BMG and KKR Acquire Music Interests of Rock Icons ZZ Top

BERLIN & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global music company BMG and global investment firm KKR today announced that they have acquired the entire music interests of American rock icons ZZ Top. This press release features multimedia.

Francisco Partners acquires healthcare administrative software provider Office Ally

Tech-focused buyout house Francisco Partners has acquired healthcare administrative software provider Office Ally. The post Francisco Partners acquires healthcare administrative software provider Office Ally first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Angel / Venture
Korify launches debut VC fund with USD 100m target

Korify launches debut VC fund with USD 100m target

Korify Capital has launched Korify Capital Fund One, a venture capital fund with a USD 100m target that will invest in biotechnology firms involved with the treatment of mental illnesses and age-related diseases.

L Catterton bought into Japanese hair and skincare brand Cosme Company

Global consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has made a strategic investment in Ci FLAVORS, the owner of Japanese hair and skincare brand Cosme Company. The post L Catterton bought into Japanese hair and skincare

Software and Hi-Tech
Adams Street closes 2021 Global Fund on USD 832m

Adams Street closes 2021 Global Fund on USD 832m

Adams Street Partners has held a final close for Adams Street 2021 Global Fund with around USD 832m in capital commitments.

$5bn-managing Industry Ventures hires Jon Wong from BlackRock as VP to tech buyout team

Technology-focused investor Industry Ventures has hired Jon Wong from BlackRock as vice president on the tech buyout team.  The post $5bn-managing Industry Ventures hires Jon Wong from BlackRock as VP to tech buyout team first appeared

IPO
Cegid sponsor could pursue IPO among mid-term exit options

Cegid sponsor could pursue IPO among mid-term exit options

Cegid's private equity owner, Silver Lake, could explore a mid-term initial public offering of the French software developer in a bid to capitalise on robust equity capital markets in the wider tech sector, according to

Blackstone to buy into protective skincare brand Sugergoop! after five years of ‘tremendous’ growth

Global buyout giant Blackstone has agreed to buy into protective skincare brand Supergoop!. The post Blackstone to buy into protective skincare brand Sugergoop! after five years of ‘tremendous’ growth first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Software and Hi-Tech
Livingbridge sells Southern Communications

Livingbridge sells Southern Communications

Livingbridge has exited its investment in UK-based telecommunications firm Southern Communications.

Software and Hi-Tech
Hayfin exceeds EUR 2bn target for Special Opportunities Fund III

Hayfin exceeds EUR 2bn target for Special Opportunities Fund III

Hayfin Capital Management has secured more than EUR 2bn to invest via its Hayfin Special Opportunities Fund III credit vehicle.

Digital Transformation
Lonsdale exits P2 to Waterland-backed Valcon

Lonsdale exits P2 to Waterland-backed Valcon

Lonsdale Capital Partners has sold digital transformation consultancy P2 Consulting to Waterland Private Equity-backed Valcon for a 2.7x return on investment.

Hayfin beats €2bn target to close Special Opportunities Fund III targeting dislocated opportunities from pandemic

European credit investor Hayfin Capital Management has closed Hayfin Special Opportunities Fund III exceeding its €2bn target. The post Hayfin beats €2bn target to close Special Opportunities Fund III targeting dislocated opportunities from pandemic first

Partners Group to buy into Icelandic data center operator atNorth eyeing 22.5% market growth

Partners Group has agreed to acquire Icelandic data center operator atNorth. The post Partners Group to buy into Icelandic data center operator atNorth eyeing 22.5% market growth first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Europe
2022 Preview: Sponsors toast to incredible year, but remain wary of hangover

2022 Preview: Sponsors toast to incredible year, but remain wary of hangover

As bankers and fund executives across Europe begin to chill their champagne in celebration of yet another year of deal-making success, some may be wondering more than ever what it will take to cool down

Lonsdale scores 2.7x return from P2 exit after revenue doubles

Lower mid-market focused private equity house Lonsdale Capital Partners sealed a 2.7x return from the exit of digital transformation consultancy P2 Consulting to Waterland-backed consulting firm Valcon. The post Lonsdale scores 2.7x return from P2

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