Lime Rock hails opportunity from ‘capital flight’ from US oil and gas as it closes new, smaller Resources fund

Energy-focused private equity house Lime Rock Partners has struck a $538m final close for its fifth oil and gas-focused Resources fund - well down on the total it collected for its 2016 predecessor in the strategy.

Angel / Venture
Bogazici Ventures to establish three pre-IPO VC funds

Bogazici Ventures to establish three pre-IPO VC funds

Bogazici Ventures, a Turkey-based venture capital firm, is planning to launch three pre-IPO funds to invest in biotech, gaming and fintech startups, executive board member Baris Ozistek told Unquote.

PKF O’Connor Davies Hires Rachel DiDio as Partner

Accomplished domestic and international audit professional brings 15 years of experience to new role(PRWeb March 15, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/pkf_oconnor_davies_hires_rachel_didio_as_partner/prweb18556095.htm

KKR Closes $17 Billion Global Infrastructure Fund

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors IV (the “Fund”), a $17 billion fund focused on pursuing global infrastructure investment opportunities

KKR Builds Investment Services Capabilities in Real Estate Credit with Appointment of Lindsey Wright

NEW YORK & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the appointment of Lindsey Wright as Managing Director and Head of Investment Services for the firm’s real estate credit business in the United States. In the newly

Portfolio Company News
Evoco promotes Sormani to partner

Evoco promotes Sormani to partner

Switzerland-headquartered specialised portfolio investor Evoco has announced the promotion of Lorenzo Gregory Sormani to partner.

Limited Partners
ESG from ‘nice to have’ to prerequisite for almost all LPs – survey

ESG from ‘nice to have’ to prerequisite for almost all LPs – survey

The vast majority (98%) of LPs say that ESG considerations are affecting their investment decisions, according to Adams Street Partners’ 2022 Global Investor Survey.

Software and Hi-Tech
Queen's Park Equity backs Blue Ribbon MBO

Queen's Park Equity backs Blue Ribbon MBO

Queen’s Park Equity has backed an MBO of Blue Ribbon, a UK-based support provider for people with learning difficulties and autism.

KKR raises $17bn for huge new infra fund, more than double size of 2018 predecessor

Global buyout giant KKR has surged to an enormous $17bn final close for its latest global infrastructure fund, more than twice the amount it collected for its predecessor in the strategy. The post KKR raises $17bn

Sorenson Ventures seals $150m Fund II close to carry on enterprise software, cybersecurity focus

Sorenson Ventures has closed on $150m for its second fund focused on enterprise software and security companies. The post Sorenson Ventures seals $150m Fund II close to carry on enterprise software, cybersecurity focus first appeared

Makers Fund closes $500m Fund III to back gaming products from inception to global scaling

Interactive entertainment-focused venture capital firm Makers Fund has closed its largest fund to date at $500m. The post Makers Fund closes $500m Fund III to back gaming products from inception to global scaling first appeared

Telecom Italia to start formal talks with KKR for its €10.8bn takeover offer

The board of Telecom Italia has held a meeting and decided to start formal talks with KKR for its potential €10.8bn takeover offer. The post Telecom Italia to start formal talks with KKR for its

Exclusive: Battery Ventures brings in over $3.5bn across new flagship, late stage capital funds

Battery Ventures has hauled in more than $3bn for its giant new flagship fundraise, just two years after closing its record-breaking predecessor funds in the strategy. The post Exclusive: Battery Ventures brings in over $3.5bn

Veteran digital media transformation expert Annette Thomas joins General Atlantic

Growth equity major General Atlantic has brought in former Guardian Media Group CEO Annette Thomas as a senior advisor. The post Veteran digital media transformation expert Annette Thomas joins General Atlantic first appeared on AltAssets

Kleiner veteran Ted Schlein’s cybersecurity VC firm Ballistic already near $250m Fund I goal

Ballistic Ventures, the early-stage cybersecurity VC investor launched three months ago by Kleiner Perkins general partner Ted Schlein, is within a whisker of its $250m goal for its debut fundraise. The post Kleiner veteran Ted

VC fund of funds firm formed by ex-49ers stars picks up capital for new flagship vehicle

Northgate Capital, the VC fund of funds house formed by a pair of ex-San Francisco 49ers stars, has hauled in capital towards its latest flagship fund of funds vehicle. The post VC fund of funds firm

Manufacturing and Industrial
IK taps Lincoln for 2Connect exit

IK taps Lincoln for 2Connect exit

2Connect’s private equity owner IK Partners is working with Lincoln International on a secondary sale of the Netherlands-headquartered cable and connectors manufacturer, two sources familiar with the situation said.

Fintech and Finance
Permira's Golden Goose in talks with banks over potential New York IPO

Permira's Golden Goose in talks with banks over potential New York IPO

Golden Goose, an Italian fashion house controlled by private equity group Permira, has started early work on a potential IPO, several sources familiar with the situation said.

Software and Hi-Tech
Initiative & Finance eyes EUR 350m fund close ‘as soon as possible’

Initiative & Finance eyes EUR 350m fund close ‘as soon as possible’

French sponsor Initiative & Finance is looking to hold a final close for its Tomorrow Private Equity Fund “as soon as possible”, partner and head of mid-cap Baudouin d'Hérouville told Unquote.

Portfolio Company News
Vision Group and KKR acquire first residential portfolio in Bavaria

Vision Group and KKR acquire first residential portfolio in Bavaria

Mannheim, Dingolfing, 11. March 2022 – Vision Group, a residential real estate investor has acquired a residential portfolio of 163 units in Dingolfing, Lower Bavaria, jointly with KKR, a leading global investment group. It marks

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