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European PE firm names head of North America to bolster region growth

Hg, a private equity firm positioned towards software and services, has named Alan Cline as its head of North America, to bolster the firm’s presence in the region. The post European PE firm names head

MiddleGround Capital backs digital manufacturing company Megatech

MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm focused on B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies in North America, has acquired digital manufacturing company Megatech. The post MiddleGround Capital backs digital manufacturing company Megatech first appeared on

Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

Private equity giant Warburg Pincus has hauled in $15.4bn for its latest flagship buyout fundraise, putting it within a whisker of its $16bn goal. The post Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

Theta looks to capitalise on crypto bear market, ‘inflection point’ for tech with new fund of funds close

Blockchain venture capital investor Theta Capital Management has hit a final close for its new $250m-targeting fund of funds. The post Theta looks to capitalise on crypto bear market, ‘inflection point’ for tech with new fund

Tritium closes Fund III on $684m, more than 50% larger than Fund II

Tritium Partners has beaten its target for its third fund by picking up $684m - making the new vehicle more than 50% larger than Fund II. The post Tritium closes Fund III on $684m, more

Gemspring continues impressive fund size growth with $2bn across new flagship, growth vehicles

Connecticut private equity firm Gemspring Capital has raised more than $2bn across its latest flagship fund and a new growth vehicle. The post Gemspring continues impressive fund size growth with $2bn across new flagship, growth

When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms

The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.

Rocket, jet engine parts servicing specialist Kittyhawk gets Trive Capital backing

Dallas-based buyout house Trive Capital has invested in Kittyhawk, which specialises in servicing partners for the space, commercial aerospace, defense, and medical applications. The post Rocket, jet engine parts servicing specialist Kittyhawk gets Trive Capital backing first

Self-storage real estate specialist Prime Group destroys Fund III target with $2.5bn hard cap close

Real estate private equity specialist Prime Group Holdings has hit a $2.5bn hard cap final close for its third Prime Storage Fund, well above its $1.5bn target. The post Self-storage real estate specialist Prime Group

New Jersey pension picks Khosla fund trio, Glendon distressed vehicle for latest commitments

The $83.7bn New Jersey Pension Fund has backed the latest fundraises from Khosla Ventures and Glendon Capital Management in its latest set of alternatives commitments. The post New Jersey pension picks Khosla fund trio, Glendon

NEA brings AUM to over $25bn with hefty new double fund close

Venture capital giant New Enterprise Associates has hauled in $6.2bn across a pair of new funds, splitting its flagship fundraise across two different vehicles for the first time. The post NEA brings AUM to over $25bn

Vision Ridge raises $700m for new sustainable real assets annex fund

Sustainable real assets investor Vision Ridge Partners has raised $700m for the final close of its new SAF Annex Fund. The post Vision Ridge raises $700m for new sustainable real assets annex fund first appeared

AE Industrial makes cybersecurity specialist REDLattice second Fund III platform deal

Aerospace, defence and government services-focused buyout house AE Industrial Partners has bought a stake in cybertechnology business REDLattice Incorporated. The company, which specialises in providing full-suite cybersecurity for US national security, defense and commercial customers, is

Comvest Partners picks IR veteran Mendell as new managing director

Operationally-focused private equity house Comvest Partners has hired investor relations veteran John Mendell as a managing director. The post Comvest Partners picks IR veteran Mendell as new managing director first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

JC Flowers brings in ex-Apollo, Eaton Partners exec Meade as investor relations head

Financial services-focused private equity house JC Flowers has former Apollo and Eaton Partners exec Dan Meade as head of business development and investor relations. The post JC Flowers brings in ex-Apollo, Eaton Partners exec Meade as

WestView surges to $1bn Fund V close after just four months of fundraising

Boston-based buyout house WestView Capital Partners has hit a $1bn final close for its fifth flagship fund after just four months in the market. The post WestView surges to $1bn Fund V close after just

Disney CEO Iger, KKR co-founder Kravis buy into Josh Kushner’s VC firm Thrive Capital

Business heavyweights including Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger and KKR co-founder Henry Kravis have bought into Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm founded by Josh Kushner. The post Disney CEO Iger, KKR co-founder Kravis buy

Ardian plans North American drive with tech, services deals on radar

Ardian is adding technology and business services to the sectors that are part of its deal hunt in North America as the French sponsor seeks to ramp up its presence in the region in the

Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners makes final investment of Fund VI

Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) has made the final investment from its sixth fund, which had a capital pool of $79.3m. The post Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners makes final investment of Fund VI

Texan PE firm Bema makes significant investment into Beryllium InfoSec

Texan private equity firm Bema Capital Investments has made a significant investment into Beryllium InfoSec, which offers virtual enclaves and compliance advice. The post Texan PE firm Bema makes significant investment into Beryllium InfoSec first

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