Highland Europe, Eurazeo lead Descartes EUR 120m fundraise

Descartes Underwriting, an insurance technology company that specialises in climate-based risk, has raised a EUR 120m Series B led by Highland Europe and Eurazeo.

Veteran CVC co-founder Steve Koltes prepares to step down from active role, 29 years after launching firm

CVC Capital co-founder Steve Koltes is stepping down from an active role at the firm 29 years after launching the private equity giant. The post Veteran CVC co-founder Steve Koltes prepares to step down from

CVC co-founder Koltes to step back in 2022

CVC Capital Partners has announced that co-founder and co-chair Steve Koltes is to step back from holding an active role as of 1 October 2022.

Blackstone brings $11bn of new buying power to Asia with final close of second dedicated fund

Private equity giant Blackstone has $11bn of new buying power in Asia thanks to the hefty final close of its second fund targeting the region. The post Blackstone brings $11bn of new buying power to

One Equity Partners to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m

One Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m. The post One Equity Partners to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

GTCR raises $2bn for first growth fund, eyes deals too small for $7.5bn flagship Fund XIII

GTCR has hit a $2bn final close for its first fund dedicated to growth deals too small for its $7.5bn flagship fund. The post GTCR raises $2bn for first growth fund, eyes deals too small

PE megadeals set to rise in 2022 as buyout houses help global M&A thrive: PitchBook

Private equity dealmaking hit an all-time high in 2021, and signals point to an equally active 2022 according to a new report from PitchBook. The post PE megadeals set to rise in 2022 as buyout

Aviation-focused investor Castlelake hauls in $1.6bn amid ‘compelling opportunities’ to deploy capital

Aviation investment-focused private equity specialist Castlelake has hit a $1.6bn final close for its latest fundraises. The post Aviation-focused investor Castlelake hauls in $1.6bn amid ‘compelling opportunities’ to deploy capital first appeared on AltAssets Private

Lucern Capital closes debut fund to target Carolinas real estate opportunity

Real estate private equity firm Lucern Capital Partners has closed its debut fund targeting multifamily and mixed-use assets it believes would benefit from strategic value-add initiatives. The post Lucern Capital closes debut fund to target

Centerbridge soars past second real estate fund target to reach $2.3bn final close

Centerbridge Partners has sealed a storming fundraise by closing its second real estate fund on $2.3bn, well above its initial $1.5bn target. The post Centerbridge soars past second real estate fund target to reach $2.3bn

Beringea promotes three to partner

VC firm Beringea has announced the promotion of Maria Wagner, Vanessa Evanson-Goddard and Eyal Malinger to partner.

GP Profile: Triton lays out ESG plans

Triton's head of ESG, Graeme Ardus, and recently appointed head of sustainable investing, Ashim Paun, tell Harriet Matthews how the GP is continuing to integrate ESG into its due diligence, deal-making and fundraising processes

Asia Alternatives seals $2bn for biggest fundraising series in its 15-year history

Asian fund of funds major Asia Alternatives has hauled in $2bn for the biggest fundraise since it was founded in 2006. The post Asia Alternatives seals $2bn for biggest fundraising series in its 15-year history

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