From time to time I receive press releases from private equity firms since I worked in this sector for so long, in Asia/Pacific and in the Middle East. Here is the latest release from Gaw Capital Partners, a Chinese private equity firm that specialises in real estate.
Gaw Capital Partners Recognized as the Winner of Asia Firm of the Year 2016 by PERE Awards, the Third Time to Claim the Title
SHANGHAI, March 2, 2017 – PERE, a leading publication for the world's private real estate markets, has announced the winners of 2016 Global PERE Awards. Gaw Capital Partners was awarded as "Asia Firm of the Year" for the third time.
The Global PERE Awards recognize significant highlights in the global real estate industry and is highly venerated in the real estate private equity industry.
Looking back at the fruitful year of 2016, Gaw Capital Partners has raised USD$ 1.851 billion of new equity commitment despite the market sentiment, transacted 19 deals with acquisitions in 15 cities, exits in 7 cities and a transaction volume of US$ 3.09 billion globally.
Christina Gaw, Managing Principal and Head of Capital Markets, expressed: "We are delighted with the continuous recognition and would like to express our sincere gratitude to our investors, partners, employees and PERE."