Canadian private equity house Novacap has picked up a majority stake in Optiom, a specialty insurance managing general underwriter and provider of vehicle replacement coverage.
Private equity major Clayton Dubilier & Rice is within touching distance of its $13bn goal for its biggest-ever buyout fundraise.
Alternative asset manager Sagard Holdings has launched a new European small-cap fund focused on the healthcare and technology sectors.
The Polish company is owned by private equity groups Permira, Cinven and Mid Europa Partners
Alternative investment major Investcorp has launched a new platform dedicated to backing Chinese healthcare companies.
A private equity bet on Polish e-commerce retailer Allegro is set to pay off handsomely after the company said it was eyeing a valuation of up to €12bn through an IPO.
ESR Kendall Square real estate investment trust is set to debut on South Korea’s main board this month, having wrapped up the final stage of a W357bn ($329m) IPO.
Neusoft Education Technology, a private higher education provider, got the go-ahead for its IPO this week from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Longstanding Chicago private equity house Benford Capital Partners has beaten its target for its debut fundraise by reaching a $130m final close.
Tech-focused private equity house Technology Crossover Ventures is back in the market with its latest flagship fundraise - and has picked up a commitment from the District of Columbia Retirement Board.
The former private equity owners of UK insurance and travel specialist Saga have come under fire from the business for saddling it with large amounts debt.
Fund of funds investor Serve Capital has hauled in close to $52m for its third flagship fundraise.
Lone Star Funds is reportedly exploring a potential sale of American Bath Group that could value the bathtub and shower maker at up to $2bn.
A trio of private equity majors have moved a step closer to taking over listed Spanish telecoms operator MasMovil after the owners of more than half its shares gave the green light to the buyout.
The $434bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named Edwin Cass as its first dedicated chief investment officer.
Boston-based buyout house Berkshire Partners has teamed with veteran food business executive Javier Vélez-Bautista to launch Latin food and drink-focused El Dorado Foods.
Chinese property manager Sunac Services Holdings has hit the road for its Hong Kong listing, eyeing HK$8.7bn ($1.1bn) in fresh equity.
Ares Management-backed Volery Capital Partners has completed a growth equity investment in clean energy and project development asset manager Sustainable Development Capital.
Baring Private Equity Asia has agreed a buyout of digital engineering and IT specialist Virtusa in a deal which values the business at about $2bn.
Chicago-based private equity house ParkerGale has bought a majority stake in workload automation software business SMA Technologies.
