L Catterton invests across both developed and emerging markets. How do you originate your investments in Latin America specifically, and what qualities do you look for when identifying scalable companies in this region? Our presence on the ground in Latin America and the relationships we have established locally with influential families,… Read More
Tell us about your background and the genesis of Affirma as it relates to the spin out from Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE). What has changed and what has remained the same in terms of portfolio, strategy (target geography and sector), and team? Does Affirma have any plans to raise… Read More
How would you describe the investment environment in Africa today for a pan-regional fund as compared to a decade ago? Investment opportunities have grown and evolved over the past decade, both in volume and in quality. Yet competition remains modest, especially for pan-regional firms, and the continent as a whole… Read More
The International Private Equity & Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines Board (“the IPEV Board”) has provided special guidance with respect to applying the IPEV Valuation Guidelines when estimating fair value at 31 March 2020. The alternative asset industry is strong and robust. Yet this crisis is different from crises in 2001/2… Read More
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
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