KKR uses playbook to invest through the crisis

KKR’s European private equity bosses tell Mark Latham how the firm’s playbook has allowed them to lean into investments during the pandemic, about the impact of Brexit and the firm’s expansion plans.

Far from being dismissed by institutional investors amid Covid, ESG has been brought into focus by the pandemic

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to rage across the globe, it would be understandable to think institutional investors might have put ESG considerations to one side - but new research from bfinance seems to prove

The week in review: Shenzhen merges mainboard with SME board, CSRC strengthens ESG disclosures, MOU sealed for Wealth Management Connect

In this round-up, China’s securities regulator approves the consolidation of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s main board and the SME board, listed companies are required to update investors with information related to their environmental, social and

European tech investor Frontline strikes €70m final close for third seed fundraise

Seed investor Frontline Ventures has scored €70m for the final close of its third fund targeting early-stage European tech startups.

Haas to lead new ESG capital markets team at NatWest

NatWest Markets has created a new climate and environmental, social and governance (ESG) capital markets team, which will be led by Caroline Haas.

Vena Energy returns with tap

Renewable energy company Vena Energy was back in the bond market on Wednesday with a $175m tap of its debut green bond.

Sino Group adds to sustainability-linked loan momentum

Hong Kong property developer Sino Group has converted a HK$1bn ($129m) loan sealed last year into a sustainability-linked deal, in line with its goals of embracing ESG across its operations.

Regulators weaken green disclosure rules to please investors

European financial regulators have bowed to pressure from investment firms and their trade bodies, and look set to weaken the requirements of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, a central part of the EU's Sustainable Finance

Consortium in €10m round for NexWafe

A consortium of venture capital and corporate investors has backed a €10m funding round for photovoltaic wafer production startup NexWafe.

Big debt fund commitments head $2.1bn of new investments from Florida SBA – report

Private equity majors Centerbridge and Cerberus Capital Management were the big winners from $2.1bn of new commitments from the Florida State Board of Administration.

Moonfire leads $2.2m round for Mindstone

Moonfire Ventures has led a $2.2m funding round for learning platform Mindstone.

Advent, Columbus lead €22.6m round for Highlight Therapeutics

Advent Life Sciences and Columbus Venture Partners have led a €22.6m funding round for Spanish immuno-oncology specialist Highlight Therapeutics.

Veteran venture capital house SJF seals $175m Fund V final close

Veteran early-stage investment house SJF Ventures has closed its biggest fund yet after bringing in $175m for the final close of the vehicle.

Top Tier Capital closes on $1.2bn across Fund IX, third Velocity fund, separate accounts

Top Tier Capital Partners has hauled in close to $1.2bn across a pair of new funds and several separate accounts.

ICG appoints Laurant as co-head of special situations

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) has appointed Lionel Laurant as managing director and co-head of special situations.

Asian secondaries specialist TR Capital collects $350m in hard cap Fund IV close

Secondaries-focused Asian private equity house TR Capital has struck a $350m hard cap final close for its fourth flagship fundraise.

Sapphire Ventures shines with $1.7bn of new capital to celebrate 10 years of independence

Sapphire Ventures has scored $1.7bn of new capital across a string of new funds, which will primarily be used to ramp up the firm's investments in Series B through IPO enterprise tech companies.

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