Online customer service platform Zendesk has rejected a $16bn acquisition offer brought forward by a consortium of private equity firms saying that it has significantly undervalued the company, Reuters reported. The post Zendesk rejects $16bn
Apax Partners has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Inflexion-backed risk management and compliance solutions business Alcumus. The post Apax Partners buys into Inflexion-backed risk management, compliance specialist Alcumus first appeared on AltAssets Private
Argonaut Private Equity has hit a first close for its $400m-targeting fifth fund - and has already tapped the vehicle for its debut deal. The post Argonaut Private Equity strikes first close for $400m-targeting Fund
Ares Management has boosted its AUM by about $8bn by completing a buyout of AMP Capital’s Infrastructure Debt platform. The post Ares boosts AUM by about $8bn by completing AMP Capital infra debt arm buyout
LSP has raised €1bn for the biggest European life sciences venture capital fund ever raised, which was boosted by the firm picking up investment from buyout giant EQT three months ago. The post EQT buyout
One of the largest-ever primary equity raises in the wealth management sector has seen FNZ pick up $1.4bn from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Motive Partners. The post FNZ valued at $20bn after CPPIB,
Inflexion is to sell UK-based risk management and compliance business Alcumus to Apax Partners in a deal that values the company at more than GBP 600m and will see Inflexion score a return of 5.9x
Acquisitions Grow KKR’s Self-Storage Platform to Over 13,500 Units Across the U.S. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired three Class A self-storage properties in high-growth U.S.
US private equity house Genstar Capital is reportedly hoping to reach a $5bn price tag for pharmaceuticals and regulatory consulting business Advarra through a potential sale. The post Genstar Capital said to eye over $5bn
Inflexion is preparing to exit its UK video advertising company Peach with an auction scheduled to commence shortly, four sources familiar with the situation said.
Summit Partners has named chief investor relations officer David Schiller as managing director amid a flurry of promotions at the firm. The post Summit names IR head Schiller as managing director amid promotions flurry first
High-tech software investor Omega Venture Partners has hit a $115m final close for its debut fund targeting AI, machine learning, data and digitisation. The post AI, machine learning-focused VC house Omega beats $100m target in debut
Global Infrastructure Partners is reportedly planning to attempt raising $25bn for what would be the world's biggest fund dedicated to the sector. The post World’s biggest infra fundraise in works as GIP aims for up
abrdn, formerly known as Aberdeen Standard Investments, has held a first close for its third core/core+ infrastructure fund on €326m with LPs from the UK, continental Europe, Japan and North America. The post abrdn holds
Global buyout major Warburg Pincus, has partnered with Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala to acquire Pharma Intelligence from London-listed Informa. The post Warburg Pincus partners with Mubadala to acquire Pharma Intelligence, eyeing the $22bn pharma
Global asset management giant Nuveen has raised $218m for the final close of its first private equity impact fund targeting climate change and inequality. The post Asset management giant Nuveen raises first impact private equity
Energy-focused private equity house EIV Capital has beaten its target for its fourth flagship fundraise by collecting more than $700m for a final close. The post EIV Capital hails ‘attractive investing environment’ as it raises
PAI Partners has appointed Citi to explore a sale of its portfolio company M Group Services (MGS), a UK-based infrastructure services provider, three sources familiar with the situation said.
Private equity house ATL Partners and the British Columbia Investment Management Corp have agreed the $1.7bn sale of Pilot Freight Services to AP Moller - Maersk. The post ATL Partners, BCI agree $1.7bn Pilot Freight
