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Rothschild China Rainmaker Yu Eyes $800 Million Buyout Fund

  • Rothschild, sovereign funds set to be among new fund’s backers
  • Europe will be primary focus, with consumer among key sectors
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Jennifer Yu, a veteran China dealmaker at Rothschild & Co., is starting a private equity fund targeting investments in regions including Europe, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Yu is aiming to raise about $800 million, according to one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Rothschild plans to invest in the fund, which is also seeking to raise capital from Asian sovereign wealth funds, Chinese corporates and international investors, the people said.