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Month: October 2021

Actis soars to $6bn of capital for close of mammoth new emerging markets energy fund

Emerging markets investor Actis has sealed a stunning fundraise for its latest energy-focused vehicle by hitting $6bn of investable capital. The post Actis soars to $6bn of capital for close of mammoth new emerging markets

Francisco Partners follows $2.2bn credit fund close with Paradigm legal software deal

Francisco Partners has followed yesterday's $2.2bn credit fund close with a growth investment in Paradigm, a provider of practice management software and integrated payments to the legal industry. The post Francisco Partners follows $2.2bn credit

Rothschild closes €1.4bn European direct lending fund amid surge in new fundraising capital

Rothschild & Co. has held a €1.4bn final closing for its third European direct lending fund. The raise means the firm has hauled in more than €2bn of new capital in four months, including closing

Tembo Capital soars past goal for latest metals, mining fundraise with $380m final close

Metals and mining-focused investor Tembo Capital Management has hit a $380m final close for its third flagship fund, well above its target. The post Tembo Capital soars past goal for latest metals, mining fundraise with

Sole Source Capital more than doubles AUM to $1bn with Fund II close

Industrial-focused private equity house Sole Source Capital has boosted its assets under management to over $1bn thanks to a $555m hard cap close for SSC Partners II. The post Sole Source Capital more than doubles

Blackstone brings in ex-JPMorgan exec Yoder in new senior relationship management role

Global buyout giant Blackstone has brought in former JPMorgan exec Emily Yoder in the newly-created role of senior managing director for strategic relationship management. The post Blackstone brings in ex-JPMorgan exec Yoder in new senior

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Jersey doubles down on ESG

The private equity industry has been doubling its efforts to implement ESG into their business practices, from fundraising, to investment strategies, and even codifying reporting. Can a fund domicile markedly impact that strategy?

Ufenau on track for Q1 2022 fundraise

Switzerland-headquartered Ufenau Capital Partners expects to launch the fundraise for Ufenau VII German Asset Light in Q1 2022, managing partner Ralf Flore has told Unquote.

Jasmin Capital promotes new partner

French adviser Jasmin Capital has promoted Ludovic Douge to partner, among a number of other promotions.

Synova backs National Education Group

Synova has acquired a minority stake in UK-based National Education Group (NEG), a provider of online continuing professional development (CPD) training for schools and education organisations.

Schenck Process owner Blackstone launches sale process

Blackstone has kicked off the sale of German measurement technology group Schenck Process, sources familiar with the matter said, potentially generating as much as EUR 1.5bn in proceeds.

Spark Capital confirms almost $2bn goal for latest VC vehicle, growth capital fundraise

Early-stage investment house Spark Capital has confirmed it is eyeing almost $2bn across its latest hefty pair of fundraises. The post Spark Capital confirms almost $2bn goal for latest VC vehicle, growth capital fundraise first

Lampa attracts interest from L Catterton, Chequers

Lampa, an Italian manufacturer of plastic and metal accessories for the high fashion industry, has attracted unsolicited approaches from French sponsors Chequers and L Catterton, according to four sources.

Blackstone ‘eyes up to $10bn’ for second growth vehicle, just months after record-breaking debut fund close

Private equity titan Blackstone is reportedly eyeing up to $10bn for one of the largest growth capital funds ever raised. The post Blackstone ‘eyes up to $10bn’ for second growth vehicle, just months after record-breaking

KKR Acquires Novē at Knox in Dallas, Texas from KBS and Southern Land Company

DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm; Kairoi Residential (Kairoi), a national multifamily investment, development, and property management company; KBS, one of the most prominent investors in premier commercial real estate; and

Blackstone in London Sets Vaccine Rule to Work in Office

Starting next week, the American private equity firm will take a more forceful approach to vaccines than many other firms in Britain.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index up 0.43% in September

Opalesque Industry Update - SS C Technologies Holdings announced that the gross return of the SS C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for September 2021 measured 0.43%. Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS

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