Sam Sutton

The US IPO market, analyzed in this month’s edition of Private Equity International, has slowed considerably after coming out of the gate with a bang during the first half of 2011.

The long-time secondaries player will focus on several strategies, including developed Asian buyout funds, energy and consumer goods.

Mexico has eased its pre-funding requirements for public pensions’ commitments to private equity, but does the rule change make the asset class even more complicated?

The Washington DC-based private equity firm has finally launched its long-rumoured IPO, after spending the last year diversifying its asset base in preparation.

The Los Angeles-based private equity firm’s two acquisitions are consistent with the focus of its third fund, which closed on $2bn earlier this year.

The Silver Lake co-founder was selected to complete the three year term of Jeffrey Kindler because of his expertise in the technology sector.

The Philadelphia-based mid-market firm grossed an internal rate of return in excess of 33% in the transaction, its fourth exit in 18 months.

The Mexican private equity firm has already completed two investments with the fund, which held a first close in 2009 through its public investment vehicle, known as a certificado de capital de desarollo.

The New York firm has invested in Remedi SeniorCare, a Sterling Partners portfolio company, on the heels of closing its latest fund at $4.25bn.

The Swiss firm is poised to bring a third secondaries fund to market after closing its predecessor, Crown Global Secondaries III, on $1.2bn last year.