$60bn Los Angeles pension fund is looking for new private equity firm

Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association is planning to launch a request for proposal for a private equity consultant before the end of January. The news comes after the $60bn pension fund’s contract with Stepstone

Thoma Bravo invests in Zipari

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has invested in consumer experience venture Zipari in a round that puts the company’s valuation close to $500m. On the back of the raise, Zipari will be able to serve

Here's to a merrier 2021

The Unquote team wishes you a restful break and will be back to cover European private equity news on 4 January.

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Nordic 2020 Review

In a series of 2020 reviews, Unquote dives into the data to discover how the various regions of Europe performed during the coronavirus crisis, and what GPs expect for the year ahead.

CapVest Partners buys Inspired Pet Nutrition from L Catterton

Private equity firm L Catterton has entered into a definitive agreement to sell pet food platform Inspired Pet Nutrition to CapVest Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Inspired Pet Nutrition is best known

Beech Tree Private Equity has set aside up to £40m for a wealth management deal

Beech Tree Private Equity has reportedly set aside between £10m and £40m for an investment into an unnamed wealth management company. The deal will support the businesses growth across England and Scotland, according to FT

Signature Aviation accepts Blackstone’s $4.3bn offer

After it was revealed last week that Blackstone had offered to buy Signature Aviation for $4.3bn, the UK company has now accepted the deal. The deal means that Blackstone will pay $5.17 per share for

Harrison Street and CA Ventures form JV to develop student accommodation in the UK

£200m investment will see student housing built in four cities

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: DACH 2020 Review

In a series of 2020 reviews, Unquote dives into the data to discover how the various regions of Europe performed during the coronavirus crisis, and what GPs expect for the year ahead.

Blackstone in talks for £3bn Signature Aviation buyout, GIP sees bid rejected

Global buyout giant Blackstone is in talks for a potential £3bn takeover of British private jet business Signature Aviation.

Silver Lake, OTPP back $1bn investment in Alphabet life science platform Verily

Google's Alphabet stablemate Verily has picked up a roughly $1bn investment round led by private equity house Silver Lake as it looks to expands its life sciences research and engineering capabilities.

Blackstone in talks with Signature Aviation over £3bn deal

The British private jet group rejected a proposal from US-based infrastructure investment fund GIP

Gryphon Investors buys into Silver Oak Services-backed Physical Rehabilitation Network

Gryphon Investors has bought a stake in Physical Rehabilitation Network from fellow private equity house Silver Oak Services Partners.

One Rock Capital buys speciality chemicals plant, businesses from BASF

One Rock Capital Partners has agreed to buy a manufacturing site and associated businesses specialising in chemicals derived from natural raw materials from BASF.

Ardian buys into creative arts higher education provider AD Education

Global private equity investment major Ardian has picked up a majority stake in AD Education alongside Kevin Guenegan, the founder and CEO of the group, and its management team.

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: France 2020 review

In a series of 2020 reviews, Unquote dives into the data to discover how the various regions of Europe performed during the coronavirus crisis, and what GPs expect for the year ahead.

Behrman Capital names Rapport partner amid trio of promotions

New York and San Francisco-based buyout house Behrman Capital has named Michael Rapport as its latest partner amid a trio of promotions at the firm.

Gridiron Capital surges to $1.35bn Fund IV close to seal biggest fundraise to date

Gridiron Capital has upped the stake with its impressive fourth fund by hauling in $1.35bn for a hard cap final close of the investment vehicle.

Summit Partners joins with The Jordan Company to make investment into Syndigo

Growth equity firm Summit Partners has invested into software-as-a-service platform Syndigo, alongside fellow private equity firm The Jordan Company.

Maranon Capital holds $350m final close for new CLO fund

Maranon Capital has held the $350m final close of its fifth collateralised loan obligation.

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