
Affirma hits first close on renminbi fund

Emerging markets-focused private equity firm Affirma Capital has reached a first close of approximately CNY 1.5bn (USD 215m) on its debut renminbi-denominated fund.
The overall target is CNY 2bn (USD 290m). According to a source close to the situation, the GP is three-quarters of the way there, having launched the process at the end of last year. Affirma said in...
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