KKR reveals CEO succession as veteran co-founders Kravis, Roberts step back

After 45 years at the helm of what has become one of the world's biggest private equity giants, Henry Kravis and George Roberts are stepping back from their roles as co-CEOs. The post KKR reveals

Ex-HIG Capital, Boyne Capital exec named O2 Investment Partners’ business development head

O2 Investment Partners has brought in former Boyne Capital business development lead Derek Wardlaw to head up its own newly-formed group working in the area. The post Ex-HIG Capital, Boyne Capital exec named O2 Investment

Edmond de Rothschild hits €4bn for infra debt strategy through fifth fundraise

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has pulled in more than €1.2bn towards its fifth fund targeting infrastructure debt deals. The post Edmond de Rothschild hits €4bn for infra debt strategy through fifth fundraise first appeared

EQT sells Adamo Telecom to Ardian Infrastructure as second exit in Spain

Global buyout major EQT has exited Spanish fiber based broadband services Adamo Telecom to Ardian Infrastructure after growing its client base by 17x. The company was EQT’s first investment in Spain and marks its second

Europe
European ESG market to hit EUR 1.2trn by 2025 – survey

European ESG market to hit EUR 1.2trn by 2025 – survey

European private market ESG assets could skyrocket to EUR 1.2trn by 2025, according to a PwC Luxembourg forecast.

Buyout
LPs eye uptick in fund closing before year end, plan to up private market commitments in 2022

LPs eye uptick in fund closing before year end, plan to up private market commitments in 2022

Institutional investors remain constructive on private capital markets amid a backdrop of rising inflation, potentially higher interest rates and increased scrutiny on ESG issues, new research from Eaton Partners shows. The post LPs eye uptick

High Net Worth
DPE's Calvias hits DACH auction pipeline

DPE's Calvias hits DACH auction pipeline

The sale of DPE's portfolio company Calvias is kicking off with adviser DC Advisory distributing sale documents to potential buyters for the German technical building services provider, according to three sources familiar with the situation.

Angel / Venture
RGI sale by Corsair Capital draws CVC, Nextalia interest

RGI sale by Corsair Capital draws CVC, Nextalia interest

Corsair Capital's sale of Italy-based insurance technology company RGI has attracted interest from CVC and local fund Nextalia ahead of a formal launch at the end of this month, several sources familiar with the situation

Fintech and Finance
Spotlight on Spacs: Fintech fever

Spotlight on Spacs: Fintech fever

A sustained surge in fintech deal-making may well have special-purpose acquistion companies to thank, writes Ryan Gould.

Pantheon unveils plan to raise £300m through infrastructure-focused IPO

Global alternatives major Pantheon has revealed plans for an IPO of investment trust Pantheon Infrastructure with the hope of raising £300m. The post Pantheon unveils plan to raise £300m through infrastructure-focused IPO first appeared on

More succession planning at Värde Partners as firm names two new co-CIOs

Credit and distressed investment specialist Värde Partners has promoted Brad Bauer and Giuseppe Naglieri to co-CIOs alongside Ilfryn Carstairs, as the firm continues to reshape its senior leadership with an eye on the future. The

Angel / Venture
VC-backed Truecaller lists on Nasdaq Stockholm

VC-backed Truecaller lists on Nasdaq Stockholm

Caller identification software developer Truecaller has listed on the Nasdaq in Stockholm; the company is backed by investors including Sequoia Capital and Atomico.

Consumer Services
H&F matches EQT's EUR 3.36bn Zooplus offer

H&F matches EQT's EUR 3.36bn Zooplus offer

Hellman & Friedman (H&F) has matched the EUR 3.36bn (EUR 470 per share) offer made for EQT for Frankfurt-listed online pet products retailer Zooplus.

Fixed income hedge fund leads gains in September as interest rates rise

Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds gained in September, navigating a volatile month paced by sharp declines in global equities and fixed income, as inflationary pressures continued to mount. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index

Seed, pre-seed specialist NFX raises one of sector’s largest funds to date at $450m

Seed-stage venture capital firm NFX has soared to a $450m final close for its third fundraise since it was launched in 2015. The post Seed, pre-seed specialist NFX raises one of sector’s largest funds to

Permira acquires reimbursement software Motus from Thoma Bravo to capitalize on flexible working trend 

UK buyout house Permira has agreed to acquire reimbursement software Motus from fellow private equity firm Thoma Bravo.  The post Permira acquires reimbursement software Motus from Thoma Bravo to capitalize on flexible working trend  first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Hellman raises Zooplus offer again to €3.36bn to match buyout peer EQT’s bid

Hellman & Friedman has upped its offer for German online pet supplies retailer Zooplus again to €3.36bn to match a rival bid from fellow private equity house EQT. Hellman previously had a €3bn offer for

Public
Summa sells Lakers for 5x money

Summa sells Lakers for 5x money

Summa Equity is to sell waste and wastewater pump service Lakers to listed construction services and infrastructure holding Vestum for SEK 2bn (EUR 197m).

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