11.10.2011 - Private equity real estate fundraising slows in Q3
Private equity real estate fundraising has slowed slightly in the third quarter of 2011, research by Preqin has shown. According to the firm, 17 private equity real estate funds reached a final close in Q3, raising an aggregate $11 billion -- a 16% decline on the $13.1 billion which was raised by 27 funds in Q2 2011. The more difficult fundraising environment follows a decreasing number of leveraged buyouts. Preqin’s quarterly deals data showed 674 private equity-backed buyouts deals worth an aggregate $60.6 billion were announced in Q3, a 23% decrease in value from the previous quarter’s total of $78.7 billion..............................................Full Article: Source
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