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Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So

Some high-end chains are surprisingly profitable, and they are trying to shape child care policy in Washington.

‘Anti-hype’ investor Jackson Square is back with its fourth flagship fundraise

Jackson Square Ventures is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $200m for what would be its biggest fund yet focused on ‘anti-hype’ companies. The post ‘Anti-hype’ investor Jackson Square is back with its

Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor vehicle

Baird's direct private investment arm is looking to raise up to $225m for its sixth US venture capital fund. The post Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor

New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments

The $233bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed $1.2bn of new alternatives fund commitments. The post New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Sheridan Capital buys into data-focused healthcare commercialisation specialist ADVI Health

Healthcare-focused buyout house Sheridan Capital Partners has agreed to take an ownership stake in data-informed commercialization, market access and policy expertise specialist ADVI Health. The post Sheridan Capital buys into data-focused healthcare commercialisation specialist ADVI

Investcorp boosts AUM to $50bn with strategic buyout of CLO manager Marble Point

Alternatives investment major Investcorp has agreed a buyout of US-based CLO manager Marble Point Credit Management to boost its assets under management to $50bn. The post Investcorp boosts AUM to $50bn with strategic buyout of

Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise

Impact-focused Creation Investments Capital Management has hit a $270m final close for its latest flagship private equity fundraise. The post Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm

The $80bn-managing LGT Capital Partners has launched a San Francisco office to expand its long-time coverage of North America. The post LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm first

Audax buys into Medi-Weightloss through new lower mid-market Origins strategy

Audax Private Equity has bought into weight-loss and wellness clinic specialist Medi-Weightloss alongside minority partner Buzz Franchise Brands. The post Audax buys into Medi-Weightloss through new lower mid-market Origins strategy first appeared on AltAssets Private

Crown Capital Investments picks up modern yurt maker Pacific Yurts

Atlanta-based buyout house Crown Capital Investments has bought modern yurt designer and manufacturer Pacific Yurts. The post Crown Capital Investments picks up modern yurt maker Pacific Yurts first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Capstreet ends seven-year OnPoint ownership with exit to MML Capital

Texas-based buyout house Capstreet has sold refining and petrochemical maintenance project planner OnPoint Industrial Services after seven years in its portfolio. The post Capstreet ends seven-year OnPoint ownership with exit to MML Capital first appeared

YFM doubles down on Wooshii investment as video services agency continues US expansion

UK private equity investor YFM has completed a follow-on investment into UK-based video services agency Wooshii, which provides video content and software tools for businesses including Amazon. The post YFM doubles down on Wooshii investment as

Stonepeak already eyeing up to $20bn for new flagship fund, months after $14bn predecessor close – report

Infrastructure and real assets investor Stonepeak is reportedly eyeing up to $20bn for its latest North American infrastructure fund, just months after collecting $14bn for its predecessor vehicle. The post Stonepeak already eyeing up to $20bn

Apollo seals $2.4bn final close for new opportunistic credit fund

Global buyout giant Apollo has raised $2.4bn for the final close of a new commingled multi-asset opportunistic credit fund. The post Apollo seals $2.4bn final close for new opportunistic credit fund first appeared on AltAssets

Vista brings in Ares veteran Galligan as credit arm senior managing director

Software-focused private equity major Vista Equity Partners has brought in veteran Ares senior exec Greg Galligan as a senior managing director in its credit arm. The post Vista brings in Ares veteran Galligan as credit

TZP Group picks up US soccer retailer Soccer Post

Private equity house TZP Group has picked up Soccer Post Holdings, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the US. The post TZP Group picks up US soccer retailer Soccer Post first appeared on

Fintech investor Motive Partners expands in Europe with embedded/capital buyout

Fintech investor Motive Partners has agreed to buy European venture capital platform embedded/capital. The firm, which boasts former JPMorgan Chase exec Blythe Masters as a founding partner, will expand its operations into Europe through the investment

Palm Beach Capital scores 9.3x return selling out of 10-year Cadre Holdings investment

Mid-market investor Palm Beach Capital has sealed a 9.3x return by fully exiting Cadre Holdings, a provider of safety and survivability equipment for first responders, federal agencies and outdoor enthusiasts. The post Palm Beach Capital

Ex-Merrill Lynch exec’s Raven Capital hits $834m close for second credit fund

Raven Capital Management has surged past its target for its sophomore credit fund to hit an $834m final close. The post Ex-Merrill Lynch exec’s Raven Capital hits $834m close for second credit fund first appeared

HarbourVest surges past new co-invest fund target to hit $4.2bn final close

HarbourVest Partners has hit a target-busting $4.2bn final close for its latest co-investment fund. The post HarbourVest surges past new co-invest fund target to hit $4.2bn final close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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