Partners Group to raise $1-B India-focused buyout fund

Zug, Switzerland-based Partners Group aims to raise at least USD 1 Billion for its inaugural India-focused buyout fund, attracting new and existing investors.This fund represents Partners Group's first investment vehicle outside Europe and will operate alongside its global flagship private equity fund, which also continues to invest in India. The firm plans to use the new fund to increase its exposure to India's private capital market through buyout investments.Partners Group manages about USD 86 Billion in assets and primarily invests in technology, healthcare, goods and products, and services companies.