Darby Private Equity
Overview
Darby Private Equity, established in 1994, is the private equity arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, specializing in investments in emerging markets. The firm has a significant presence in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America, with offices in Washington, DC, Hong Kong, and São Paulo. Darby focuses on well-managed mid-sized companies in need of expansion capital, having built a proven, successful track record of investments for more than 16 years. Darby's parent company, Franklin Templeton Investments, is one of the largest global investment management organizations, with total assets under management of over US$600 billion. Darby manages private investment funds that are available to institutional and other accredited investors only. Darby offers its investment funds to investors on a strictly private placement basis and does not offer any of its investment funds to the general public. The firm's investment strategy includes a comprehensive due diligence process used for selecting investments and active engagement with its portfolio companies, seeking to build and realize value. Darby's track record has been tested over full market cycles and across countries and key sectors. The firm has more than 115 investments across its investment platform, including the Brazil Mezzanine Infrastructure Fund, Colombia Transportation Infrastructure Fund, Darby Asia Mezzanine Fund, Darby Asia Mezzanine Fund II, Darby Asia Opportunities Fund III, and Darby Converging Europe Fund III.
Investment Focus
- Institutional investors
- Accredited investors
- Private placement basis
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Darby Private Equity invest in?
Darby Private Equity invests in Financial Services, Energy, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Media and Transportation, and is based in District of Columbia, United States. Darby Private Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Darby Private Equity invest at?
Darby Private Equity backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 9M - 27M.
Which regions does Darby Private Equity invest in?
Darby Private Equity invests across United States, Asia, Brazil, Latin America, Colombia and Peru.
What companies has Darby Private Equity invested in?
Darby Private Equity's portfolio includes Mercantil Colpatria and Fiduciaria Corficolombiana.
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