Global private equity giant Apollo is reportedly raising $500m for a new fund dedicated to backing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The post Apollo said to be raising $500m fund targeting investments in SPACs first
The $23.7bn-managing Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System has picked five private equity funds for its latest swathe of alternative commitments. The post Massive TA, Hellman & Friedman funds among latest commitments from $23.7bn-managing LACERS
London-based Hg has invested in around 10 companies in North America, but Riskalyze is its first wealth technology deal in the US
Apollo Global has made a $150m equity commitment to FlexGen Power Systems, an integration services and software tech provider for energy storage solutions. The post Apollo continues energy efficiency, renewables push with $150m FlexGen Power
Commonfund Capital has hit a $160m final close for its third dedicated private equity co-investment fund, beating its initial target. The post Commonfund clears target for third co-investment fund, hits $160m final close first appeared
Debt-focused asset manager White Oak Global Advisors has brought in veteran investor Jon Patty as a managing director and partner. The post White Oak brings in veteran investor Patty as ESG, impact investing lead first
Banks are also stashing large sums, with Bank of America deploying excess liquidity more so than most peers
Advent International has bought into a trio of cosmetic brands including Laura Mercier from Shiseido Americas. The post Advent picks up Laura Mercier, bareMinerals cosmetics brands as second beauty investment in two years first appeared
Accel-KKR has doubled down on aviation software provider ATP with a new growth investment. The post Accel-KKR doubles down on flight software business ATP with new investment first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
LA-based Fika Ventures has almost tripled its funds under management through the double close of a new core fund and opportunity vehicle. The post Fika Ventures almost triples funds under management with new core fund,
Venture Capital firm FinTech Collective has closed a pair of funds, which have a combined value of $250m and will invest into FinTechs around the world. The post FinTech Collective raises $250m across new core
TA Associates has agreed to invest in IT asset management software provider PDQ to help accelerate the company's growth. The post TA Associates buys into IT admin support software specialist PDQ first appeared on AltAssets
Private equity major GTCR has promoted John Kos to managing director after 15 years with the firm. The post GTCR promotes long-serving exec Kos to managing director first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
US private equity house The Jordan Company has raised more than $1.3bn for a new fund to pick up portfolio companies from its 2007-vintage $3.6bn sophomore vehicle. The post The Jordan Company closes continuation fund
SK Capital Partners has bought a majority stake in the monomers, polymers and European businesses of specialist materials maker Deltech. The post SK Capital picks up Deltech’s monomers, polymers, European businesses first appeared on AltAssets
Debt and secondaries investor Star Mountain Capital has raised more than $290m for the final close of its latest SBIC fund targeting the US lower mid-market. The post Debt, secondaries specialist Star Mountain raises $290m
A new venture capital firm with a core focus on backing women and diverse founders is eyeing up to $50m for its debut fundraise. The post Diverse founders, women targeted by Non Sibi Ventures as
Early-stage US investment firm Arthur Ventures is eyeing up to $225m for its fourth fundraise. The post Arthur Ventures eyes big fundraising jump, could raise up to $225m for Fund IV first appeared on AltAssets
Falfurrias Capital Partners has invested in Chargeback Gurus, a specialist in providing chargeback prevention and recovery services for ecommerce and 'card not present' businesses. The post Falfurrias Capital invests in ChargeBack Gurus after success capitalising
