Goldman Sachs PE arm becomes first institutional backer of database, compliance services business jSonar

Goldman Sachs' private equity arm has become the first institutional investor in database security and compliance services provider jSonar through a $50m deal.

Brynwood agrees Buitoni pasta buy from Nestlé, its eighth carve-out from the food giant

Nestlé USA has agreed to sell its North American Buitoni pasta business to Brynwood Partners - the firm's eighth carve-out from the food and drink giant.

Vietnamese property tech pioneer Propzy gets Gaw Capital, Softbank Ventures backing in Series A

Vietnamese full-stack real estate platform Propzy has raised $25m in a Series A round of funding led by Gaw Capital and Softbank Ventures.

Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 43: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020. European equities rebound

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 43: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020. Europe...Article Link

UK bags £9bn to complete Gilt hat-trick

The UK Debt Management Office launched a syndication on Tuesday, printing a new October 2050 line and raising £9bn.

Italy’s focus on retail is a smart move

Italy is launching a new retail product, the BTP Futura, turning to its impressive stock of domestic savings to help finance its recovery. It’s an excellent move, and could be even more valuable to Italy’s

North Castle Partners closes investment into Sparx Hockey

North Castle Partners has finalised a strategic investment Sparx Hockey, an equipment developer and manufacturer for ice hockey, skating and sled hockey.

Cortec Notches 25x ROC on YETI Exit

Cortec Group has sold its remaining equity interest in YETI, a designer and marketer of ice chests and coolers. Cortec acquired YETI in partnership with the company’s founders, Roy and Ryan Seiders, in June 2012.

Alternatives Investment Funds continued to attract net new money in the first quarter of 2020 despite Covid-19

Opalesque Industry Update - The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has today published its Quarterly Statistical Release describing the trends in the European investment fund industry in the first quarter of 2020 with

Halifax Group brings in veteran CEO, COO Morrow as first operating executive

US private equity house The Halifax Group has named its first operating executive by bringing in veteran CEO and COO Rick Morrow.

Whitehorse already said to eye new $3bn fundraise, just months after closing $2bn vehicle

Secondaries private equity specialist Whitehorse Liquidity Partners is reportedly already eyeing $3bn for a new fundraise - just a few months after closing its $2bn third fund.

Indian VC Unitary Helion rebrands to Arkam Ventures amid reveal of INR3.25bn debut fund first close

Indian venture capital house Unitary Helion has rebranded to Arkam Ventures amid sealing the first close of its INR7bn ($93m) targeting debut fundraise.

Rotunda Capital passes $123m for first fundraise, well on the way to $175m goal

Rotunda Capital has pulled in more than $123m towards what is believed to be its debut fundraise, putting it well on the way to its goal.

InstarAGF scores hefty fund size increase with $1.2bn Fund II final close

Infrastructure investment specialist InstarAGF has hauled in $1.2bn for the final close of its second fund, beating its initial target.

TSG Consumer Partners promotes long-serving pair to managing director

Consumer and retail-focused private equity house TSG Consumer Partners has promoted Erik Johnson and Ed Wong to managing director after nine years each at the firm.

Nestlé to sell Buitoni pasta brand’s North American business to PE firm

Nestlé is selling pasta brand’s North American business to consumer-focused private equity firm Brynwood Partners after more than 30 years of ownership

QuadTalent hits almost $200m valuation thanks to Gaorong Capital investment

QuadTalent, a digital transformation solutions provider, has hit a valuation of almost $200m thanks to a Series A round led by Gaorong Capital.

Z Capital brings in experienced ex-Comvest Partners, Compass Group exec Chiodo for private equity team

Global investment firm Z Capital Group has hired Timothy Chiodo as a managing director and member of its private equity investment team.

Harrison Street expands Europe team with ex-CPPIB, Franklin Templeton investors

Real asset alternative investment specialist Harrison Street has expanded its European asset management team with two new hires.

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