Hong Kong-based private equity firm Ascendent Capital Partners is reportedly seeking to raise US$500 million for its third fund, according to media reports. Representatives at the firm did not immediately respond to inquires to confirm the news. Founded in 2011 by former D.E. Shaw and Goldman Sachs executives Meng Liang and Kevin Zhang, China-focused Ascendent […]

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