AMB :- Apax amasses $1.75bn for tech fund

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: London-headquartered global private equity advisory firm Apax Partners has held a final close for Apax Digital Fund II on USD 1.75bn. Apax Digital II was launched in June 2021 and had

Why UK investors still lack enthusiasm for Spacs

The market warned the FCA that it's proposed rules wouldn't end Spac uncertainty in the UK

TPG appoints new leadership ahead of IPO

The private equity firm is naming Todd Sisitsky, a veteran healthcare investor, to the new role of president

Angel / Venture
Eurazeo increases stake in VC firm Kurma Partners

Eurazeo increases stake in VC firm Kurma Partners

Eurazeo is set to raise its stake in Kurma Partners, a French venture capital firm specialising in biotechnology and medical innovation, to 70.6%.

Digital Transformation
Apax Digital Fund II holds USD 1.75bn final close

Apax Digital Fund II holds USD 1.75bn final close

London-headquartered Apax Partners has held a final close for Apax Digital Fund II on USD 1.75bn.

Sun Capital promotes trio to partnership, Liff becomes senior partner

Sun Capital Partners has expanded its partnership with the promotions of a trio of executives. Senior managing director and head of private equity for North America, M Steven Liff, has been named senior partner, while

Software and Hi-Tech
UK social care reform: threat or opportunity for PE?

UK social care reform: threat or opportunity for PE?

Although the UK government's social care funding reform has provoked industry jitters, risks are quantifiable, and the package overall may boost private equity investment and redress ESG shortcomings related to carer welfare, according to a

Angel / Venture
Kibo Ventures forms continuation vehicle for debut fund

Kibo Ventures forms continuation vehicle for debut fund

Kibo Ventures has formed a continuation vehicle for its debut fund in a secondary deal backed by HarbourVest.

Do ransomware attacks impact stock market performance?

Opalesque Industry Update - Ransomware attacks can cost organizations huge amounts of money, and their frequency is on the rise. Ransoms range from thousands to millions of dollars. If the ransom isn't paid or the

TPG succession planning continues with Sisitsky promotion to firm’s first president

TPG has promoted long-serving exec Todd Sisitsky to become the first ever president of the firm as it continues reshaping its leadership structure for the future. The post TPG succession planning continues with Sisitsky promotion

HarbourVest continues busy fundraising year with $890m-plus close of debut direct lending fund

Global investment giant HarbourVest has hauled in more than $890m for the final close of its debut direct lending fund. The post HarbourVest continues busy fundraising year with $890m-plus close of debut direct lending fund

Apollo names Asia-Pacific head, plans to profit from ‘dearth of yield options’ for investors in region

Global buyout giant Apollo has promoted senior partner Matt Michelini to head of Asia-Pacific, to oversee the firm’s investment and non-investment activities and external relationships in the region. He will continue in his role as

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