DN Capital holds final close for fifth fund on €300m

London-headquartered DN Capital has announced the final close of DN Capital Global Venture Capital V (GVC V) on €300m, surpassing its €200m target.

Uzbekistan mandates for innovative dual currency SDG offering

The Republic of Uzbekistan is seeking to capitalise on a successful dual currency bond it sold just months ago, by returning to the bond market to sell a dollar and Uzbek som-denominated bond that also

Shamrock Capital follows last month’s $1bn fundraise by closing debut debt vehicle

Shamrock Capital has followed last month's $1bn raise for a new buyout and growth vehicle with the final close of its debut debt opportunities fund. The post Shamrock Capital follows last month’s $1bn fundraise by

Stirling Square acquires Sustainable Agro Solutions

Stirling Square Capital Partners has acquired Spain-based agricultural biostimulants producer Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS).

How Revival Healthcare turned belief in a brand new niche into a $500m sophomore fund

The already intensely heated pharmaceutical and medical investment market has grown even more competitive over the past year thanks to rising interest amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Consolidation within the market has also seen the bar

Eurazeo to sell early education business Grandir to InfraVia

Eurazeo has entered exclusive negotiations with French infrastructure investor InfraVia for the sale of its 41% stake in Grandir, an operator of nurseries and schools.

Investment giant StepStone buys VC major Greenspring Associates, deal could reach $800m

The $420bn-managing investment giant StepStone Group has bought venture capital major Greenspring Associates in a deal worth up to $800m. The post Investment giant StepStone buys VC major Greenspring Associates, deal could reach $800m first

BlackRock’s $500m-targeting climate infra fund attracts big government, institutional backing for first close

Investment giant BlackRock has picked up more than $250m for the first close of a new fund focused on investing in climate infrastructure across emerging markets. The post BlackRock’s $500m-targeting climate infra fund attracts big

Pros from Pittsburgh Launch Continuim

A new private equity firm, Continuim Equity Partners, has been founded in Pittsburgh to invest in family and founder-owned manufacturers and industrial businesses. Continuim’s investment team is led by Managing Partner George Pilafas who has

Gridiron Adds Operations Pro

Gridiron Capital has added Jon Bostock to its team as an operating partner and CEO in residence. Mr. Bostock has more than 16 years of senior management experience in the areas of marketing and branding,

Sphera Switches Sponsors at $1.4B Valuation

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Sphera, a provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) software, data, and consulting services, from Genstar Capital. The buy of Sphera from Genstar values the business at $1.4 billion. Blackstone

Crest Rock Partners Invests in CloudNine

Crest Rock Partners has acquired CloudNine, a provider of e-discovery software used by corporations, law firms, governments, and legal service professionals. CloudNine’s software is used to process, review, produce, and perform legal discovery. The company

LBO France's Groupe RG completes impact refinancing

Personal protective equipment (PPE) distributor Groupe RG – a portfolio company of LBO France – has announced a refinancing via an impact loan from new and existing debt providers.

US, UK ranked as most attractive countries for PE investment – study

The US and the UK top the list of countries most attractive to investors, according to the latest edition of the Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness Index.

Carlyle Group’s Mark Jenkins on the mid-year outlook for credit investors

The firm’s head of global credit discusses the challenges facing investors this year and the potential impact of holding interest rates steady

If City firms are serious about ESG, they should start with staff welfare

While all the talk is of sustainability, workloads have become unsustainable

Spotlight on Spacs: Green power

The confluence of two of Wall Street’s most talked-about acronyms – Spacs and ESG – has lit a fire under Europe's burgeoning blank-cheque vehicle market, writes Ryan Gould

Hongkong Land makes green debut

Hongkong Land Co sold its debut $500m green bond on Tuesday, with support from ESG focused investors helping it achieve tight pricing.

Sino-Ocean weathers market storm

Sino-Ocean Group Holding was forced to pay up for its green bond this week, as weakened sentiment around Chinese high yield property credits spilled into the investment grade market.

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