Razorpay becomes Indian’s latest tech unicorn thanks to new venture capital, sovereign wealth backing

Indian fintech Razorpay has become the country's latest unicorn after picking up $100m of venture capital and sovereign wealth fund financing.

EQT said to prep biggest-ever buyout with bid for €9.5bn-valued Dutch phone operator Royal KPN

European private equity major EQT is reportedly eyeing its biggest-ever buyout through an acquisition of €9.5bn-valued Dutch telecommunications business Royal KPN.

Carlyle, Pacific Equity Partners send Link shares soaring through A$2.76bn buyout offer

Private equity heavyweights Carlyle and Pacific Equity Partners have sent shares in Link Administration Holdings soaring after submitting a A$2.76bn ($2bn) buyout offer for the business.

Genstar Capital said to seek $10bn of new funds, less than two years after hauling in $7bn

Private equity major Genstar Capital is reportedly already out eyeing up to $10bn for a pair of new fundraises, less than two years after hauling in $7bn for its last round of capital raising.

Sea rides on ADS rally for $2bn equity raise

Singapore-based consumer internet company Sea, whose New York-listed shares have soared by more than 400% this year, is looking to take advantage of that positive sentiment to raise around $2bn from a new equity offering.

AMB :- Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the ...Article

Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

ECB could copy Japan's special rates for reforming banks

The Bank of Japan has said that it will pay extra on the reserves it holds of banks that become more cost efficient or that merge. A similar policy could well be introduced in Europe

Corporate disclosure shouldn’t be outsourced to stock markets

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that large UK companies would need to make climate related disclosures whether listed or private was a step towards an important principle — that corporate transparency is a public good,

Ascendas Reit targets S$1.2bn from equity market

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust has launched an offering of new shares, eyeing S$1.2bn ($891.6m) to fund acquisitions across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Fosun-backed Gland Pharma launches $876m Indian IPO

Gland Pharma, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, has started bookbuilding for its Indian IPO, set to be the largest pharmaceutical listing in the country.

Most Forwarded: Opalesque most forwarded article – week 41: PE/VC Coronavirus triggers borrowing spree by private equity managers, Venture capital investments reach new high in Brazil, Private-equity giants are racing to sell assets before year-end

Coronavirus triggers borrowing spree by private equity managers From FT: Private equity managers are turning to specialist borrowing facilities to ensure their highly leveraged strategies can survive the coronavirus pandemic, but there are growing concerns

Emcure seeks loan for overseas business

India’s Emcure Pharmaceuticals has returned to the loan market after four years, seeking a small amount of $34m.

AMW :- Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

Pritzker Combines Auto Liquid Giants

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has agreed to acquire Highline Aftermarket, the leading manufacturer of windshield wash fluids in the US and a portfolio company of The Sterling Group; and Warren Distribution, one of the largest

Gemspring’s Shrieve Builds Styrene Business

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired the styrene business unit and other assets of CLP Chemicals. Gemspring acquired Shrieve, a distributor of industrial chemicals, fluids, and specialty lubricants, in December

Snow Phipps Adds Two to Brook & Whittle

Brook & Whittle, a portfolio company of Snow Phipps, has agreed to acquire sister companies Innovative Labeling Solutions and Wizard Labels. Brook & Whittle is a Connecticut-headquartered manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink labels and medical

BC European Capital XI holds first close on €4bn

BC Partners held a first close for its BC European Capital XI fund on €4bn in September.

Verdane expands investment team in Denmark

Northern European growth investor Verdane has hired Nils Bouchet as an investment director in Denmark.

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