Australian venture capital firm Artesian Venture Partners (AVP) announced the launching of a new fund of funds designed to provide investment opportunities in early stage venture capital limited partnership (ESVCLP) funds.

In a bid to appease investors, private equity firms in China would be resorting to selling off its maturing assets to return profits while waiting for the reopening of the mainland's IPO listing market.

India's private equity deals earned USD924 million for August 2013. Nearly 36 private equity deals with a volume of USD924 million were completed in August.

Private equity firms would continue to be interested in investing in the luxury car business of China, said William Shen of Headland Capital.

Online communication and collaboration tools provider FuzeBox had raised USD26 in its recent funding round.

In an announcement made today, BDC Venture Capital would be investing an additional USD135 million to support Canadian companies in the healthcare sector.

TorQuest announced the closing of its third fund with USD 535 million. Canadian private equity firm TorQuest announced that it was able to raise USD 535 million for its third fund.

New York Times' Dealbook reviewed several prominent private equity deals during the buyout boom, and gave an update how the companies had been faring.

Private equity firms including Advent International and CDIB Capital agreed to buy a large stake in coffee and tea retailer, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf without disclosing the financial terms of the transaction.

Wynnchurch Capital announced its plans to exit its mineral firm and two of its automotive parts companies.