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Month: July 2022

First Eagle Alternative Credit rakes in $2.2bn in past 12 months thanks to latest $1bn fund close

 First Eagle Alternative Credit has closed its fifth direct lending fund on over $1bn in total available capital, including leverage. The post First Eagle Alternative Credit rakes in $2.2bn in past 12 months thanks to

CD&R to form facilities management group with two primary buyouts

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is forming a new global facilities management platform with the acquisition of two Europe-based, family-owned businesses.

Deutsche Bank head of EMEA equity-linked departs

Deutsche Bank’s head of EMEA equity-linked, Xavier Lagache, has left the German lender after more than a decade at the role, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

Bernhard Capital hires Phillip Preis to lead capital markets activities

Services and infrastructure-focused buyout house Bernhard Capital has hired Phillip Preis as managing director to lead the firm's capital markets activities. The post Bernhard Capital hires Phillip Preis to lead capital markets activities first appeared

Advent invests PE-backed Seedtag with EUR 250m-plus deal

Advent International has invested over EUR 250m in Seedtag, a Spanish digital advertising firm, with incumbent shareholders Oakley Capital, Adara and All Iron Ventures selling part of their stakes.

Thoma Bravo hires former Google exec Donna Riley Bebb as newly created head of ESG

Software-focused buyout house Thoma Bravo has hired Donna Riley Bebb from Google as its newly created head of ESG. The post Thoma Bravo hires former Google exec Donna Riley Bebb as newly created head of

Advent International makes €250m investment in contextual advertising agency Seedtag

Private equity major Advent International has made a €250m funding in EMEA and LatAM-focused contextual advertising agency Seedtag. The post Advent International makes €250m investment in contextual advertising agency Seedtag first appeared on AltAssets Private

BC Partners joins Bain for Fedrigoni ownership at €2.7bn enterprise value

BC Partners and Bain Capital have agreed to enter joint ownership for Italian specialty paper producer Fedrigoni. The post BC Partners joins Bain for Fedrigoni ownership at €2.7bn enterprise value first appeared on AltAssets Private

GP Profile: MCP steps up DACH and international focus ahead of next fundraise

European mid-cap sponsor Mindful Capital Partners (MCP) is increasing its focus on the DACH region and the international expansion of its portfolio companies ahead of its next fundraise, managing partner Inna Gehrt told Unquote.

Concept Ventures launches largest pre-seed fund in the UK

Concept Ventures, formerly known as RLC Ventures, has launched the largest pre-seed fund in the UK. The post Concept Ventures launches largest pre-seed fund in the UK first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Synova beats target to close Fund V on £875m in three months

European growth investor Synova has held the first and final close of its fifth flagship fund on its hard cap of £875m, beating its initial £750m target in just three months. The post Synova beats

Synova V holds first and final close on GBP 875m hard-cap

UK-headquartered Synova has held a first and final close for Synova V on its GBP 875m hard-cap, surpassing its GBP 750m target after three months on the road.

BlackRock closes £1.7bn Diversified Private Debt Fund designed specifically for UK pension schemes

BlackRock has held a £1.7bn final close for its Diversified Private Debt Fund designed specifically for UK pension schemes' investment and diversification across a variety of global private debt markets. The post BlackRock closes £1.7bn

Oakley to combine Grupo Primavera with Silver Lake’s Cegid

Oakley Capital has agreed to combine business software provider Grupo Primavera with Cegid, a French cloud management solutions provider controlled by Silver Lake, in a deal that values the combined group at EUR 6.8bn.

Crestbridge hires Anne Catherine from Deloitte to head Luxembourg business

Fund services provider Crestbridge has hired former Deloitte exec Anne Catherine as country head of Luxembourg to lead the business it the region. The post Crestbridge hires Anne Catherine from Deloitte to head Luxembourg business

BC Partners to join Bain as co-investor in Fedrigoni

BC Partners has agreed on a deal to co-invest in Fedrigoni alongside incumbent sponsor Bain Capital, with the two parties now holding joint control of the Italian paper and label manufacturer.

Bridgepoint Europe VII in final stretch of EUR 7bn fundraise

The UK-headquartered listed sponsor Bridgepoint is in the final stretch of its EUR 7bn fundraise for Bridgepoint Europe VII, with the vehicle expected to hold a final close in H1 2023, the GP revealed in

Leeds Equity Partners exits e-learning platform Amplifire to Polaris Growth Fund

Leeds Equity Partners has exited e-learning platform parent company Knowledge Factor to Polaris Growth Fund. The post Leeds Equity Partners exits e-learning platform Amplifire to Polaris Growth Fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Hahn & Co sets up $1.5bn continuation fund for cement maker Ssangyong C&E

South Korean private equity house Hahn & Company has closed Asia's largest GP-led secondary transaction to date with the formation of a $1.5bn continuation vehicle for cement producer Ssangyong C&E. The post Hahn & Co

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