Africa's ongoing rise as a startups superpower received a massive boost last year with $5.2bn of venture capital investment - more than the previous seven years combined, new research shows. The post Africa soars to
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to buy Investindustrial's sintered stone specialist Neolith after three years in the latter's portfolio. The post CVC buys Investindustrial’s sintered stone specialist Neolith after three-year hold first appeared on AltAssets
Global buyout giant EQT has set a €21.5bn hard cap for its mammoth new flagship fundraise, almost exactly a year after raising a hefty €15.6bn for its predecessor vehicle. The announcement comes three months after
17Capital has raised $2.9bn to close what is believed to be the largest private credit fund raised since 2009. The post 17Capital closes biggest private credit fund raised since 2009 on $2.9bn first appeared on
Denver-based private equity house Rallyday Partners has pulled in $205m to close its second fund after just two months of capital raising. The post Two-time Olympian sees sophomore Rallyday Partners fund reach $205m final close
Serena Ventures, the investment firm of tennis star Serena Williams, has made a seven-figure investment in sports marketing tech start-up OpenSponsorship. The post Serena Williams’ investment firm backs sports marketing tech start-up OpenSponsorship first appeared
Private equity firms have expressed interest in participating in a deal for Twitter, Reuters reported quoting people familiar with the matter. The post Private equity firms show interests in a Twitter deal – report first
Healthcare-focused buyout house ArchiMed has agreed to take medical device maker Natus Medical private for $1.2bn. The post ArchiMed to take medical device maker Natus Medical private for $1.2bn first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
DSG Consumer Partners has reached a first close on $63m on its fourth fund, AVCJ reported. The post DSG Consumer Partners holds first close for $120m-target fourth fund – report first appeared on AltAssets Private
TiLT Capital Partners has hold a first close for energy transition sector-focused TiLT Capital Fund I on €145m. The post TiLT Capital Partners holds first close for energy transition-focused Fund I first appeared on AltAssets
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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.
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
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
