Ex-Encore Consumer Capital, Wafra senior execs eye up to $125m for debut Seaside Equity Partners fundraise

Seaside Equity Partners, a private equity house launched by former managing directors at Encore Consumer Capital and Wafra, is out eyeing up to $125m for its debut fundraise.

Rede Partners brings in veteran LP, GP advisor Eric Ellul as first ever chairman, makes two senior hires

Private equity placement agent Rede Partners has brought in hugely experienced industry advisor Eric Ellul as its first chairman alongside two new senior hires.

Schroders buys £2bn family office Sandaire in UK wealth push

The deal comes after Schroders made a big push into the UK wealth management sector after launching Schroders Wealth in 2019 — a joint venture with Lloyds Banking Group

Private equity becomes more attractive to investors amid Covid-19 pandemic

According to a Schroders poll of 650 institutional investors, 79% indicated a global economic slowdown will have the biggest impact on investments over the next 12 months

Tech-tonic: How the global pandemic is driving a shift in investment data

Investment advisers are updating their platforms to deliver faster and better information to their clients during the coronavirus crisis

Most Forwarded: Opalesque most forwarded article – week 38: Apollo jumps into impact investing with a new team

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Apollo Global Management is venturing into the world of impact investing, following some of its biggest peers in targeting funds dedicated to sustainability. The New York-based global alternative investment manager announced

Financial Sponsor Pro Joins BGL

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) has hired Heather Mosbacher Reiner as a managing director in the firm’s financial sponsor coverage group. Ms. Reiner will be based in New York City. Ms. Reiner has more

Houlihan Lokey Expands Industrials Group

Houlihan Lokey (HL) has hired Richard Hoh as a managing director in its industrials group. Mr. Hoh will be part of the firm’s industrial technology subsector team, focusing primarily on electronic components as well as

CVC to buy Greek food company Vivartia from Marfin

CVC Capital Partners is acquiring Greek food specialist Vivartia Holdings from listed investment company Marfin Investment Group (MIG).

PE firms increasingly paying themselves dividends through new portfolio company debt – report

Private equity firms are using portfolio company loans to pay themselves dividends at the highest ratio in five years as demand for corporate debt soars amid the coronavirus crisis.

Greylock ready to invest in “incredible moment in time for tech” with new $1bn fund

Greylock Partners has raised another $1bn fund as it looks to profit from an "incredible moment in time for technology".

Atlassian reveals $50m venture capital fund to back cloud-based products, services

Australian software company Atlassian has raised a $50m venture capital fund to target cloud-based products and services.

Evolution Equity on the road for second fund – report

Venture capital investor Evolution Equity Partners is on the road for its second fund, which is targeting $250m, according to a report from Czech Republic-based publication E15.

Questa Capital reaches $348m hard cap final close for sophomore fundraise

Healthcare-focused venture capital house Questa Capital has reached a $348m final close for its sophomore fundraise.

Quantum computing specialist Seeqc gets EQT Ventures backing in $22.4m Series A

Digital quantum computing company Seeqc has scored $22.4m in a Series A round led by EQT Ventures.

Acko secures $60m in Series D led by Munich Re Ventures

Acko General Insurance has reportedly netted $60m in a Series D round led by Munich Re Ventures.

KKR Acquires Industrial Distribution Property in Phoenix

Core Plus Real Estate Strategy Adds Third Industrial Asset to Portfolio NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of an industrial distribution property in Phoenix, Arizona for a purchase

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