Fundraising

Aureos Capital is nearing closings on several Asian private equity funds and plans to launch a new Malaysia-focused vehicle before the end of the year.

The Washington, DC-based firm has closed its first mezzanine fund after making eight initial investments.

Guggenheim Aviation Partners is on the fundraising trail for a follow-on vehicle that will continue the firm’s strategy of acquiring, converting and leasing aircraft.

A new report from Ernst & Young suggests that confidence is slowly, but surely, returning to the European venture capital scene. Robert Venes reports.

The Boston-based firm has closed its third healthcare and technology focused fund after exceeding an initial target of $175 million.

Dallas-based Parallel Investment Partners will invest in recapitalizations and opportunistic buyouts with its second fund.

Australian investment bank Macquarie has held an initial close of its European infrastructure fund on €618m and reported a 13% increase in profits in its annual results.

The Norway and Sweden-based financial investor has already made three investments from its fourth vehicle, which has raised €167m in commitments from largely Nordic LPs.

The London-based listed environmental specialist investor has held a €97m second closing as it chases a €125m target.

London-listed private equity firm 3i has increased the amount it intends to return to shareholders following ‘strong’ full-year results from £500m to £700m.