SSG targets $2bn for new funds, eyes Indian NPLs
The funds will target distressed assets in India and other Asian special situations and credit assets, says a source, amid rising demand for private debt.
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KKR adds $9.3bn to Asia’s ballooning dry powder
Capital waiting to be deployed is weighing on returns and pushing up buyout valuations. KKR’s response is to tweak the strategy for its latest Asian mega-fund to put money to work faster.
Cherry-picking Japanese private equity funds
Japanese investors need to carefully sift through a bumper crop of funds raising capital. Smaller gems may outperform.
FountainVest swiftly closes $2.1b China fund
Frank Tang’s private equity firm gathered capital quickly for its third vehicle despite the gloomy outlook for mainland returns and increased competition for investors’ money.
KKR hires Greater China head, starts fundraising
The private equity firm has named CDFC’s Paul Yang to replace David Liu. The hire rounds out the regional deal team, as KKR enters capital-raising mode for its third Asia fund.
FountainVest opens shop in China
The private equity fund attracts investors with its focus on China and the experience of its founders, allowing it to increase the size of a recent fund-raising to $1 billion.
