EMPEA’s 2007 fundraising statistics show that private equity funds investing in emerging markets raised US$59 billion in fresh capital in 2007, a 78% increase over the US$33 billion raised in 2006. Fund sizes broke records, with 19 funds raising US$1 billion or more. The average size of closed funds grew dramatically, from US$272 million in 2006 to US$426 million in 2007.
Click here for details on funds raised by region and overall trends.
EMPEA’s Annual Survey of Limited Partner Attitudes - Still Open!EMPEA is conducting its Annual Survey of Limited Partner Attitudes toward private equity investments in emerging markets. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, less if you are not an active investor. All respondents will be provided with a copy of detailed findings and a chance to win a complimentary admission to the upcoming Emerging Markets Private Equity Forum in New York, March 27-28, 2008 ($1,995 full-rate admission).Please click here to go to the LP Survey and make your views known.
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