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Month: September 2021

KKR Appoints Kerryann Benjamin as Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Talent Management

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Kerryann Benjamin as Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Talent Management, effective immediately. In this role, Ms. Benjamin will be based

KKR Announces $40 Million Investment in Jet Edge International

New Equity Investment Follows $150 Million Financing and Supports Growth of the Jet Edge Reserve Membership Program NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has agreed to invest $40

KKR fully exits SoftwareOne

KKR has fully exited its stake in listed Switzerland-based SoftwareOne; the deal ends a six-year investment period that saw the GP acquire a 25% stake in the company, followed by an IPO in 2019.

Astorg, Goldman Sachs to sell HRA Pharma for EUR 1.8bn

Perrigo Company, a listed Irish healthcare and pharmaceutical company, has signed a binding offer to acquire HRA Pharma, a French consumer self-care company, from Astorg and Goldman Sachs Asset Management for EUR 1.8bn in cash.

Hedge funds gain as political risks rise

Opalesque Industry Update - Equity Hedge tops strategy performance as HFRI posts 10th gain in 11 months following uncertainty around Afghanistan, stimulus, spending and reopening increase. Hedge funds advanced in August, despite increasing risks associated

‘Indonesia only’ VC Intudo Ventures speeds to $115m Fund III close amid country’s tech boom

Indonesia-focused venture capital house Intudo Ventures has sped to a $115m final close for its third fundraise, more than double the amount it gathered for Fund II. The post ‘Indonesia only’ VC Intudo Ventures speeds

Amundi collects €650m for Senior Impact Debt IV, targets €1bn

Amundi has raised €650m for Amundi Senior Impact Debt IV, and is targeting €1bn for a final close. The post Amundi collects €650m for Senior Impact Debt IV, targets €1bn first appeared on AltAssets Private

EQT Ventures gears up for third fund

EQT Ventures has registered EQT Ventures III, less than two years after the final close of its EUR 660m predecessor.

Livonia holds first close on EUR 147m

Baltic private equity house Livonia Partners has held a first close for Livonia Partners Fund II on EUR 147m.

Alpine races to $2.25bn Fund VIII close in just four months, more than doubles predecessor vehicle size

Software-focused private equity house Alpine Capital has closed its eighth investment fund on its $2.25bn hard cap, less than four months after its launch in May. The post Alpine races to $2.25bn Fund VIII close

Patient Square buys behavioural health service provider Summit from FFL Partners, Lee Equity

Patient Square Capital has agreed to buy behavioral health and addiction treatment services provider Summit BHC from FFL Partners and Lee Equity Partners. The post Patient Square buys behavioural health service provider Summit from FFL Partners,

Regulators crack down on fund claims over sustainability

Investigation into Deutsche Bank’s asset manager DWS is important first step in crackdown on ethical-investing claims

Canoe Intelligence impressed customers Blackstone, Carlyle so much they’ve led an extended Series A round

Private equity giants Blackstone and Carlyle have led an oversubscribed Series A extensions for fintech business Canoe Intelligence after being impressed as customers of the company. The post Canoe Intelligence impressed customers Blackstone, Carlyle so

Promus Ventures shrugs off space investment doubters with $140m fund dedicated to sector

Promus Ventures has raised $140m to close its first fund solely dedicated to early-stage space investments. The post Promus Ventures shrugs off space investment doubters with $140m fund dedicated to sector first appeared on AltAssets

Apollo co-founder Leon Black denies flying ex to Florida for Epstein encounter

Leon Black says evidence will show that a purported 2008 private-jet trip from New York to Florida never took place

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