The ‘responsible’ movement has gained momentum in emerging markets, but credit may be on the verge of replacing equity as the main driver of change. In outlining a potted history, David Creighton of Convergence explains why The concept of sustainability is not new. Earlier forms of this movement emerged when… Read More
EMPEA CEO and Board Member Cate Ambrose sits down with Money Management India Founder, Hansi Mehrotra at the Global VC Summit … Read More
Download press release Washington, DC, 30 October 2019: EMPEA today announces the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Member, Cate Ambrose, and a new Chair of the Board, Nicolas Rohatyn. EMPEA also recognizes Robert Petty, Chair Emeritus, for his years of… Read More
Download press release BARN INVESTMENTS WINS EMPEA SUSTAINABILITY AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CHALLENGE Fund Manager Selected for Its Role in Value Creation with Brazilian Agtech Strider London, 10 October 2019 – EMPEA announces today the winner of the fourth annual Sustainability and Operational Excellence Challenge (“the Challenge”):… Read More
Private capital investment in China slowed markedly in the first half of the year, data from the Emerging Market Private Equity Association released Tuesday showed. Capital invested in China’s private markets fell from $15.1 billion in the first half of 2018 to $9.8 billion through June 2019, with deal… Read More
The record level of private capital fundraising and investment in emerging markets in 2018 is so far not repeating itself in 2019, according to EMPEA’s midyear industry statistics report released Tuesday. That was partly to be expected after 2018, EMPEA officials noted, but also due to investment slowdown in China… Read More
Robust deal making in Brazil provided a bright spot amid a global slowdown in emerging-market private-equity activity during the first half of 2019, new industry data show. Private-capital firms invested a total of $3.11 billion across 65 transactions in Brazil this year through June, more than doubling the amount invested… Read More
Download press release CHINA DECELERATION LEADS TO OVERALL SLOWDOWN IN EMERGING MARKET PRIVATE CAPITAL ACTIVITY Subdued investment in Asia’s largest market, as well as fewer large-cap pan-Asia funds raising capital, rein in total EM activity levels despite bright spots in other regions,… Read More
China-focused private equity fund manager Centurium Capital has reached a final close for its first USD-denominated fund with USD2 billion in capital commitments. Investors in the fund include Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Washington State Investment Board, China Investment Corporation, GIC, and Temasek Holdings, as well as other pension funds, sovereign… Read More
China internet-focused growth equity fund manager Genesis Capital has reached a final close for its second USD-denominated fund with USD850 million in capital commitments. Investors in the fund include development finance institution IFC, China-based investment holding company G-Resources Group, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, foundations, and other institutional… Read More
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