European private equity major EQT has agreed to sell optical and illumination design software business Zemax to trade buyer Ansys after three years in its portfolio. The post EQT seals another August exit with Zemax
US companies are vying to take over British ones such as Meggitt and Morrisons, but it doesn’t mean the post-Brexit valuation gap of London-listed stocks is about to close
Private equity major GTCR has bought insurtech business Global Claims Services. The post GTCR buys into insurtech major Global Claims Services first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Opalesque Industry Update - Emerging Markets (EM) hedge funds, led by funds investing in India, Russia, China, and the Middle East extended strong gains through mid-year 2021 as EM hedge fund capital eclipsed another record,
Buyout giant Blackstone has invested in dental services organisation DECA Dental Group through its Tactical Opportunities fund, which specialises in investments which are time sensitive, complex or mispriced due to dislocated markets. The post Blackstone taps
Food chain-focused private equity house Paine Schwartz Partners has bought supply chain compliance software and services business Registrar Corp from Bertram Capital. The post Bertram Capital seals Registrar Corp exit to Paine Schwartz Partners first
Global private equity giant Apollo is reportedly raising $500m for a new fund dedicated to backing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The post Apollo said to be raising $500m fund targeting investments in SPACs first
The $23.7bn-managing Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System has picked five private equity funds for its latest swathe of alternative commitments. The post Massive TA, Hellman & Friedman funds among latest commitments from $23.7bn-managing LACERS
London-based Hg has invested in around 10 companies in North America, but Riskalyze is its first wealth technology deal in the US
Ex-Barclays and Standard Life Aberdeen chair Lord Grimstone says clear rules will help attract UK Spac investors
Europe’s convertible bond market is expected to reopen swiftly in the autumn as equities continue to trade at or near all-time highs
Livingbridge has acquired UK-based remote access software RealVNC, marking the firm’s second deal announcement in two days.
Apollo Global has made a $150m equity commitment to FlexGen Power Systems, an integration services and software tech provider for energy storage solutions. The post Apollo continues energy efficiency, renewables push with $150m FlexGen Power
Commonfund Capital has hit a $160m final close for its third dedicated private equity co-investment fund, beating its initial target. The post Commonfund clears target for third co-investment fund, hits $160m final close first appeared
Debt-focused asset manager White Oak Global Advisors has brought in veteran investor Jon Patty as a managing director and partner. The post White Oak brings in veteran investor Patty as ESG, impact investing lead first
