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
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
An autumn chill is gripping Europe’s crowded IPO market as investors give growing number of deals a frosty reception
OVHcloud is pricing its IPO at the bottom of the range
Persistently high inflation is a problem for the Fed and the White House.
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.
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 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 & 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
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
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
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
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?
Switzerland-headquartered Ufenau Capital Partners expects to launch the fundraise for Ufenau VII German Asset Light in Q1 2022, managing partner Ralf Flore has told Unquote.
French adviser Jasmin Capital has promoted Ludovic Douge to partner, among a number of other promotions.
Synova has acquired a minority stake in UK-based National Education Group (NEG), a provider of online continuing professional development (CPD) training for schools and education organisations.
Blackstone has kicked off the sale of German measurement technology group Schenck Process, sources familiar with the matter said, potentially generating as much as EUR 1.5bn in proceeds.
Early-stage investment house Spark Capital has confirmed it is eyeing almost $2bn across its latest hefty pair of fundraises. The post Spark Capital confirms almost $2bn goal for latest VC vehicle, growth capital fundraise first
Lampa, an Italian manufacturer of plastic and metal accessories for the high fashion industry, has attracted unsolicited approaches from French sponsors Chequers and L Catterton, according to four sources.
Private equity titan Blackstone is reportedly eyeing up to $10bn for one of the largest growth capital funds ever raised. The post Blackstone ‘eyes up to $10bn’ for second growth vehicle, just months after record-breaking
