Research

EMPEA is dedicated to providing private equity investors and practitioners with up-to-date information on investment trends and activity in the emerging markets. EMPEA’s research team sources data on developments in the industry from our members and other practitioners, through participation at industry events, and through continuous scans of a broad array of third party research.

Latest Research

EMPEA Data Insights (Q4 2012) 

Unique access to EMPEA's fundraising and investment statistics at the regional and country level. Learn more »

EM PE Review - Volume VIII, Issue 4

Our final issue of the EM PE Review focuses on the rich opportunities available in the middle market segment within the emerging market. Read more »

Emerging Middle Markets: Closing the Gap Between LP Ticket Sized and Mid-Market GPs

In this article, EMPEA’s Nadiya Satyamurthy explores the dynamics behind the middle market squeeze, and invites members to engage with us as we seek to identify strategies for removing bottlenecks and unlocking capital for this critical market segment. Read more »

Full-Year 2012 EM PE Industry Statistics

Emerging markets private equity fundraising continues to take a greater share of global commitments, accounting for 20% of all capital raised in 2012, up from 12% in 2007 and 5% in 2003. Read more »

Check out more EMPEA Research: 

data and Statistics »

Including Quarterly Industry Statistics Powered by EMPEA's FundLink™; Annual Fundraising and Investment Reviews; and, Performance Data from Cambridge Associates

emPEA Publications  »

An analytical and factual look at the data and drivers behind investment trends in emerging markets private equity. 

legal & regulatory issues »

Members-only resources that draw on the collective expertise of our Legal and Regulatory Council to arm the EMPEA membership with a better understanding of regulatory developments in the industry

lp surveys »

Investors' views of private equity in emerging markets.  Survey respondents represent a range of institutions and geographies, including pensions, foundations, endowments, asset managers and funds of funds from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

case studies »

Examples of the unique and catalytic role played by private equity investors for the companies in which they invest and the communities in which they operate.