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XSML holds hard cap close for African Rivers Fund III

Central and East Africa-focused fund manager XSML has held a final close for African Rivers Fund III on its hard cap of $85m. The post XSML holds hard cap close for African Rivers Fund III first

TPG led new funding round valuing Salsify at $2bn

Global buyout major TPG has led a new funding round in digital experience management platform Salsify at $2bn valuation. The post TPG led new funding round valuing Salsify at $2bn first appeared on AltAssets Private

Getir backer Re-Pie launches €70m fund – report

Turkey-based Re-Pie Asset Management, backer of ultrafast grocery delivery service Getir, has launched a €70m VC fund, Unquote reported. The post Getir backer Re-Pie launches €70m fund – report first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Kotak Mahindra PE arm said to be raising a $1.5bn India-focused special opportunities credit fund

Kotak Investment Advisors, the private equity arm of Indian banking giant Kotak Mahindra Group is said to be back in the market for a $1.5bn fundraise, 50% increase from its predecessor. The post Kotak Mahindra

One Equity Partners closes biggest fund to date, boosts AUM to $10bn

Mid-market buyout firm One Equity Partners has boosted its asset under management to $10bn thanks to the largest-ever fund close to date. The post One Equity Partners closes biggest fund to date, boosts AUM to $10bn

Goldman Sachs, B Capital lead new funding round in Newfront at £2.2bn valuation

Goldman Sachs Asset Management and B Capital have led a new funding round in insurance brokerage platform Newfront boosting at a £2.2bn valuation. The post Goldman Sachs, B Capital lead new funding round in Newfront

KKR to buy Barracuda Networks in deal said to worth $4bn

Global buyout giant KKR has agreed to acquire Barracuda Networks from fellow buyout house Thoma bravo.  The post KKR to buy Barracuda Networks in deal said to worth $4bn first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

3i promotes six new partners across Europe, North America

UK-headquartered private equity investor 3i Group has made six promotions to partner in its private equity team. The post 3i promotes six new partners across Europe, North America first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Veterans launch new PE firm at ‘compelling time’ for consumer investment

Marc Pinto, veteran investment professional from Janus Henderson Investors,  and Gregory Johnson have partnered to launch new private equity firm Jove Island Capital. The post Veterans launch new PE firm at ‘compelling time’ for consumer

Savano Capital sees $300m in AUM thanks to new fund close

Technology-focused Savano Capital Partners has boosted its AUM to over $300m thanks to its new fund close. The post Savano Capital sees $300m in AUM thanks to new fund close first appeared on AltAssets Private

Hg brings in Philip Marshall as CFO, names four new partners

Software and services investor Hg has made a series of appointments to strengthen the executive team. The post Hg brings in Philip Marshall as CFO, names four new partners first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Actis buys 50% stake in $1bn-Emirates District Cooling, eyeing growing demand in the region

Global sustainable infrastructure investment major Actis has bought a 50% stake in $1bn-Emirates District Cooling Company, making it one of the largest transactions in the district cooling industry in the MENA region. The post Actis buys

Thoma Bravo to take SailPoint private at $6.9bn valuation

Software-focused investor Thoma Bravo has agreed to take enterprise identity security business SailPoint Technologies private at a valuation of $6.9bn. The post Thoma Bravo to take SailPoint private at $6.9bn valuation first appeared on AltAssets

Convent Capital launches €150m-targeting Agri Food Growth Fund

Amsterdam-based investment firm Convent Capital has collected more than €50m for its new Agri Food Growth Fund to offer growth capital to sustainable companies in the AgriFood industry. The post Convent Capital launches €150m-targeting Agri

CapitalSpring smashes target to close Fund VI on $950m

Restaurant investor CapitalSpring has closed its sixth flagship fund on $950m five years after closing its previous vehicle. The post CapitalSpring smashes target to close Fund VI on $950m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

TCDRS commits $100m each to Advent International, Data Collective

Global private equity major Advent International and Californian venture firm Data Collective have each secured $100m new commitments from the Texas County and District Retirement System. The post TCDRS commits $100m each to Advent International,

KKR to buy 9.99% stake in Shriram eyeing India’s fast-growing general insurance industry

Global buyout major KKR has agreed to acquire a 9.99% stake in India's Shriram General Insurance saying it would position Shriram for continued growth in India's fast-growing general insurance industry. The post KKR to buy

I Squared Capital follows $15bn infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments

I-Squared Capital followed its largest global infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments. The post I Squared Capital follows $15bn infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Advent, Primavera consider backing Singapore-based Coda Payment at $2.5bn valuation – report

Private equity major Advent International and Primavera Capital are said to be considering to back Singapore-based Coda Payment at a valuation of $2.5bn. The post Advent, Primavera consider backing Singapore-based Coda Payment at $2.5bn valuation

GTCR, CD&R said to be after US medical device maker Merit Medical Systems

Buyout majors GTCR and CD&R have expressed interest in acquiring US medical device manufacturer Merit Medical Systems, Reuters reported quoting people familiar with the matter. The post GTCR, CD&R said to be after US medical

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