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Private equity deals soar in Asia while collapsing in Americas

Research shows investment in Asia more than doubled through the first three quarters of 2020

Ampersand Capital Partners raises $670m fund to buy out trio of assets from existing PE vehicles

Healthcare-focused Ampersand Capital Partners has raised $670m for a continuation vehicle to buy up a trio of portfolio businesses from its mature private equity funds.

Pike Street Capital pulls past target to strike $237m for debut fund close

A new industrial tech-focused private equity firm launched by former Evergreen Pacific veterans has beaten its target for its debut fund.

Qiming Venture Capital strikes $1.2bn final for Fund VII, thought to be China’s biggest VC raise this year

Qiming Venture Capital has scored what is thought to be the biggest VC fund close in China this year through a $1.2bn final close of its seventh flagship US dollar investment vehicle.

Jeff Bezos venture capital fund joins $30m Chipper Cash investment round

Just a few months after its latest raise, Chipper Cash has now added another $30m to its coffers in a raise backed by Jeff Bezos’ private VC fund Bezos Expeditions.

New distressed debt fund poised as billions go bad

Opalesque Industry Update, for New Managers - Distressed debt and special situations specialists Arbitrium Capital Partners formally opened its doors in Sydney today, poised to find turnaround deals among the thousands of Australian companies that

Centerbridge Partners teams with global food giant Ahold to buy PE-backed FreshDirect

Centerbridge Partners has teamed with global food retail giant Ahold Delhaize to buy private equity-backed online grocer FreshDirect.

Sinai Capital seals $600m across double fundraise targeting late-stage tech, cutting-edge media

Sinai Capital Partners has raised more than $600m across a pair of venture capital vehicles targeting tech and media investments.

Searchlight Capital more than doubles AUM with dazzling $3.4bn Fund III raise

Searchlight Capital has more than doubled its capital under management through the $3.4bn final close of its hefty new fund.

Black Sabbath to Bruno Mars: Round Hill reaps savvy music investment rewards with biggest fund close yet

Specialist investor Round Hill Music Royalty Partners has raised $291m to close its biggest fund to date targeting music copyright deals.

Impressive first-time fundraise sees Jadian Capital soar past goal to reach over $650m

Jadian Capital has scored an impressive first-time fundraise by closing its debut vehicle on over $650m, more than 50% larger than its initial target.

Cornell Capital promotes financial services, insurance investment specialist Pollack to partner

Investment house Cornell Capital has promoted financial services and insurance investment specialist Emily Pollack to partner.

KKR buys into animal pharma development services business Argenta

Global private equity major KKR has agreed to acquire animal health-focused pharmaceutical business Argenta from the Tomlinson Group.

Sun Capital becomes second PE firm in a week to back a Florida Medicare Advantage care provider

Sun Capital Partners has agreed to buy Miami Beach Medical Group from Gauge Capital.

Clearlake Capital picks up natural dog, cat food specialist Wellness Pet Food

Clearlake Capital has agreed a buyout of natural pet food business Wellness Pet Food from Berwind Corp.

Healthcare IT investment specialist Council Capital closes biggest fund yet on $200m hard cap

Healthcare-focused private equity house Council Capital has closed its biggest fund to date on its $200m hard cap.

Ex-Marlin Equity execs beat target for debut Teleo Capital fundraise with $250m final close

Teleo Capital, a new private equity firm launched by former Marlin Equity Partners senior execs, has hit a $250m hard cap final close for its oversubscribed debut fundraise.

STG Partners celebrates huge fund size increase by racing to $2bn Fund VI final close

STG Partners has raced to a $2bn hard cap final close for its latest fund targeting software, data analytics and software-enabled tech deals.

Thomas H Lee Partners eyes automation deal surge with close of dedicated $900m fund

Private equity house Thomas H Lee Partners has struck a $900m final close for its debut fund dedicated to deals in automation.

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