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The PERE APAC Fund Manager Guide, tracking capital raised for funds focused on the Asia-Pacific region, has returned again this year. The 50 firms listed have raised more than $141.3 billion over a five-year period. While fundraising is showing signs of slowing this year, managers continues to raise capital, particularly for the in-demand industrial and residential sectors across emerging markets. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eqzKDS2P BGO + CapitaLand + DNE + ESR Group + Gaw Capital + GLP Capital Partners + Gsun Fund + LaSalle Investment Management + Mapletree + PAG + SC Capital Partners + TPG Angelo Gordon

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TPG raises $8 billion for Asian private equity, real estate funds Wilson Leung, Head of TPG AG Asia Real Estate, said: “We continue to see a wealth of compelling investment opportunities across the region, and we are confident that our deeply experienced team and strong, established operating partner network position us well to capitalize on them and drive value for our LPs.” #TPG #PrivateEquity #RealEstate #InvestmentNews #AsiaInvestment #AssetManagement #FinancialNews #GlobalInvesting #AlternativeInvestments #BusinessNews #Keralanews #Kerala #BusinessReviewLive #BRL #Keralabusiness

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A #US private capital group, StepStone Group, has closed a $3.3bn #fund to buy stakes in existing #venture #capital funds, seizing a record opportunity as #investors seek to reduce exposure in start-up #investments. The #fundraise signals a shift in the market amid a lack of #IPOs and #takeover activities, creating attractive discounts for #buyers. John Avirett from StepStone Group highlights a "massive and growing opportunity" in mature #venture #funds, with over $1tn waiting to be tapped. Discover more insights in the Financial Times article: https://lnkd.in/e3Ftmk4A.

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🌐 Hong Kong Equity Market: October 2024 Insights Summary🌇📉 As Hong Kong’s market faces a mix of challenges and opportunities, recent shifts reveal cautious optimism. While policy support from Beijing is present, it remains more restrained than anticipated, resulting in heightened volatility 📈—particularly in technology and property. However, select opportunities are emerging as resilient small-cap stocks and green industries attract attention. ⚡ Key Takeaway: Stay tuned to sectors aligned with both local policy and global trends, such as tech innovation and sustainable growth 🌱. Selective investing and a focus on quality assets could prove advantageous in the months ahead as the market adjusts to both local and global economic dynamics. 👀 Investors should watch for resilient sectors that align with the high-quality, sustainable growth priorities emphasized by policymakers. Let’s embrace a forward-thinking view in this complex but promising landscape! #HongKongMarket #EquityMarketInsights #SustainableInvesting #TechInnovation #FinanceHongKong

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🇭🇰 Unlocking Opportunities in Hong Kong 🇨🇳 Hong Kong is a vibrant hub for growth and innovation, presenting incredible opportunities for businesses looking to expand their horizons. With its unique blend of a strategic location, a strong economy, and a dynamic workforce, the city serves as a gateway to the vast Asian market. What makes Hong Kong so exciting? 1️⃣ Business-Friendly: The city boasts a free trade policy and a low tax regime, making it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and established companies alike. 2️⃣Access to Talent: With a diverse and skilled workforce, businesses can tap into a wealth of expertise and creativity. 3️⃣ Innovation and Technology: Hong Kong is very strong in tech and innovation, with a growing ecosystem that supports startups and established enterprises. I am thrilled to collaborate with our strong partners in Hong Kong and explore the endless possibilities that this dynamic market has to offer! 🚀 #HongKong #BusinessOpportunities #Innovation #Growth #Partnerships #GlobalBusiness #asia #vc #pe #startup 🌏

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Our Founding Partner Oliver Haarmann joined Bloomberg Brief’s Dani Burger and Manus Cranny today to share his thoughts on the current outlook for the private equity industry. Debt maturities and the need for refinancings are creating compelling opportunities for firms like Searchlight to explore more creative deal structures and solutions, ultimately positioning companies for continued strategic growth, despite market challenges. Watch the segment here:

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#Acquisitions in #Education #K12 is picking up pace and this should position Blackstone well for the Asian Market. Will be interesting to see further assets and deals in the market in the next couple of quarters. #K12Education #Schools #PrivateEquity

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Listed PE firms holding $722bn in ‘dry powder’ - https://lnkd.in/eWq-xn9j TOP STORY: Earnings data compiled by Bloomberg has revealed that listed PE firms are amassing significant capital ahead of a resurgence in dealmaking, with seven major firms reporting a combined $722bn in dry powder as of 30 June, a 9% increase from the previous year.

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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 Tactical Management helps businesses like yours overcome non-performing loans, distressed real estate, and underperformance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRPjEh7S #business #finance #investment #success

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The investment market in London has repriced, leading to improved investor confidence in the UK capital, according to PATRIZIA Managing Director, Transactions & Fund Management UK & Ireland, Phil Irons. Here, Phil shares his current assessment of the market as part of his wider assessment of PATRIZIA's investment experience in London in the latest London City in Focus podcast. As well as Phil's summary, in the episode we hear from Dr Marcus Cieleback (PATRIZIA Chief Urban Economist) on what makes London stand out in PATRIZIA's European Living Cities Index report, Rebecca Restle (PATRIZIA Associate - Data Intelligence) on the parts of the city AI suggests are particularly attractive from an investment perspective, Kath Scanlon Bradley (Distinguished Policy Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science) on London's urban development over the years and Olivia Dobson (PATRIZIA Analyst - Client Services) on what she loves about living in the city. Listen via your favoured platform: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/djt_kk2R Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dXtiCv9N PATRIZIA Real Insights: https://lnkd.in/dwdfS5HA #PATRIZIA #RealEstate #Investment #London #CityinFocus #Research #RealInsights

