Europe, Israel-focused Flashpoint expands to US to bolster transatlantic opportunities

Flashpoint Venture Capital, a tech investor focused on expanding Europe and Israel-based startups internationally, has opened its first US office. The post Europe, Israel-focused Flashpoint expands to US to bolster transatlantic opportunities first appeared on

CRV raises first $1bn early-stage fund amid rising round sizes, valuations

Veteran venture capital house CRV has raised $1.5bn across two new funds, including its first-ever $1bn early-stage vehicle. The post CRV raises first $1bn early-stage fund amid rising round sizes, valuations first appeared on AltAssets

Nordic Capital set for imminent €9bn close for Europe’s biggest PE fund this year – report

Nordic Capital is within a couple of weeks of hitting a €9bn final close for its latest flagship fund, conference delegates have been told. The post Nordic Capital set for imminent €9bn close for Europe’s

Agilitas bolsters team with two new hires in London

Mid-market sponsor Agilitas has hired Philip Krinks as an ESG transformation consultant and Arnaud Moreels to its investment team.

MassMutual triples funding for first-time fund managers in expanded First Fund initiative

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company will dedicate an extra $100m to backing first-time fund managers, double its previous commitment from its First Fund initiative. The post MassMutual triples funding for first-time fund managers in expanded

500 Emerging Europe set for EUR 70m fund close by year-end

Turkish VC firm 500 Emerging Europe plans to hold the final close for its second early-stage fund by the end of this year, general partner Arin Ozkula told this news service.

Nordic Capital nears EUR 9bn final close for Fund XI

Nordic Capital is heading for a EUR 9bn final close for its 11th flagship fund “in a couple of weeks”, said Scott Church, co-founder of Rede Partners, during the BVCA summit today; Rede is acting

BVCA Summit: “smart and ethical decisions” needed from PE, minister says

UK treasury minister Richard Fuller MP highlighted the role that the private capital industry can play in the government’s growth plan, as well as how this plan can support the industry itself, speaking at panel

Antin’s fund sizes continue to soar as firm hits halfway for €10bn-targeting Fund V

Antin Infrastructure Partners' huge fundraising progress continues, with the firm reaching the halfway point for its €10bn-targeting Fund V. The post Antin’s fund sizes continue to soar as firm hits halfway for €10bn-targeting Fund V

GIC anchors Asia Pacific real assets giant ESR’s A$1bn-targeting logistics fundraise

Asia Pacific real asset management major ESR Group is more than half way to the its A$1bn target for its develop-to-core logistics fund after hitting an anchor close. The post GIC anchors Asia Pacific real

New Harbor Capital Named in Inc.’s 2022 List of Founder-Friendly…

New Harbor Capital is grateful to be included for the third consecutive year in Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the private equity and venture capital firms with the best track...(PRWeb October 06, 2022)Read the

Africa records one of its strongest-ever halves for private capital investment

Africa has scored one of its strongest six months of private equity and venture capital investment ever, with $4.7bn of new capital flowing into companies in the continent. The post Africa records one of its

Stafford Capital leverages central bank rate rises to launch direct lending, speciality finance fund

Stafford Capital Partners has launced a new open-ended direct lending and speciality finance fund. The post Stafford Capital leverages central bank rate rises to launch direct lending, speciality finance fund first appeared on AltAssets Private

Private capital AUM set to double to over $18tn in next five years

Global private capital assets under management is expected to almost double to $18.3tn by the end of 2027 as investors continue to seek alternative sources of returns in an uncertain economic environment. The post Private

Capvis bets on LP pivot to ‘traditional’ sectors from venture, growth strategies

Swiss GP Capvis believes that LPs are now moving towards private equity managers focused on investing in traditional sectors after years of strong performance from venture and growth strategies, said CEO Daniel Flaig.

Sista launches €100m-targeting fund to back female founders, gender-balanced teams

NGO Sista has launched a €100m early stage European venture capital fund dedicated to backing female founders and gender balanced teams. The post Sista launches €100m-targeting fund to back female founders, gender-balanced teams first appeared

83North looks to add to 14 unicorns with new $400m fund

London and Tel Aviv-based VC investor 83North - formerly known as Greylock IL - has raised $400m for its latest flagship fund. The post 83North looks to add to 14 unicorns with new $400m fund

EQT bolsters sustainability team with hire from Nordea

EQT has hired Ylva Hannestad as Transformation Lead Sustainable Finance & Client Relations from Nordea to work between EQT’s client and sustainability teams, according to a press release.

GP Profile: Verdane looks to step up portfolio deal deployment

Oslo-headquartered technology-focused GP Verdane is expecting to see an increase in portfolio deal opportunities as VCs and sponsors weigh up options for their existing portfolios, Director Merle Price and Partner Henrik Aspen told Unquote.

AE Industrial Partners brings in veteran fundraiser Short in wake of Fund III launch

Aerospace, defence and government services-focused buyout house AE Industrial Partners has brought in asset management veteran Charles Short as head of capital formation. The post AE Industrial Partners brings in veteran fundraiser Short in wake of

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