Danish biotech investor Novo Ventures is set for steady deployment this year as it expects companies across the market to raise larger funding rounds in lieu of public listings, senior partner Naveed Siddiqi told Unquote.
With a value creation model made for hypergrowth in greentech industries, co-founding partner Laurits Bach Sørensen tells Unquote about Nordic Alpha Partners’ now fully invested Fund I, and the milestones ahead.
Private equity major Thomas H Lee has helped German connected and automated processes specialist Kinexon by leading a hefty $130m Series A round for the business. The post Thomas H Lee Partners leads weighty $130m
Growth Catalyst Partners has more than tripled its capital under management through a $270m final close of its second fund at its amended hard cap. The post Impressive LP reups help Growth Capital Partners more
Cleantech-focused investment managers Cycle Capital and Demeter have hit a $160m first close for their Circular Innovation Fund thanks to help from anchor investor L'Oréal. The post Cleantech investment pair get L’Oreal backing to reach $160m
Tech specialist private equity firm Volpi Capital has sold Irish IT solutions provider Version 1 to Partners Group.
Private equity fundraising rebounded to record levels last year with the industry hauling in a mammoth $940bn, despite fears over the appetite of LPs to commit to more risk-on assets like alternatives amid the fallout
Software-focused investor Thoma Bravo has agreed to take enterprise identity security business SailPoint Technologies private at a valuation of $6.9bn. The post Thoma Bravo to take SailPoint private at $6.9bn valuation first appeared on AltAssets
In a fundraising market that has never been as crowded or competitive, LPs and GPs alike are contending with the need to commit and raise capital amidst macroeconomic uncertainty. Unquote explores LP preferences, GP behaviour
Volip Capital, a tech specialist mid-market private equity firm, has hired Scott Fairlie from Synova.
Healthcare-focused private equity house Havencrest Capital Management has beaten its target for its second fund thanks to strong performance from its debut investment vehicle. The post Strong Fund I performance helps healthcare-focused Havencrest beat $300m
Investment major Ares Management has launched a new private equity secondaries fund with more than $250m of initial capital. The post Institutional investment pair help Ares to initial $250m close for new secondaries fund first
UK sponsor Soho Square is prepping the sale of its portfolio company Alpine Fire Engineers, three sources familiar with the situation said.
Posted by Haimavathi V. Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael D. Birnbaum, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Haimavathi V. Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael D. Birnbaum are partners at Morrison
Pamplona Capital Management has set out its next steps for terminating LetterOne’s participation as an LP in its funds; the process will see the liquidation of all LetterOne-backed funds.
Pension fund giant CalPERS has made $6.6bn of new alternative asset fund investments - with almost half of those going to private credit firm Oak Hill Advisors. The post CalPERS reveals $6.6bn of new alternatives
The vast majority (98%) of LPs say that ESG considerations are affecting their investment decisions, according to Adams Street Partners’ 2022 Global Investor Survey.
Investment manager Tacora is within touching distance of its $300m target for its debut fund after picking up backing from prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel. The post Peter Thiel helps equity, debt tech
Alternative investment manager Oaktree Capital Management has acquired a majority stake in London-headquartered non-dilutive LP, GP management company and portfolio financing provider 17Capital.
Rhône Group has hauled in capital from dozens of LPs as it continues towards its €3bn goal for its latest flagship private equity fund. The post Rhône Group registers big capital commitment total as its
