Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A total of 1,256 VC funding deals were announced in the UK during January-August 2021, while the disclosed funding value of these deals stood at US$19.6bn. "The UK is the key
H.I.G. closes first European buyout fund at $2.4bn From PIonline.com: H.I.G. Capital closed its first European middle-market buyout fund, the H.I.G. Europe Middle Market LBO Fund, at euro;2 billion ($2.4 billion), a news release shows.
Eurazeo is set to raise its stake in Kurma Partners, a French venture capital firm specialising in biotechnology and medical innovation, to 70.6%.
Although the UK government's social care funding reform has provoked industry jitters, risks are quantifiable, and the package overall may boost private equity investment and redress ESG shortcomings related to carer welfare, according to a
Kibo Ventures has formed a continuation vehicle for its debut fund in a secondary deal backed by HarbourVest.
Opalesque Industry Update - Ransomware attacks can cost organizations huge amounts of money, and their frequency is on the rise. Ransoms range from thousands to millions of dollars. If the ransom isn't paid or the
Global investment giant HarbourVest has hauled in more than $890m for the final close of its debut direct lending fund. The post HarbourVest continues busy fundraising year with $890m-plus close of debut direct lending fund
Clearhaven Partners, a private equity firm launched by a pair of former Riverside senior execs, has scored more than $312m for its debut fundraise. The oversubscribed fund will target lower middle market technology companies with
SME-focused investment house Capza has hit a €200m final close for its debut fund dedicated to growth technology investing, striding past its initial target. The post Capza clears target for debut growth tech fundraise, hits €200m
Apax Partners has hit the $1.75bn hard cap for its second fund dedicated to high-growth tech dealmaking. The post Apax reaches $1.75bn hard cap for second Digital Fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it has completed a major investment in a joint venture with WS Development and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”) for 400
The watchdog has found stewardship reports to be lacking, with asset managers missing clear risks despite their love for ESG
LA-based private equity house Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has made the debut investment from its $1.38bn third lower mid-market fund by picking up In-Place Machining Company. The post Levine Leichtman strikes debut deal for new
Section Partners, a specialist investor providing financing for stock and option holders of late-stage venture capital-backed companies, has raised $245m across a pair of new funds. The post VC liquidity specialist Section Partners seals huge
Climate tech is hot, but VCs can t forget about water From Crunch Base: amp;quot;It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, oceans, and land.amp;quot; These fiery words come from the latest landmark
