Europe’s 360 Capital hits close for new deeptech, B2B software, consumer tech fund

European early-stage investor 360 Capital has hit a close for its latest fund targeting pre-seed and seed tech businesses. The post Europe’s 360 Capital hits close for new deeptech, B2B software, consumer tech fund first

Texas pension giant picks hefty new TPG, Leonard Green funds among latest buyout commitments

The $204bn-managing Teachers' Retirement System of Texas has picked TPG's latest mammoth buyout fund among its new swathe of commitments. The post Texas pension giant picks hefty new TPG, Leonard Green funds among latest buyout

Business Services
Multiples Heatmap: PE activity holds up amid war, inflation woes

Multiples Heatmap: PE activity holds up amid war, inflation woes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging energy prices and supply chain disruption combined to create an exceptionally challenging environment for dealmakers in Q1 2022, the latest Clearwater Multiples Heatmap shows.

Event
Advent begins Idemia premarketing ahead of summer sale launch

Advent begins Idemia premarketing ahead of summer sale launch

Advent International has begun premarketing Idemia as it readies a summer exit from the French biometrics specialist, four sources familiar with the matter said.

Fundraising
Main Capital on the road for debut growth fund with more fundraises in sight

Main Capital on the road for debut growth fund with more fundraises in sight

Netherlands-based Main Capital is expecting to hold a first and final close on EUR 250m for its debut growth fund, with fundraises for its other strategy and a continuation fund also on the horizon, founding

No Relief in Sight for Prices

The outlook for the U.S. economy and more at DealBook’s D.C. summit

Distressed
HIG Bayside promotes Malezieux to managing director

HIG Bayside promotes Malezieux to managing director

Special situations and distressed debt-focused GP HIG Bayside Capital has announced the promotion of Mathilde Malezieux to managing director.

Public
Inflexion to exit Global Reach in trade sale

Inflexion to exit Global Reach in trade sale

Mid-market sponsor Inflexion has agreed to sell Global Reach Group, a UK-based foreign exchange specialist, to Fleetcor Technologies, a US-listed business payments company.

Fundraising
Synergia plans EUR 200m Fund VI final close by end of 2022

Synergia plans EUR 200m Fund VI final close by end of 2022

Dutch sponsor Synergia Capital Partners is aiming to reach a final close for Synergia Capital Fund VI on EUR 200m by the end of 2022, managing partner Daniel Legro told Unquote.

Politics
Spire Capital gears up for first close for EUR 110m fund

Spire Capital gears up for first close for EUR 110m fund

Polish lower mid-cap, tech-focused sponsor Spire Capital Partners (SCP) is working towards the first close of its debut fund, partner Krzysztof Konopiński said.

Forbion holds €470m first close for Growth Opp Fund II, expects €600m hard cap close in Summer

European life science venture capital firm Forbion has held a first close of a €470m fund to invest in late-stage European life science companies.  The post Forbion holds €470m first close for Growth Opp Fund

Apollo said to provide up to $2bn debt financing in Kohl’s Group acquisition

Apollo Global Management is said to be in talks to provide up to $2bn in debt financing to retail store operator Franchise Group for the potential acquisition of department store chain Kohl's Corp. The post

New B2B life science investor Biospring Partners brings in $245m for debut fund

Newly-found B2B life science investor Biospring Partners has closed its debut fund and co-investment vehicles with north of $245m in capital commitments. The post New B2B life science investor Biospring Partners brings in $245m for

Apollo among suitors for Just Eat’s Grubhub unit as buyers eye cut-price deal – report

Global buyout giant Apollo is reportedly among suitors for takeaway ordering business Just Eat's US unit Grubhub, potentially at a huge price cut compared to the $7.3bn paid for it last year. The post Apollo

Cathay Innovation teams with Ledger for €100m crypto investment fund

Cathay Innovation has teamed with crypto-security platform Ledger to launch a €100m Web3-focused investment fund. The post Cathay Innovation teams with Ledger for €100m crypto investment fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Fashion fund to tackle industry’s supply chain emissions hits $250m thanks to big-name retailer backers

A string of fashion retail majors including Lululemon and H&M have been revealed as lead funders in a $250m fashion climate fund. The post Fashion fund to tackle industry’s supply chain emissions hits $250m thanks

Pomona Capital soars past Fund X goal to reach over $2.4bn of commitments

Secondaries-focused Pomona Capital has soared past its target to reach over $2.4bn for its tenth flagship fundraise. The post Pomona Capital soars past Fund X goal to reach over $2.4bn of commitments first appeared on

Software and Hi-Tech
Schroders Capital hires head of private credit from Federated Hermes

Schroders Capital hires head of private credit from Federated Hermes

Private asset manager Schroders Capital has appointed Mark Bruen as head of private credit solutions in London.

Consumer Services
Polo Motorrad sale faces headwinds despite pandemic boost

Polo Motorrad sale faces headwinds despite pandemic boost

Polo Motorrad's retail footprint and the seasonality associated with the motorbike accessory player's sales peaks may dampen enthusiasm among potential buyers, two sources familiar with the situation said.

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