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In mid-market deals, fund managers have a more direct impact on enhancing value.
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India
PMF II has a target size of $1 billion and succeeds NIIF’s $600-million PMF I.
The pattern is visible across all asset classes in which Northleaf invests, said APAC head Jeff Pentland.
Greater China
The US-based firm has deployed across several large funds in Asia.
So far, the rally has attracted hedge fund managers and, more recently, long-only public managers.
“India, Japan driving majority of growth in HarbourVest’s APAC business,” says MD Kelvin Yap.
Nearly 71% of LPs are using Asia-focused funds to access SE Asia.
The capital markets could provide much-needed liquidity.
From an LP perspective, Padaki said, being profitable at the time of listing is not enough.
Market participants are “concentrating on the highest-quality assets”.