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Private Equity Insights, one of the UK’s largest private equity conferences, is just two days away. Beny Meyer, Business Lead Semi-Liquid Private Markets at LGT Capital Partners, will speak on a panel on the democratization of private equity on 4 September 2024. According to Beny, open-ended solutions offer more flexibility and address some of the key challenges of investing in these asset classes. They have the potential to remove some of the friction investors face in accessing private markets. However, when looking at different semi-liquid strategies, it is important to compare apples with apples, as portfolio construction and therefore liquidity profiles can differ substantially. Find out more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/euG-Ue2Y #lgtcapitalpartners #lgtcp #privatemarkets #privateequity #democratization #semiliquids

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Day 2 of SuperReturn Japan: Shaping the future of Investments Yesterday was enriching, from networking with industry leaders to examining the latest numbers and trends, I had the chance to uncover key players and compare insights with previous years—a fascinating exercise that highlights the direction our industry is heading. My top takeaways from yesterday were the:  1️⃣ Dynamic panel discussions that shed light on Japan’s high-performing private market, and the question now: Can we sustain this momentum through 2025? 2️⃣ A discussion on AI and deep tech, with VCs and founders on high-potential verticals and geographic hotspots. It’s inspiring to see how global capital is converging in Japan, driven by innovation and resilience. Looking forward to expanding my network today. Let’s catch up if you are attending. #SuperReturnJapan #PrivateMarkets #AI #DeepTech #Investing #Networking #Innovation

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How does Lincoln see Consumer & other Industries evolving over the next 5 years: 1st of 3 articles. Consumer, TMT, Healthcare, Japan and FSG thoughts to follow. Collectively we provide strategic expertise and superb execution to yield success for hashtag #privateequity firms and hashtag #founders in the private hashtag #capitalmarkets. Connect with us to learn more today: https://lnkd.in/du5aW9cc hashtag #LincolnPerspectives hashtag #mergersandacquisitions hashtag #corporatefinance

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David Shiffman, Head of Consumer Retail, emphasizes the pivotal role of private equity in the evolving M&A market saying, “You’re going to see private equity starting to sell businesses now as a result of price rationalization between buyer and seller. You can afford to put more leverage on these businesses. So PE firms are going to be buyers.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFv2m8pS   Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com Demitri Diakantonis #privateequity #PE #finance #dealflow #dealmaking #mergersandacquisitions #consumerretail #investmentbanking

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Very nice exchange about sustainability situations in HK with Binnies Andy Wa-Seong Chan and old friend Victor K. Nip. As temperature globally is heating up, there is limited excuse for not being proactive, starting from individual to companies/organization to government. #sustainability #globalwarming #carbonremoval #startup #technology #everytonnecount

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In it for the long term investment opportunities and to help decarbonize the global economy, investing in decarbonization and energy transition solutions is core to our mandate.

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Advisory services focus on performance and add context and purpose to goals. The HK Partners team can help with M&A, divestments, management buy-outs/ins, due diligence, valuations, exit strategies and succession planning. #trustedadvisor #businessadvisory

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🎉 We have raised RMB 7bn (~USD 1bn) in a new fund, together with our local partner in the city of Liuzhou. We believe the venture capital industry is also facing new challenges and opportunities. Our unique investment philosophy will enable us to become a more proactive investor, adapting to the current dynamics of the energy and AI sectors: 🤝 Eco-system approach: we have built two eco-systems in the battery and hydrogen industry with our existing >40 portfolios, every other new investment will enjoy the value added from these base. 🚀 Focus on tech and manufacturing: we believe the tech will not stand alone, integrating with successful scaling-up is a must, also many detailed innovations happen in the manufacturing process. 🌐 Being global: we seek out and gather the finest elements from around the globe. We will build for global business in the next step. #climate, #venture #invesetment #fund #manufacturing #AI #battery #EV

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As the Founding Partner of TACTICAL MANAGEMENT, a Hong Kong-based private equity firm specializing in special situations, I see challenges as opportunities. In 2024, China’s economy expanded at its slowest pace since early last year, with GDP rising by 4.6% in Q3, missing the government’s 5% growth target for the second consecutive quarter. This slowdown underscores the complexity of China’s current economic landscape, marked by a flagging property market and tepid consumer confidence. Despite missing the target, recent figures have exceeded analysts’ expectations, with retail sales and factory output showing unexpected strength. The government has responded with stimulus measures, including cuts to interest and mortgage rates, as well as efforts to boost lending. While economists remain divided on whether China will meet its 5% growth goal for the year, the property sector continues to weigh heavily on the country’s recovery. For us at Tactical Management, these headwinds present unique opportunities to invest in distressed assets and underperforming sectors. As China’s central bank and financial institutions work to stabilize the market, there is potential for strategic interventions in sectors primed for a rebound, reinforcing our belief that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. TACTICAL MANAGEMENT #ChinaEconomy #GDP #PrivateEquity #TacticalManagement #OpportunitiesInCrisis #EconomicGrowth

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