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Ex-Bessemer exec Nagaraj back with third Ubiquity Ventures fundraise in as many years, eyes $60m

Ubiquity Ventures, the VC house launched by former Bessemer Venture Partners investor Sunil Nagaraj, is back with its third fundraise in as many years, this time eyeing up to $60m. The post Ex-Bessemer exec Nagaraj

Deutsche Telekom VC execs raise about €1bn for second close of new DTCP digital infra fund

DTCP, the infra investment house launched by senior venture capital execs at Deutsche Telekom, has hit a roughly €1bn second close for its sophomore Digital Infrastructure Vehicle. The post Deutsche Telekom VC execs raise about

Levine Leichtman ends seven-year ownership of eating disorder treatment business Monte Nido

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has ended its seven-year ownership of eating disorder treatment programme specialist Monte Nido through a sale to Revelstoke Capital Partners. The post Levine Leichtman ends seven-year ownership of eating disorder treatment

WilliamsMarston Announces New Strategic Investment by Kelso &…

WilliamsMarston LLC (“WilliamsMarston,” the “Firm” or “WM) is pleased to announce that it has received a new strategic investment by funds managed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”), one of the oldest...(PRWeb August 30, 2022)Read the

Revenge of the Founders: A Generational Struggle on Wall Street

The abrupt departure of Kewsong Lee as Carlyle Group’s chief executive followed conflicts over how to run the financial firm.

KKR Launches Highways Infrastructure Trust in India

Launch marks KKR’s third infrastructure investment trust in India Strengthens KKR’s ability to pursue opportunities in transportation, renewables, and power MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firm KKR today announced the launch of Highways Infrastructure Trust

Investindustrial sale of Benvic to ICIG set to generate 4x money

European investor Investindustrial has agreed on a sale of the compounds business Benvic Compounds to Luxembourg-based International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG).

Foresight reaps 4.1x on Mi Healthcare sale to trade

Private equity firm Foresight Group has sold UK-based diagnostic imaging maintenance servicer Mi Healthcare to US-based trade Probo Medical, reaping a 4.1x return, according to a statement from the seller.

Flexstone gears up for new secondaries fund

Flexstone Partners, the private equity arm of Natixis Investment Managers, has made a legal filing for a new secondaries fund.

Blackstone expands PE presence to US West Coast, senior exec Bavishi relocates

Blackstone has expanded its corporate private equity business' footprint in North America by launching a new team based in San Francisco. The post Blackstone expands PE presence to US West Coast, senior exec Bavishi relocates

Bee Partners cites ‘eclectic background’ in bringing in Austin Grisham as head of platform

Deep tech pre-seed specialist Bee Partners has brought in former Stage Partners exec Austin Grisham as head of platform, citing his 'eclectic background' as being of interest to the firm. The post Bee Partners cites

Thoma Bravo leads $130m Series D round for mental health provider network Alma

Mental health care provider membership network Alma has picked up a $130m Series D investment round led by private equity major Thoma Bravo. The post Thoma Bravo leads $130m Series D round for mental health

GP Profile: Emeram eyes portfolio development amidst macro uncertainty

Munich-headquartered Emeram Capital Partners is assessing opportunities in the technology, services and consumer sectors while it develops its portfolio and fundraising plans, partners Sven Oleownik and Christian Näther told Unquote.

Inflexion-backed Phenna Group preps sale in Houlihan Lokey-led process

Inflexion-backed testing and business services provider Phenna Group is preparing a sale process, four sources familiar with the matter said.

Zetland holds EUR 620m close for second special situations fund

UK-based Zetland Capital has held a final close on its Special Situations Fund II (ZSSFII) on more than EUR 620m, exceeding its EUR 500m target, managing partner Ahmed Hamdani told Unquote.

Huge LP reup rate helps southeast Asia venture debt firm Genesis to Fund II first close

Southeast Asia-focused venture debt investor Genesis Alternative Ventures is already almost halfway to its $150m goal for its newly-launched sophomore fundraise. The post Huge LP reup rate helps southeast Asia venture debt firm Genesis to

Huron Capital celebrates huge revenue, EBITDA rise at Pueblo Mechanical with sale to OMERS PE

OMERS Private Equity has picked up a majority stake in Huron Capital's commercial HVAC and plumbing services portfolio company Pueblo Mechanical & Controls. The post Huron Capital celebrates huge revenue, EBITDA rise at Pueblo Mechanical

Blackstone among suitors for Pink Floyd back catalogue, deal could fetch nearly $500m – report

Legendary British prog-rock band Pink Floyd has reportedly picked up interest from private equity giant Blackstone as suitors circle the group's music rights catalogue. The post Blackstone among suitors for Pink Floyd back catalogue, deal

Ex-BlackRock veteran Di Piazza named Blockchain Capital capital formation head as firm eyes $400m fund pair

Blockchain Capital has brought in ex-Blackrock veteran Jason Di Piazza as head of capital formation amid plans to raise up to $400m across a pair of funds. The post Ex-BlackRock veteran Di Piazza named Blockchain

Exclusive: Ex-Fidelity execs shift Bramalea Partners capital raising strategy as LPs demand more co-investment opportunities

Bramalea Partners, the software and enterprise tech investor launched by ex-Fidelity Investments senior execs, is going big on co-investments alongside its flagship fundraise. The post Exclusive: Ex-Fidelity execs shift Bramalea Partners capital raising strategy as

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