New buyout firm Rockets Capital holds $200m first close to invest in electric vehicle market

Newly-established Rockets Capital has held a fist close of over $200m for its maiden fund. The post New buyout firm Rockets Capital holds $200m first close to invest in electric vehicle market first appeared on

Sector pioneer Blockchain Capital eyes up to $400m for new flagship fund, first opportunities vehicle

Blockchain industry investment pioneer Blockchain Capital is already back in the market with the successor to last year's $300m fourth fund - and is also collecting capital for its debut Opportunities Fund. The post Sector

Event
Nordic M&A to withstand mounting macro and geopolitical pressures – panel

Nordic M&A to withstand mounting macro and geopolitical pressures – panel

The Nordic M&A market will remain resilient in the face of macroeconomic and geopolitical issues, dealmakers said at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce M&A event in London last Thursday (10th March).

Chicago buyout veteran Frontenac soars to $520m hard cap to close 12th flagship fundraise

Veteran Chicago buyout house Frontenac has hit a $520m hard cap close for its oversubscribed 12th fund, well above its initial $425m target. The post Chicago buyout veteran Frontenac soars to $520m hard cap to

Appointments
KKR hires Workday co-CEO as tech advisor

KKR hires Workday co-CEO as tech advisor

Global private equity firm KKR has hired Chano Fernandez, the co-CEO of Workday, to advise on tech investments in Europe and North America.

Frazier Healthcare Partners soars past last life sciences fund total with new $987m fund close

Frazier Healthcare Partners has beaten its goal for its latest life sciences-focused fundraise by picking up $987m for a final close of the vehicle. The post Frazier Healthcare Partners soars past last life sciences fund

B2B specialist Serent Capital raises first $1bn-plus vehicle in rapid fundraising process

B2B investment specialist Serent Capital has closed its first $1bn fund after less than 100 days of capital raising for the vehicle. The post B2B specialist Serent Capital raises first $1bn-plus vehicle in rapid fundraising

Politics
Advent acquires minority stake in Medius

Advent acquires minority stake in Medius

Advent International has acquired a minority stake in Medius, a Sweden-based spend management software company. Marlin Equity Partners is reinvesting in the business holding a majority stake; it initially invested in the business in August

Pharma and Healthcare
Hg gears up for MEDIFOX DAN exit

Hg gears up for MEDIFOX DAN exit

MEDIFOX DAN, a German healthcare software company, is being prepped for exit by sponsor Hg, four sources familiar with the situation said.

GroGuru Joins the CEO Water Mandate

GroGuru commits to adopting and implementing a comprehensive approach to water management(PRWeb March 17, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/groguru_joins_the_ceo_water_mandate/prweb18552659.htm

EdisonLearning Virtual Curriculum Receives Quality Matters…

Four EdisonLearning courses have earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark(PRWeb March 17, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/edisonlearning_virtual_curriculum_receives_quality_matters_certification/prweb18557640.htm

Prudent Growth Acquires Patriot Square Shopping Center in Cordova, TN

Prudent Growth has completed its acquisition of the Patriot Square shopping center in Cordova, TN.(PRWeb March 17, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/prudent_growth_acquires_patriot_square_shopping_center_in_cordova_tn/prweb18563237.htm

Software and Hi-Tech
WestBridge acquires Smart Capital Technology in MBO

WestBridge acquires Smart Capital Technology in MBO

Lower mid-market sponsor WestBridge has backed an MBO of Smart Capital Technology (SCT) investing GBP 17m in the UK-based bespoke IT services company.

Kieran P. Murphy, Former CEO of GE Healthcare, Joins Gamma Biosciences as Executive Chairman

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gamma Biosciences, a global life sciences company formed by KKR to serve the advanced therapy market with best-in-class bioprocessing solutions, today announced that Kieran P. Murphy will join its Board of

Chano Fernandez, Co-CEO of Workday, Joins KKR as Senior Advisor

Appointment further builds on KKR’s position as one of the largest global private equity investors in software and technology LONDON, England & MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the

Pharma and Healthcare
Boots sale stumbles against limited financing availability

Boots sale stumbles against limited financing availability

The sale of UK-based pharmacy chain Boots may struggle to get over the finish line as bidders face limited financing options to back the prospective buyout, according to six sources familiar with the matter.

Software and Hi-Tech
BEX Capital raises USD 765m for Fund IV

BEX Capital raises USD 765m for Fund IV

France-headquartered private equity secondaries fund-of-funds investor BEX Capital has announced that it has raised USD 765m for BEX Fund IV.

General Partners
Capital D-led consortium acquires Phrasee

Capital D-led consortium acquires Phrasee

Mid-market GP capital D has acquired a majority stake in Phrasee, a London-based AI-powered copywriting technology group.

National security tech investor Shield Capital beats $120m target for debut fundraise

National security tech investor Shield Capital has beaten its $120m target for the final close of its debut fundraise. The post National security tech investor Shield Capital beats $120m target for debut fundraise first appeared

Advent buys into Marlin Equity’s payment automation, procurement specialist Medius

Advent International has picked up a minority stake in Marlin Equity Partners-backed source to pay solutions business Medius. The post Advent buys into Marlin Equity’s payment automation, procurement specialist Medius first appeared on AltAssets Private

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