Blockchain and crypto technology-focused investor Pantera Capital has led a latest $65m funding round in Web3 digital identity platform Unstoppable Domains, boosting its valuation to $1bn. The post Unstoppable Domains becomes unicorn with Pantera-led funding
Secondaries giant Ardian has agreed to acquire a majority stake in French decentralized energy business GreenYellow at a valuation of €1.4bn. The post Ardian to buy majority stake in French decentralized energy business GreenYellow at €1.4bn
Fintech B2B SaaS-focused venture capital firm FINTOP Capital has closed its third fund on $220m. The post FINTOP Capital closes third fund, names two new partners first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Private equity real estate investment firm South Street Partners has closed its inaugural discretionary fund on $225m, smashing the initial target of $100m. The post South Street Partners expects up to $2.25bn of unlevered buying
First Eagle Alternative Credit has closed its fifth direct lending fund on over $1bn in total available capital, including leverage. The post First Eagle Alternative Credit rakes in $2.2bn in past 12 months thanks to
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is forming a new global facilities management platform with the acquisition of two Europe-based, family-owned businesses.
Services and infrastructure-focused buyout house Bernhard Capital has hired Phillip Preis as managing director to lead the firm's capital markets activities. The post Bernhard Capital hires Phillip Preis to lead capital markets activities first appeared
Software-focused buyout house Thoma Bravo has hired Donna Riley Bebb from Google as its newly created head of ESG. The post Thoma Bravo hires former Google exec Donna Riley Bebb as newly created head of
Private equity major Advent International has made a €250m funding in EMEA and LatAM-focused contextual advertising agency Seedtag. The post Advent International makes €250m investment in contextual advertising agency Seedtag first appeared on AltAssets Private
BC Partners and Bain Capital have agreed to enter joint ownership for Italian specialty paper producer Fedrigoni. The post BC Partners joins Bain for Fedrigoni ownership at €2.7bn enterprise value first appeared on AltAssets Private
European mid-cap sponsor Mindful Capital Partners (MCP) is increasing its focus on the DACH region and the international expansion of its portfolio companies ahead of its next fundraise, managing partner Inna Gehrt told Unquote.
Concept Ventures, formerly known as RLC Ventures, has launched the largest pre-seed fund in the UK. The post Concept Ventures launches largest pre-seed fund in the UK first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
European growth investor Synova has held the first and final close of its fifth flagship fund on its hard cap of £875m, beating its initial £750m target in just three months. The post Synova beats
UK-headquartered Synova has held a first and final close for Synova V on its GBP 875m hard-cap, surpassing its GBP 750m target after three months on the road.
BlackRock has held a £1.7bn final close for its Diversified Private Debt Fund designed specifically for UK pension schemes' investment and diversification across a variety of global private debt markets. The post BlackRock closes £1.7bn
Fund services provider Crestbridge has hired former Deloitte exec Anne Catherine as country head of Luxembourg to lead the business it the region. The post Crestbridge hires Anne Catherine from Deloitte to head Luxembourg business
The UK-headquartered listed sponsor Bridgepoint is in the final stretch of its EUR 7bn fundraise for Bridgepoint Europe VII, with the vehicle expected to hold a final close in H1 2023, the GP revealed in
Lower mid-market focused private equity firm Argosy Capital has closed its sixth flagship fund on $422m. The post Argosy Capital beats target to close sixth flagship fund on $422m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity
The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System has committed $125m towards two funds managed by Sentinel Capital Partners. The post Sentinel Capital Partners gets PennSERS commitments across two funds first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
