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KKR Announces Formation of Sustainability Expert Advisory Council

Six-member independent council to bolster KKR’s ESG expertise and capabilities and advance the firm’s ESG strategy and practices NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the launch of its Sustainability Expert

CVC ends discussions with Intertrust

CVC Capital Partners has announced that it is no longer in discussions with listed trust and corporate management services firm Intertrust about a potential public offer and combination with portfolio company TMF Group.

General Atlantic hires Mastercard executive chairman Ajay Banga as vice chairman for strategic advice

Growth investment major General Atlantic has hired Mastercard executive chairman Ajay Banga as vice chairman to advise on strategic matters for the firm and its portfolio companies. The post General Atlantic hires Mastercard executive chairman Ajay

Oakley preps Wishcard for 2022 sale

Wishcard Technologies, a German consumer technology company for gift cards and vouchers backed by Oakley Capital, is expected to hit the DACH auction pipeline early next year, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

Vivalto Partners buys majority stake in Vivalto Santé

Vivalto Partners has acquired a majority stake in Vivalto Santé, a France-based private hospital group, investing alongside existing shareholders and two new investors: IK Partners and Hayfin.

Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy closes debut fund at $375m

Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy has closed its debut fund and associated vehicles at $375m. The post Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy closes debut fund at $375m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Excellere closes fund IV on $875 hard cap, first fundraise since death of co-founder David Kessenich

Denver-based private equity firm Excellere Partners has closed its fourth fund on its $875m hard-cap, beating its target of $750m. The post Excellere closes fund IV on $875 hard cap, first fundraise since death of

Veritas Capital follows $17bn athenahealth sale with Finalsite buyout from Bridge Growth Partners

Veritas Capital has followed its $17bn sale of athenahealth by agreeing to pick up school website and digital comms tools business Finalsite. The post Veritas Capital follows $17bn athenahealth sale with Finalsite buyout from Bridge

L Catterton sells Velvet Taco stake to Leonard Green & Partners

L Catterton has sold a majority stake in Dallas-based restaurant business Velvet Taco to fellow private equity major Leonard Green & Partners. The post L Catterton sells Velvet Taco stake to Leonard Green & Partners

AXA IM hits €1.2bn close for latest regulatory capital fundraise

AXA Investment Management's $168bn-managing alternatives arm has sealed the €1.2bn final close of its latest regulatory capital fund. The post AXA IM hits €1.2bn close for latest regulatory capital fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private

Triton hires new CFO

Private equity house Triton has appointed Matthew Couch as its new chief financial officer, starting in December.

Blackstone seals $2.8bn logistics assets buyout from Cabot Properties

Blackstone's real estate arm has picked up $2.8bn of institutional-quality logistics assets from Cabot Properties in two separate transactions. The post Blackstone seals $2.8bn logistics assets buyout from Cabot Properties first appeared on AltAssets Private

Average fund size reaches new heights amid stark market bifurcation

While the aggregate commitments secured by European private equity managers so far in 2021 are already nearing the previous record set last year, the number of vehicles that reached a final close is on track

FSN Capital appoints new co-managing partners

Norway-headquartered private equity house FSN Capital has announced the appointments of Robin Muerer and Ulrik Smith as co-managing partners, effective from 1 January 2022.

Sapphire Ventures soars to biggest capital raise yet with new fund pair, brings 2021 fundraising to $3.7bn

Sapphire Ventures has brought its 2021 fundraising to nearly $3.7bn through the final close of its largest capital raise yet. The post Sapphire Ventures soars to biggest capital raise yet with new fund pair, brings

Manulife IM raises $4.65bn for biggest fund yet as second infra vehicle dwarfs 2018 raise

Manulife Investment Management has hauled in $4.65bn for the final close of its second dedicated infrastructure fund, more than twice the total it collected for its 2018 debut in the sector. The post Manulife IM

KKR Supports 74 Small Businesses and Nonprofits in Latest Grants to Aid Global Economic Recovery

In Celebration of GivingTuesday, Firm Also Provides $50,000 Community Grant to the NYC Partnership Foundation to Stimulate New Business Creation and Resiliency NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the recipients of the latest rounds of

KKR Acquires Vista, California Industrial Property from Westcore

VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and San Diego-based Westcore, a leading industrial real estate acquisition, development and asset management firm, today announced that Westcore has sold an approximately 197,000-square-foot industrial warehouse

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