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KKR to Acquire Barracuda Networks

Acquisition from Thoma Bravo to further accelerate growth of leading cybersecurity software provider NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which

Melior Equity Partners holds EUR 160m final close for debut fund

Ireland-headquartered Melior Equity Partners has held a final close for Melior Equity Partners Fund II on EUR 160m.

Briar Chemicals owner Aurelius launches sale process

Aurelius has kicked off a process to sell specialty chemicals manufacturer Briar Chemicals, four sources familiar with the matter said.

Monument Group partner Bart Molloy: “2022 – a promising but volatile year ahead”

Private equity fundraising rebounded to record levels last year with the industry hauling in a mammoth $940bn, despite fears over the appetite of LPs to commit to more risk-on assets like alternatives amid the fallout

Hg brings in Philip Marshall as CFO, names four new partners

Software and services investor Hg has made a series of appointments to strengthen the executive team. The post Hg brings in Philip Marshall as CFO, names four new partners first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Actis buys 50% stake in $1bn-Emirates District Cooling, eyeing growing demand in the region

Global sustainable infrastructure investment major Actis has bought a 50% stake in $1bn-Emirates District Cooling Company, making it one of the largest transactions in the district cooling industry in the MENA region. The post Actis buys

Thoma Bravo to take SailPoint private at $6.9bn valuation

Software-focused investor Thoma Bravo has agreed to take enterprise identity security business SailPoint Technologies private at a valuation of $6.9bn. The post Thoma Bravo to take SailPoint private at $6.9bn valuation first appeared on AltAssets

Convent Capital launches €150m-targeting Agri Food Growth Fund

Amsterdam-based investment firm Convent Capital has collected more than €50m for its new Agri Food Growth Fund to offer growth capital to sustainable companies in the AgriFood industry. The post Convent Capital launches €150m-targeting Agri

Carlyle acquires life sciences investor Abingworth

Private equity firm Carlyle has acquired UK-based life sciences investment firm Abingworth as it jumps on a trend of asset managers driving towards specialisation, particularly in healthcare.

European PE fundraising forges ahead amidst macro uncertainty

In a fundraising market that has never been as crowded or competitive, LPs and GPs alike are contending with the need to commit and raise capital amidst macroeconomic uncertainty. Unquote explores LP preferences, GP behaviour

CapitalSpring smashes target to close Fund VI on $950m

Restaurant investor CapitalSpring has closed its sixth flagship fund on $950m five years after closing its previous vehicle. The post CapitalSpring smashes target to close Fund VI on $950m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

San Francisco City & County Employees’ appoints Alison Romano as new CEO-CIO

San Francisco City & County Employees' Retirement System (SFERS) has hired Alison Romano from Florida State Board of Administration as CEO-CIO to replace acting executive director Jay Huish. The post San Francisco City & County

TCDRS commits $100m each to Advent International, Data Collective

Global private equity major Advent International and Californian venture firm Data Collective have each secured $100m new commitments from the Texas County and District Retirement System. The post TCDRS commits $100m each to Advent International,

Inovexus gears up for seed investments in AI, blockchain, metaverse startups

Inovexus, a Paris-based venture capital (VC) firm, is aiming to begin deployment via its new early growth fund, CEO and founder Philippe Roche said.

Advent buys IRCA in SBO from Carlyle

Advent International has acquired Italy-based bakery and artisanal ingredients company IRCA from Carlyle.

KKR Invests in Shriram General Insurance

JAIPUR, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Shriram General Insurance Company (“Shriram General Insurance”, “SGI” or “the Company”), a leading general insurance company backed by Indian financial services conglomerate Shriram Group and

KKR to buy 9.99% stake in Shriram eyeing India’s fast-growing general insurance industry

Global buyout major KKR has agreed to acquire a 9.99% stake in India's Shriram General Insurance saying it would position Shriram for continued growth in India's fast-growing general insurance industry. The post KKR to buy

I Squared Capital follows $15bn infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments

I-Squared Capital followed its largest global infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments. The post I Squared Capital follows $15bn infrastructure fund close with three partner appointments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Munich Private Equity holds €215m interim close for fourth PE fund

German fund of funds investor Munich Private Equity has held a €215m interim close for its fourth PE fund. The post Munich Private Equity holds €215m interim close for fourth PE fund first appeared on

Silverfleet exits Prefere Resins in SBO to One Rock

Silverfleet Capital has sold Germany-headquartered industrial resins producer Prefere Resins in an SBO to One Rock Equity Partners.

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