing on India

- Blackstone, the largest alternative asset manager, is raising a new Asia-focused private equity fund targeting at least $10 billion. - The fund will primarily focus on India, with the largest portion of capital allocated there. - China will not be included as a market for the new fund. - Japan and Australia will be significant markets, and Blackstone is exploring opportunities in South Korea and Singapore. - The fund's capital allocations may be adjusted based on the macroeconomic environment.

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Goldman Sachs targets $2 bn for first Asia PE fund; to invest in Japan, India

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Goldman Sachs targets $2 bn for first Asia PE fund; to invest in Japan, India

Goldman Sachs aims to raise $2 billion for its first Asia Pacific-focused private equity fund, targeting investment opportunities in Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia. The fund aims to have its first close by the fourth quarter of this year. Private equity firms in Asia are adjusting their investment strategies due to geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates, market volatility, and macroeconomic challenges. Goldman Sachs' Asia private equity team, led by Stephanie Hui, has already deployed $17 billion across 242 investments in the region.

EQT seeks $12.5 bn for new Asia private equity fund

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VCCircle · 11m ago

EQT seeks $12.5 bn for new Asia private equity fund

Swedish investment firm EQT plans to raise $12.5 billion for its new Asia-focused private equity fund. The fund will be managed by EQT Private Capital Asia, which was formed when EQT acquired Baring Private Equity Asia for $6.7 billion. The investment strategy for the fund will be similar to a previous $11.2 billion fund. The actual size of the fund will be determined by the fundraising process.

Blackstone to invest $2 bn a year in India

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Blackstone to invest $2 bn a year in India

Blackstone, the US investment firm, has announced plans to invest at least $2 billion per year in India over the next five years, taking advantage of the country's growing economy and capital markets. Blackstone sees India as one of its top markets and plans to focus on sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and energy transition. The firm also intends to list two of its companies in India this year at multibillion-dollar valuations. Blackstone is India's largest landlord and plans to invest a total of $17 billion in the country in the coming years.

Quadria Capital hits final close of third PE fund at over $1 bn, tops target

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VCCircle · 2m ago

Quadria Capital hits final close of third PE fund at over $1 bn, tops target

Quadria Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has closed its third fund at $1.07 billion, surpassing its $800-million target. The oversubscribed fund includes $954 million in primary commitments and $114 million in co-investment commitments, with an added $300 million anticipated during the investment phase. The third fund is significantly larger than its previous $600-million fund, positioning Quadria as the largest dedicated healthcare PE firm in South and Southeast Asia. Quadria plans to build a portfolio of market-leading companies, focusing on Asia’s healthcare sector.

European PE investor CVC Capital closes sixth Asia-focussed fund at $6.8 bn

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VCCircle · 1y ago

European PE investor CVC Capital closes sixth Asia-focussed fund at $6.8 bn

Luxembourg-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has closed its sixth Asia-focused fund, the CVC Capital Partners Asia VI Fund, at $6.8 billion, 50% more than its predecessor. The firm has raised a total of $21 billion for investments in Asia. The fund will target control, co-control, and partnership investments in consumer and services sectors across Asia. CVC has been active in the region since 1999 and has made over 80 acquisitions in Asia. The firm is also a backer of several Indian platforms, including the IPL team Gujarat Titans and oncology chain Healthcare Global.

Incubate Fund Asia plans new outing after closing third fund below target

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Incubate Fund Asia plans new outing after closing third fund below target

Japanese venture capital firm, Incubate Fund Asia, has closed the final round of its third fund below its target. However, the firm is now planning to raise two new funds with higher targets. Incubate Fund Asia focuses on investing in early-stage companies in India and Southeast Asia.

CleanMax owner Brookfield targets $5 bn for climate fund backed by UAE’s Alterra

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VCCircle · 1y ago

CleanMax owner Brookfield targets $5 bn for climate fund backed by UAE’s Alterra

Canada's Brookfield Asset Management plans to raise up to $5 billion for a new climate-focused fund called the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF). The fund, launched in partnership with UAE-based climate investment firm Alterra, aims to invest in clean energy and transition assets in emerging economies such as South and Central America, South and Southeast Asia, West Asia, and Eastern Europe. Brookfield expects the CTF to make its first close by the end of 2024. The firm is increasing its focus on drawing up a pipeline of potential investments in the clean energy space and pre-marketing to potential partners.

Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund

Singapore-based private equity firm Asia Partners has raised $474 million for its second fund, focused on the technology sector in Southeast Asia. The fund's investors include the International Finance Corp, the Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, and Generation Capital. Asia Partners believes that this decade will be a "golden age of entrepreneurship and innovation" for Southeast Asia. The firm previously raised $384 million for its debut fund in 2021 and has a portfolio that includes ShopBack and Carsome. The new fund brings Asia Partners' total assets under management to $1 billion.

ChrysCapital’s Kshitij Seth on PE firm’s $5 Bn India investment playbook

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ChrysCapital’s Kshitij Seth on PE firm’s $5 Bn India investment playbook

ChrysCapital, a prominent private equity firm in India, has witnessed a significant shift in its investment strategy over the past two decades. Initially focusing on stable businesses in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and IT services, the firm has now shifted its focus to the new economy, including sectors such as finTech, consumer tech, and internet services. ChrysCapital invests in startups at a later stage of growth, typically during series D or E funding rounds, with a focus on profitability and a potential for listing. The firm aims to add value to its portfolio companies through mentorship and guidance to prepare them for going public. Additionally, ChrysCapital has recently raised funds for a new alternative investment fund named Clarus, which aims to identify investment opportunities across various sectors and company sizes.

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