Lehman Brothers, the US bank, has recruited Jayanta Banerjee from ICICI Venture to become managing director of the bank’s Mumbai private equity activities.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The investment bank has raised $8bn for it sixth international real estate vehicle, a new record. However, Blackstone’s latest fund may soon surpass it.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Khaleej Finance and Investment has partnered with Kuwait Investment Company and Kuwait Finance House to launch a Sharia-compliant private equity fund targeting real estate.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
AIM-listed Evolvence India Fund has backed its seventh Indian private equity fund as investors warm to buyout firms in the booming Indian economy.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
A London-based fund managed by Trikona Capital has teamed with The Luxor Group to develop a special economic zone in the Gurgaon area of the city.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Trammell Crow Meghraj, one of the largest privately held real estate services companies in India, has merged with Jones Lang LaSalle.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Global Infrastructure Partners, a venture between the two firms, has opened an office in Hong Kong and appointed a new partner to lead its Asian investment activities.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Three years after making its first investment in India, CalPERS is investing a further $400 million with Pacific Corporate Group.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
On the eve of its IPO, Indian developer The DLF Group is reportedly looking to tap foreign investors for three funds to focus on infrastructure, luxury hotels and townships.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
In recent years, the story of the fundraising market has been more capital, more funds and a lot more activity. But beneath the frenzied surface, a number of other trends are quietly taking shape. By Paul Fruchbom
9 min read · 22 January 2013