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Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor vehicle

Baird's direct private investment arm is looking to raise up to $225m for its sixth US venture capital fund. The post Baird Capital back with new US venture capital fundraise, two years after closing predecessor

Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund

Swedish heavy truck and bus maker Scania has launched its second growth capital fund, to be managed by East Hill Equity. The post Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund first appeared

New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments

The $233bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed $1.2bn of new alternatives fund commitments. The post New York pension giant picks $1.2bn of new alternatives commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Sheridan Capital buys into data-focused healthcare commercialisation specialist ADVI Health

Healthcare-focused buyout house Sheridan Capital Partners has agreed to take an ownership stake in data-informed commercialization, market access and policy expertise specialist ADVI Health. The post Sheridan Capital buys into data-focused healthcare commercialisation specialist ADVI

IK exits Studienkreis in sale to edtech unicorn GoStudent

IK Partners is exiting Studienkreis, a German centre-based tutoring provider, in a sale to edtech company GoStudent.

KKR unveils 27 new managing directors set to start roles in January

KKR has named 27 new managing directors who will take on the roles at the start of 2023. The post KKR unveils 27 new managing directors set to start roles in January first appeared on

Investcorp boosts AUM to $50bn with strategic buyout of CLO manager Marble Point

Alternatives investment major Investcorp has agreed a buyout of US-based CLO manager Marble Point Credit Management to boost its assets under management to $50bn. The post Investcorp boosts AUM to $50bn with strategic buyout of

CVC weighs strategic options for IT training provider QA

CVC Capital is weighing strategic options for QA that could lead to an exit or the breakup and sale of parts of the UK-based IT training provider as early as next year, six sources familiar

Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise

Impact-focused Creation Investments Capital Management has hit a $270m final close for its latest flagship private equity fundraise. The post Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Egeria to exit Ilionx in SBO to FSN Capital

Egeria is set to sell its majority stake in Netherlands-based IT services provider Ilionx to Northern European sponsor FSN Capital.

DBAG sees NAV drop 15% amid market uncertainty

German listed investor Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has seen the valuation of its investments drop by 15.1% over the current financial year amid “unexpected influences” from geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, according to its annual result

KKR Completes Tender Offer for Hitachi Transport System

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firm KKR announced today that its tender offer for the common shares of Hitachi Transport System Ltd. (“HTS” or the “Company”; TSE stock code 9086) concluded on November 29, 2022. The

Adams Street raises USD 1.1bn for 2022 Global Fund Program

Private markets asset manager Adams Street Partners has held a final close for its Adams Street 2022 Global Fund Program, raising more than USD 1.1bn.

H2 turns to bilateral talks to get Optegra sale over the line, sources say

MidEuropa secured its majority stake in Optegra by holding bilateral discussions after vendor H2 Equity saw its auction for the ophthalmology group go quiet, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

AgriBriefing sale draws bid from Five Arrows-backed Mintec

Five Arrows Principal Investments-backed Mintec has submitted a significant initial offer for agricultural information services provider AgriBriefing following first-round bids last week, according to sources familiar with the matter.

LP Profile: Stonehage Fleming anticipates largest ever PE programme in 2023

UK-headquartered multi-family office Stonehage Fleming is expecting to raise its largest ever pool of commitments for private equity fund investments in 2023 as its clients seek to up their exposure to the asset class, private

Marsh Specialty appoints new global head of PE and M&A

Insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh has appointed Paul Knowles as its global head of private equity and M&A (PEMA) practice.

MidEuropa takes majority stake in Optegra

CEE-focused sponsor MidEuropa has taken a majority stake in UK-based ophthalmology group Optegra, while previous owner H2 Equity retains a minority stake.

LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm

The $80bn-managing LGT Capital Partners has launched a San Francisco office to expand its long-time coverage of North America. The post LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm first

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