Emerging Markets Private Equity

Kotak Emerging Markets Private Equity and Asia Private Equity Funds

Emerging markets have been the favourite of international investors for some time now, and despite the downturn in the international markets, the hunger for emerging markets private equity seems to be unabated. According to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, emerging Asia private equity funds raised $40 billion in 2008, a 39 per cent increase over 2007.

China remained the favourite among Asia private equity funds, getting $14.5 billion in 2008, compared to $3.9 billion in 2007. India-dedicated emerging markets private equity funds raised $7.7 billion in 2008 against $4.6 billion in 2007.

The scenario appears to be bright for private equity in India in 2009. According to a research report quoted in Business Standard, over 75 private equity players plan to raise $24 billion during the year, three times last year’s figures!

The future seems positive on a global scale, especially for Asia private equity players. A survey conducted by Preqin in December 2008 found that 29 percent of investors intended to increase their private equity portfolios in the medium to long term, while 67 percent planned to maintain their allocations

Kotak Private Group (KPEG), the private equity arm of the Kotak Mahindra Group, offers investors an opportunity to capitalize on this ever-growing appetite for private equity. For more information click Kotak Private Equity.