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FINTOP Capital closes third fund, names two new partners

Fintech B2B SaaS-focused venture capital firm FINTOP Capital has closed its third fund on $220m. The post FINTOP Capital closes third fund, names two new partners first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Ardian exits majority stake in Opteven to Apax

Ardian has sold its majority shareholding in Lyon-based Opteven, a roadside assistance and breakdown insurance provider, to Apax Partners.

KKR, ANZ talks for potential $3bn MYOB buyout are over

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has dropped talks with KKR for the potential A$4.5bn ($3.04bn) buyout of software firm MYOB. The post KKR, ANZ talks for potential $3bn MYOB buyout are over first appeared

KKR in talks with ANZ for MYOB divestment, deal said to be over A$4.5bn

KKR is in talks with the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group to divest software firm MYOB. Local media said the deal can be priced at over A$4.5bn ($3.04bn). The post KKR in talks with

Mubadala leads equity raise in Wefox's USD 400m Series D

Berlin-based insurtech platform Wefox has reached a USD 4.5bn valuation in a Series D round backed by existing investors, with sovereign wealth fund Mubadala leading the equity raise.

NFP Enters Second Year of Partnership with New York City Football Club…

As the Official Insurance Broker of the 2021 MLS Cup Champions, NFP is elevating community impact in the greater New York City area(PRWeb June 08, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/nfp_enters_second_year_of_partnership_with_new_york_city_football_club_with_a_continued_focus_on_community/prweb18724927.htm

Ardian invests in TA Associates-backed Odealim

French private equity house Ardian has acquired a co-controlling stake in Groupe Odealim, alongside TA Associates, which has been the French insurance broker’s majority shareholder since 2018.

Guggenheim participates in Acisure funding round at $23bn valuation

Guggenheim Investments and Oak Hill Advisors have participated in a funding round in insurance broker Acrisure, valuing the company at $23bn. The post Guggenheim participates in Acisure funding round at $23bn valuation first appeared on

Andreessen Horowitz raises huge $4.5bn crypto fund as bitcoin, altcoins continue to slump

Venture capital major Andreessen Horowitz has doubled down on its belief in the future of the cryptocurrency market by hauling in $4.5bn for a new fund. The post Andreessen Horowitz raises huge $4.5bn crypto fund

Second director-level hire in weeks for Lead Capital Partners sees Carl Grote join team

Healthcare-focused buyout house Lead Capital Partners has made its second director-level hire in just a few weeks by bringing in Carl Grote. Grote previously worked in the investment banking departments of Janney Montgomery Scott and Robert

Tikehau, Unilever, Axa form EUR 1bn impact fund

Tikehau Capital, consumer conglomerate Unilever and insurance company Axa have announced the launch of a regenerative agricultural fund with a EUR 1bn target.

Carlyle to buy into NSM Insurance at $1.775bn valuation

Global buyout giant Carlyle has agreed to buy NSM Insurance Group from  White Mountains Insurance at a valuation of $1.775bn. The post Carlyle to buy into NSM Insurance at $1.775bn valuation first appeared on AltAssets

Resolution Ventures reaches first close for new fintech fundraise – report

Singapore-based venture capital firm Resolution Ventures has reportedly held the first close of its new $20m investment fund. The post Resolution Ventures reaches first close for new fintech fundraise – report first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Aquiline almost doubles predecessor to close Technology Growth Fund II on $365m

Fintech-focused investor Aquiline Capital Partners has held a final close of Aquiline Technology Growth Fund II on $365m of commitment, nearly doubling the close of the first fund. The post Aquiline almost doubles predecessor to close Technology

Force Over Mass leads GBP 115m round for Outfund

Force Over Mass (FOM) has led a GBP 115m Series A equity capital and debt funding round for UK-based fintech company Outfund. The fundraising also saw the participation of PostFinance, 1818 Venture Capital, and Tribe

Musk Says He Has the Means to Buy Twitter, but Investors Aren’t So Sure

Elon Musk could pledge his Tesla shares, borrow from banks or team up with private equity to raise the funds. Each option comes with caveats.

Kotak Mahindra PE arm said to be raising a $1.5bn India-focused special opportunities credit fund

Kotak Investment Advisors, the private equity arm of Indian banking giant Kotak Mahindra Group is said to be back in the market for a $1.5bn fundraise, 50% increase from its predecessor. The post Kotak Mahindra

Goldman Sachs, B Capital lead new funding round in Newfront at £2.2bn valuation

Goldman Sachs Asset Management and B Capital have led a new funding round in insurance brokerage platform Newfront boosting at a £2.2bn valuation. The post Goldman Sachs, B Capital lead new funding round in Newfront

Parcom prepares insurance provider TAF for exit

TAF is being prepared for sale by its private equity backer Parcom, which has hired Rothschild to oversee its exit from the Netherlands-based insurance provider, four sources familiar with the situation said.

KKR Invests in Shriram General Insurance

JAIPUR, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Shriram General Insurance Company (“Shriram General Insurance”, “SGI” or “the Company”), a leading general insurance company backed by Indian financial services conglomerate Shriram Group and

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