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Month: January 2023

Brookfield acquires DWS private equity secondaries unit

Toronto-headquartered Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the Private Equity Solutions business of DWS, allowing the firm to expand into PE secondaries.

Inflexion’s Scott Dunn valued at GBP 121m in trade exit

Private equity firm Inflexion has agreed to sell UK-based luxury travel business Scott Dunn to Flight Centre, an Australia-listed travel agency, for an enterprise value of GBP 121m.

Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

Private equity giant Warburg Pincus has hauled in $15.4bn for its latest flagship buyout fundraise, putting it within a whisker of its $16bn goal. The post Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

Convergence Partners picks up almost $300m for African ICT deals

African ICT–focused private equity player Convergence Partners has closed its Digital Infrastructure Fund on $296m. The post Convergence Partners picks up almost $300m for African ICT deals first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

GP Profile: Key Capital upbeat about SME deals with next fund in the making

UK-based small-cap sponsor Key Capital Partners is expecting to see strong dealflow from entrepreneur-backed SMEs in 2023 as it lays the groundwork for its next fund, managing partner James Hall told Unquote.

Inflexion to sell long-held Scott Dunn to Flight Centre after almost a decade in portfolio

UK private equity house Inflexion has agreed to sell luxury travel operator Scott Dunn to Australian listed travel agency Flight Centre after nine years of ownership. The post Inflexion to sell long-held Scott Dunn to Flight

Africa-focused Adenia Partners nears $400m Fund V goal after hefty first close

Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners has hit a $300m first close for its new flagship fund, hitting 75% of its final goal. The post Africa-focused Adenia Partners nears $400m Fund V goal after hefty first

CEE-focused equity, debt investor Accession Capital halfway to €300m Fund V target

Central and Eastern Europe-focused investment house Accession Capital Partners is halfway to its €300m target for its latest mid-market debt and equity investment fund. The post CEE-focused equity, debt investor Accession Capital halfway to €300m Fund

Epiris brings in Pothier to boost investor relations team as Fund III raise continues

UK private equity house Epiris has expanded its investor relations team by bringing in Trive Capital's Kathryn Pothier, as it looks to wrap up commitments for its third flagship fundraise. The post Epiris brings in

Theta looks to capitalise on crypto bear market, ‘inflection point’ for tech with new fund of funds close

Blockchain venture capital investor Theta Capital Management has hit a final close for its new $250m-targeting fund of funds. The post Theta looks to capitalise on crypto bear market, ‘inflection point’ for tech with new fund

GP Profile: Armen eyes “new frontier” for GP stakes in Europe

France-headquartered Armen, an investor in GP stakes, is reviewing investment opportunities in the European market as it continues to fundraise for its debut vehicle, co-founder and president Dominique Gaillard told Unquote at IPEM 2023 in

Women in VC: Revaia’s Albizzati on founding a female-led firm and navigating valuations in 2023

As French growth investor Revaia continues to fundraise for its second fund, the firm is confident of finding opportunities in the European technology ecosystem and the importance of building a team and portfolio with gender

Tritium closes Fund III on $684m, more than 50% larger than Fund II

Tritium Partners has beaten its target for its third fund by picking up $684m - making the new vehicle more than 50% larger than Fund II. The post Tritium closes Fund III on $684m, more

Foresight reaps 3.5x money in Mowgli exit to TriSpan

Private equity firm Foresight Group has sold UK chain of Indian food restaurants Mowgli to private equity firm TriSpan reaping approximately 3.5x money.

Gemspring continues impressive fund size growth with $2bn across new flagship, growth vehicles

Connecticut private equity firm Gemspring Capital has raised more than $2bn across its latest flagship fund and a new growth vehicle. The post Gemspring continues impressive fund size growth with $2bn across new flagship, growth

Highland Europe seals big fund size boost with €1bn final close

Highland Europe has hit a €1bn final close for its fifth flagship fund, a 50% increase on its last fundraise completed in 2020. The post Highland Europe seals big fund size boost with €1bn final

SoftwareONE on PE watchlist amid take-private optimism

SoftwareONE is being eyed by private equity firms as a possible buyout opportunity, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid cautious optimism over a return of European take-private deals.

When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms

The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.

21 Invest France eyes EUR 300m Fund VI target by year-end

French sponsor 21 Invest is aiming to complete the remaining EUR 150m of fundraising for its sixth fund by year-end, marketing and investor management professional at 21 Invest France Astou Ciss told Unquote on the

IPEM 2023: GPs battle fundraising blues on the Côte d'Azur

Panels and conversations at IPEM 2023 in Cannes were dominated by sponsors’ and LPs’ need to overcome the tough fundraising and deal-making environment, with a noticeable change in dynamics as the industry works out how

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