Fundraising

The right skillset 2007-06-01 Staff Writer I've often used a NASA analogy in describing private equity's current era of institutionalization. Particularly in the back office, private equity firms face a similar challenge that NASA faced in hiring the first astronauts ?trying to figure out who is most qualifi

The veteran European firm is days away from a first close on its latest fund on €6 billion, putting the firm in a strong position to hit a final target of about €10 billion, investors say.

Jarlon Tsang 2007-04-01 Staff Writer <bold>CAREER PATH:</bold> Tsang joined H&Q Asia Pacific as general counsel in 2002 after serving as a senior attorney at law firms Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian and O'Melveny & Myers, LLP in Silicon Valley. Prior to bec

The Private Equity Foundation, a new initiative designed to help the industry co-ordinate its charitable giving, launched in London last night.

IN-HOUSE PROFILE 2007-01-01 Staff Writer Career path: After completing his Solicitor's exams, Scott joined law firm Herbert Smith as a trainee in the corporate department focusing on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. In 1993 he joined Xansa, an IT outsourcing firm, as g

Among the certainties in private equity are taxes and paying your placement agent. But structuring your agent's compensation in a tax-efficient manner won't please every LP.

The New York City-based private equity real estate investor has raised $590m for its second vehicle focused on the North American office market.

Asian persuasion 2006-12-01 Staff Writer It's no surprise that the period from 2003 to 2005 saw a sharp upswing in funds devoted to emerging market plays, with much of the fundraising activity being driven by interest in emerging Asia. But the jump from 2004 to 2005 was significant, as was the number of diff

The size and scale of private equity in Central and Eastern Europe is accelerating at a rapid rate and, as it does so, demand is growing for skilled industry professionals. Private Equity Manager sought insights into the nuances of recruitment in Europe's emerging markets.

With private equity fundraising in 2006 likely to break records, the fundraising process is changing. General partners marketing new vehicles are encountering investors who have become more knowledgeable and looking to deploy more capital. By Dave Keating