Apollo affiliate VEF Advisors has made its 17th investment in Chicago — and the firm shows no signs of slowing down.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Greenwich, Connecticut-based Littlejohn & Co. has brought on two distressed vets to spearhead the group’s new focus on the asset class. The firm is just the latest of a growing number of firms to build distressed capabilities.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Markstone Capital Group has attracted investment from US and Israeli pension funds to invest in late-stage old economy companies in emerging markets.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Japan's weak economy has proved fruitful for distressed real estate investors over the last decade – but that could be changing. By Jonn Elledge
10 min read · 23 January 2013
Europa's second fund will continue its strategy of focusing on refurbishment and development across Europe.
6 min read · 23 January 2013
LBO France has entered into exclusive talks to acquire the French clay tile manufacturer from the private equity consortium.
1 min read · 23 January 2013
High above Manhattan, four private equity real estate pros gathered to discuss the US office sector and the ‘scratching and clawing’ it takes to succeed in today's market. By Paul Fruchbom
10 min read · 23 January 2013
Over the last few years, the European real estate market has seen a significant influx of Middle Eastern investment.
6 min read · 23 January 2013
After the GoogleIPO, the search engine's employees are hungry for real estate.
4 min read · 23 January 2013
Under Michael Profenius, the private equity giant now has 10 investment pros looking for property deals around the world.
3 min read · 23 January 2013