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Month: September 2022

Adams Street launches private credit platform in Europe

Private markets investor Adams Street has launched a private credit strategy in Europe with the hire of James Charalambides from Sixth Street.

HarbourVest launches first Australian office amid region’s growing LP demand

HarbourVest Partners has opened its first office in Australia amid increased demand for alternatives from LPs and rich individuals in the region, the firm said. The post HarbourVest launches first Australian office amid region’s growing

Adams Street brings in Sixth Street’s Charalambides for launch of European private credit platform

Asset management major Adams Street Partners has launched a European private credit platform alongside the hire of former Sixth Street managing director James Charalambides. The post Adams Street brings in Sixth Street’s Charalambides for launch of

Capital Four surges past €1bn fund target to reach €1.5bn for new debt vehicle

Credit asset management boutique Capital Four has hauled in €1.5bn for the final close of its third private debt fund, well above its €1bn target. The post Capital Four surges past €1bn fund target to

KKR raising fourth direct lending fund amid soaring debt appetite from LPs

KKR is back in the market with its fourth debt fund, with eyes on up to $2bn for the vehicle amid a surge in LP demand for more risk-averse alternative asset classes. The post KKR

Stirling Square buys Eurofins Digital Testing for EUR 220m

Stirling Square Capital has agreed to acquire Eurofins Digital Testing in a carve-out deal from listed parent company Eurofins Scientific.

Iris bolsters Paris and Berlin teams with two hires

European VC firm Iris Capital has hired Nicolas Herschtel as partner from InfraVia and Silvia Ersetti as analyst from Gorillas.

Apax Partners races past $10bn for new flagship fundraise – report

Private equity major Apax Partners has reportedly raced to more than $10bn for its latest flagship buyout fund after just five months in the market. The post Apax Partners races past $10bn for new flagship fundraise

Triago expands primary directs strategy to Europe

Private capital advisory firm Triago has formed a five-strong EMEA primary directs team, aiming to assist independent sponsors raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis. Global CEO Matt Swain speaks to Unquote about why now is

CPC, LLC announced that David Lin has joined the team as Chief…

CPC Management, LLC has hired David Lin as the company’s Chief Operations Officer. David and his team will support CPC’s operating companies and their management teams in the pursuit of continuous...(PRWeb September 26, 2022)Read the

Cathay to close latest small-cap fund in early 2023 on up to EUR 350m

France-headquartered Cathay Capital plans to hold a final close for its Small Cap Fund IV in early 2023, raising EUR 250m-EUR 350m, partner Fabien Wesse told Unquote.

PwC names new global PE, sovereign wealth leader as it expands its ESG focus

Global professional services major PwC has named its veteran deals specialist Eric Janson to global private equity, real assets and sovereign funds leader. The post PwC names new global PE, sovereign wealth leader as it

GENUI explores Labor Team W exit just a year after labs group buyout

GENUI has tapped Rothschild to explore a sale of Swiss diagnostic laboratory group labor team w just a year after acquiring the company, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

KKR backs $450m investment in Indian renewables player Hero Future Energies

Global buyout giant KKR has teamed with India's Hero Group to make a $450m investment in the latter's renewable energy arm. The post KKR backs $450m investment in Indian renewables player Hero Future Energies first

Wingman Ventures eyes new USD 120m fund to back Swiss startups

Wingman Ventures is planning to raise a new USD 120m fund to continue to support Switzerland-based technology companies at pre-seed stage, founding partner Lukas Weder told Unquote.

Space, aviation and defence-focused Starburst Venture launches new early-stage fund

Aviation, defence and space-focused venture capital house Starburst Ventures has launched a new early-stage investment fund dedicated to the sectors. The post Space, aviation and defence-focused Starburst Venture launches new early-stage fund first appeared on

Speedinvest set for Climate & Industry fund close after H1 slowdown

Austria-headquartered Speedinvest is set to hold a final close for its Climate & Industry Opportunity fund by the end of the year, having almost reached its EUR 80m target.

Advent loses chief legal officer and ‘important force’ James Westra after 11 years

Advent International is losing long-time managing partner and chief legal officer James Westra after 11 years with the firm. The post Advent loses chief legal officer and ‘important force’ James Westra after 11 years first

Vaaka Partners preps Unisport exit, Deloitte mandated

Vaaka Partners is preparing to launch a sale process to exit portfolio business Unisport, a pan-Nordic sports facility surfaces and equipment company, three sources familiar with the situation said.

HarbourVest soars to over $3bn for new US buyout fund, 50% larger than target

HarbourVest Partners has surged past its target for its twelfth flagship US private equity fund to close the vehicle on more than $3bn. Fund XII will target buyout, micro buyout, venture capital, and growth equity

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