India has become a hotbead for private credit activity, in part because regulation forbids local banks from extending loans for mergers and acquisitions. Over the last five years, the country notched up the highest investment volume in Asia, according to research from the Global Private Capital Association, a body representing… Read More
The World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Initiative, together with its partners, launched today a global call to action to respond to the systemic challenges faced by the 2 billion people living in poverty and insecurity across the world. Providing immediate and urgent relief will always remain necessary… Read More
Private credit funds targeting Asia jumped 76% last year to a record $11.2 billion, driven by both regional and India-dedicated strategies, according to Global Private Capital Association. Read more. Read More
Private credit deals are picking up again in emerging markets as companies seek more flexible, longer-term financing in an uncertain economic environment, according to the Global Private Capital Association. Private credit investments rose 13% in the first half of this year from the previous six months, with $4 billion… Read More
GPCA partnered with the Beijing Private Equity Association to support the 2023 Global PE Forum (Beijing) on September 4, 2023. GPCA CEO Cate Ambrose delivered remarks on global private capital deal activities and on the Chinese PE/VC ecosystem from a global perspective, including preliminary findings from GPCA’s Mid-Year 2023 Industry… Read More
The coming months do not look promising for fund managers in Southeast Asia as recent macroeconomic developments—high inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions—do not seem to favour private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fundraising. Read more. Read More
Africa’s VC investments in media and entertainment companies reached $31.2 million across six rounds in 2022, a new record in terms of deal value. Read more. Read More
Over the last five years, the country notched up the highest investment volume in Asia, according to research from the Global Private Capital Association, a body representing investors. Read more. Read More
For the past decade, GEF Capital Partners has invested in environmentally sustainable projects. Can you describe how the firm’s investment opportunities have evolved during this time? What attracted you to making these investments in India? Also, how have GEF Capital Partners’ investment strategies and priorities shifted over time? Several of… Read More
Private credit activity in Asia continues to grow at pace. GPCA data shows private credit fundraising in the region increased by 42% in 2022. This ramp up in regional activity highlights the potential of this growing asset class, with growth companies and startups more willing to consider alternatives to equity… Read More
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