A transaction involving Chinese insurance giant Ping An beat out continuation fund deals to win in the region as competition in the local market intensified.
2 min read · 01 March 2022
Clearlake Capital’s fourth ‘Icon’ deal was voted transaction of the year in the region, while readers selected Kirkland & Ellis as top law firm.
2 min read · 01 March 2022
Astorg Partners’ €1.3bn continuation vehicle process took top spot for Deal of the Year, while Kirkland & Ellis was crowned Law Firm of the Year in the region.
2 min read · 01 March 2022
The European direct secondaries investor spun out of National Bank of Greece in 2016 in a process backed by Glendower and Goldman Sachs.
2 min read · 01 March 2022
The secondaries pioneer has been expanding its offerings, raising $1.4bn for a debut dedicated credit secondaries fund and exploring a yuan-denominated strategy for China.
1 min read · 25 February 2022
The firm, which spun out of New Enterprise Associates in 2018, raised two funds, including a special vehicle to buy portfolios being liquidated by other VC funds.
2 min read · 24 February 2022
If it hits the hard-cap, the firm’s latest fund would be 67% larger than its 2018-vintage predecessor.
1 min read · 23 February 2022
The firm has been expanding its team as it seeks almost $1bn across three separate strategies.
2 min read · 16 February 2022
ASF IX would be tied for the largest standalone fund dedicated to secondaries, alongside Lexington Capital Partners X, which launched in May.
2 min read · 11 February 2022
A growing number of liquidity providers are looking for a piece of the private wealth market, all trying to demonstrate a distinct edge.
4 min read · 09 February 2022
