Eurazeo seeks global expansion as industry consolidation intensifies

French investment group Eurazeo is seeking acquisitions across Europe and the US as it turns its gaze on becoming a global player in the private market investment industry, executive board member Marc Frappier tells Unquote.

HarbourVest hires ex-McKinsey partner to lead new product innovation

Harbourvest Partners has brought in former McKinsey partner Bryce Klempner as managing director focused on new product innovation and strategic growth. The post HarbourVest hires ex-McKinsey partner to lead new product innovation first appeared on AltAssets

SoftBank leads USD 230m secondary placement for Gousto

SoftBank Vision Fund II has led a USD 230m secondary placement for UK-based meal box company Gousto alongside new investors.

JP Morgan AM among backers of debut Wilshire Lane proptech fund as vehicle strikes first close

JP Morgan Asset Management is among LPs helping proptech investor Wilshire Lane Capital reach $40m of LP commitments for the first close of its debut fundraise. The post JP Morgan AM among backers of debut

Indiana pension fund commits almost $400m across Sumeru Equity funds, real estate trio

The $41bn-managing Indiana Public Retirement System has picked a pair of Sumeru Equity Partners fund among its latest swath of alternatives investments. The post Indiana pension fund commits almost $400m across Sumeru Equity funds, real

Palamon to carve out Dental Directory from IDH Group

Palamon Capital Partners is carving out Dental Directory (DD), the dental supplies section of UK dentistry group IDH Group, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

US pension major Ohio SERS picks Carlyle Asia fund, Brookfield mega-vehicle among new commitments

Pension fund major Ohio SERS has committed another $160m across alternatives funds including Carlyle's Asia growth equity vehicle and Brookfield's mammoth new net-zero infrastructure fundraise. The post US pension major Ohio SERS picks Carlyle Asia

Telecom Italia to decide on KKR’s €10.8bn takeover proposal next month – report

Telecom Italia will be deciding on KKR's €10.8bn takeover proposal by the middle of March after new boss Pietro Labriola presents his alternative plan to investors next week, Reuters reported. The post Telecom Italia to

Gemspring promotes Ravdeep Chanana to managing director

Mid-market PE firm Gemspring Capital has promoted Ravdeep Chanana to managing director. The post Gemspring promotes Ravdeep Chanana to managing director first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Pension giant CalPERS finally names new CIO, 18 months after Yu Meng resignation

US pension giant CalPERS has brought in former Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan veteran Nicole Musicco as its new chief investment officer, to manage its almost $500bn of assets. The post Pension giant CalPERS finally names

KKR to buy into beverage maker Refresco through global infrastructure strategy

KKR has agreed to acquire a majority stake in beverage manufacturer Refresco through its global infrastructure strategy. The post KKR to buy into beverage maker Refresco through global infrastructure strategy first appeared on AltAssets Private

CITIC Securities arm CLSA Capital eyes $500m for US-dollar-focused China fund – report

CITIC Securities alternative investment arm CLSA Capital Partners has its eye on up to $500m for a new US-dollar private equity fund targeting China. The post CITIC Securities arm CLSA Capital eyes $500m for US-dollar-focused

Montana makes $200m of new alternatives commitments, including new RiverGlade Capital fund

The $24.3bn Montana Board of Investments has committed more than $200m across a string of alternatives assets vehicles. The post Montana makes $200m of new alternatives commitments, including new RiverGlade Capital fund first appeared on

Perwyn hires partner from BGF

Perwyn, a UK-based family-backed private and growth equity investor, has appointed Gurinder Sunner as a partner.

IK Partners picks French e-health business Sofia as latest deal

Pan European buyout house IK Partners has agreed to tap its €1.2bn Small Cap III Fund to invest in French e-health business Sofia Développement Group. The firm joins existing shareholders Extens, Capital Croissance and Bpifrance as

EQT’s €15.7bn infra fund up to 75% invested following Stockland deal

EQT has tapped its €15.7bn infrastructure fund to buy Australian retirement living provider Stockland in an A$987m deal. The post EQT’s €15.7bn infra fund up to 75% invested following Stockland deal first appeared on AltAssets

General Catalyst pulls in $4.6bn for Fund XI strategy

Venture capital major General Catalyst has raised $4.6bn for its latest flagship fund, which is spread across a trio of distinct strategies. The post General Catalyst pulls in $4.6bn for Fund XI strategy first appeared

PAI sells Refresco to KKR for USD 8bn

PAI and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCIMC) have sold Dutch beverage bottler Refresco to KKR.

Stakeholder Capitalism in the Time of Covid

Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University), and Roberto Tallarita (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law,

EQT to tap €15.7bn-infra fund V for InstaVolt buyout, Zouk Capital exits

EQT Infrastructure has agreed to tap its €15.7bn infrastructure fund to buy UK electric vehicle charging operator InstaVolt from Zouk Capital. The post EQT to tap €15.7bn-infra fund V for InstaVolt buyout, Zouk Capital exits

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