Fundraising

One year on from floating its management company and 35 years after its founding, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts continues to aggressively expand and refine its franchise. In a rare in-depth interview, co-founder George Roberts discusses both the firm’s and private equity’s ongoing evolution as they move past credit crisis ‘hiccups’ and closer to maturity.

Distressed investors have seen some historic opportunities for profits come and go in the rollercoaster markets of the past few years. Now, all eyes are on Europe

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is intent on setting its own agenda when it comes to private markets deals.

A wave of incoming regulations is helping fuel activity in the secondaries market, which for some GPs means big compliance headaches.

With Denmark’s banking system in disarray, Icelandic subsidiaries grinding out sales and pockets of localised distress in Sweden, the Nordic countries are no longer just about being a safe haven. PERE magazine July,August 2011 issue.

After 15 years in charge of GIC Real Estate, Dr Seek Ngee Huat is leaving big shoes to fill. Successor Goh Kok Huat’s credentials suggest he’s up to the challenge. PERE Magazine July/August issue 2011.

Despite numerous firms formed in the private equity real estate space over the past several years, only a handful are likely to make it and even fewer will become big players. PERE Magazine, July/August 2011 issue.

Lone Star sees its second real estate mega-fund exceed expectations as it works with its existing LPs to accommodate some delayed commitments. PERE Magazine July/August 2011 issue.

The French private equity firm has invested a further €15m in Fonroche Energy following an initial €25m equity investment in April last year. Fonroche has also signed a €52m credit line with a banking syndicate led by Credit Agricole.

The French private equity firm has invested a further €15m in Fonroche Energy following an initial €25m equity investment in April last year.