Suzanne Weinstock

TH!NK North America will initiate sales of its zero-emission electric vehicle in North America by 2009.

Idealab, Google and Oak Investment Partners have invested in pre-fabricated power plant company eSolar.

The renowned emerging markets investor is reportedly seeking investment opportunities for the Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Group in the war ravaged country.

The Canadian province has committed capital to six venture funds as it looks to spur economic development in the region.

The global buyout firm has closed one loan fund while reportedly fundraising for another, as it looks to capitalise on credit market turmoil.

Discussion of a proposed California bill that would limit pensions’ investments in buyout firms linked to certain sovereign funds has been delayed following a rare op-ed in which the famous governor called the bill ‘ineffective'.

An SEC filing reveals the mega-firm’s IRRs to date as well as fundraising status for its seventh buyout fund.

Apollo, TPG and Blackstone are reportedly close to a deal to buy assets including leveraged loans linked to the firms’ own portfolio companies.

The Silicon Valley venture firm now has three investment professionals based in Bangalore; the new hires follow founder Dick Kramlich’s move to Shanghai.

The global buyout firm has closed a distressed credit vehicle on more than double its target, while it raises more than $9.6bn for five other funds.