Limited Partners
One third of LPs plan to increase PE allocation within a year – survey

One third of LPs plan to increase PE allocation within a year – survey

More than one third (37%) of the institutional investors surveyed in Schroders' Institutional Investor Study in the spring of 2021 reported that they expected to increase their allocation to private equity in the ensuing 12

Buyout
Clearlake gets another big LP commitment towards $10bn-targeting new fund

Clearlake gets another big LP commitment towards $10bn-targeting new fund

US pension giant LACERA is the latest big instutional investor to commit to Clearlake Capital's hefty new fundraise, which is reportedly targeting $10bn. The post Clearlake gets another big LP commitment towards $10bn-targeting new fund

Another hard cap close for Tenex sees firm seal $1.2bn of new capital

Tenex Capital has sealed an impressive $1.2bn fund close for its third flagship vehicle, about 50% more than it collected for its sophomore raise in 2016. The post Another hard cap close for Tenex sees

Europe
2021 European PE exits already exceeding full 2020 tally

2021 European PE exits already exceeding full 2020 tally

Private equity players have matched a buoyant inbound investment activity with a sharp increase in disposals this year, according to Unquote Data.

Thomson Reuters eyes ‘future of professionals’ with $100m venture capital fund

Thomson Reuters has created a $100m corporate venture capital fund to support and accelerate innovation for the "future of professionals". The post Thomson Reuters eyes ‘future of professionals’ with $100m venture capital fund first appeared

Angel / Venture
Lifeline Spac IPO oversubscribed, nets EUR 100m in proceeds

Lifeline Spac IPO oversubscribed, nets EUR 100m in proceeds

Lifeline Spac I, the special purpose acquisition company (Spac) set up by Finnish venture capital firm Lifeline Ventures, has listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Europe
PAI leans towards US listing in dual-track for Refresco

PAI leans towards US listing in dual-track for Refresco

PAI Partners is leaning towards a US initial public offering of Refresco, sources familiar with the matter said, setting up Europe's largest independent beverage bottler for a return to the public markets.

Business Services
AMB :- Other voices: Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities

AMB :- Other voices: Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities

By: Germaine Nicole Gurr, Arlene Arin Hahn Pent-up demand for M&A deals has been unleashed to deliver the busiest first three quarters of a year for investment banks on Mergermarket record (since 2006). The boom

Business Services
Other voices: Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities

Other voices: Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities

By: Germaine Nicole Gurr, Arlene Arin Hahn Pent-up demand for M&A deals has been unleashed to deliver the busiest first three quarters of a year for investment banks on Mergermarket record (since 2006). The boom

Tapering fears and inflation destroy bull market for growth co equity issuance

An autumn chill is gripping Europe’s crowded IPO market as investors give growing number of deals a frosty reception

OVHcloud to take lower valuation on €400m float

OVHcloud is pricing its IPO at the bottom of the range

As Inflation Persists, Everything Is Getting More Expensive

Persistently high inflation is a problem for the Fed and the White House.

Oil and Energy
EQT sets science-based emissions targets

EQT sets science-based emissions targets

EQT has announced that it has set science-based targets (SBT) for greenhouse gas emissions that will apply to its own operations and its portfolio companies.

Actis soars to $6bn of capital for close of mammoth new emerging markets energy fund

Emerging markets investor Actis has sealed a stunning fundraise for its latest energy-focused vehicle by hitting $6bn of investable capital. The post Actis soars to $6bn of capital for close of mammoth new emerging markets

Francisco Partners follows $2.2bn credit fund close with Paradigm legal software deal

Francisco Partners has followed yesterday's $2.2bn credit fund close with a growth investment in Paradigm, a provider of practice management software and integrated payments to the legal industry. The post Francisco Partners follows $2.2bn credit

Rothschild closes €1.4bn European direct lending fund amid surge in new fundraising capital

Rothschild & Co. has held a €1.4bn final closing for its third European direct lending fund. The raise means the firm has hauled in more than €2bn of new capital in four months, including closing

Tembo Capital soars past goal for latest metals, mining fundraise with $380m final close

Metals and mining-focused investor Tembo Capital Management has hit a $380m final close for its third flagship fund, well above its target. The post Tembo Capital soars past goal for latest metals, mining fundraise with

Sole Source Capital more than doubles AUM to $1bn with Fund II close

Industrial-focused private equity house Sole Source Capital has boosted its assets under management to over $1bn thanks to a $555m hard cap close for SSC Partners II. The post Sole Source Capital more than doubles

Blackstone brings in ex-JPMorgan exec Yoder in new senior relationship management role

Global buyout giant Blackstone has brought in former JPMorgan exec Emily Yoder in the newly-created role of senior managing director for strategic relationship management. The post Blackstone brings in ex-JPMorgan exec Yoder in new senior

Fundraising
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Jersey doubles down on ESG

Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Jersey doubles down on ESG

The private equity industry has been doubling its efforts to implement ESG into their business practices, from fundraising, to investment strategies, and even codifying reporting. Can a fund domicile markedly impact that strategy?

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