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Marvel, Disney digital workflow management software provider 5th Kind gets HCAP Partners backing

California-based buyout house HCAP Partners has bought into 5th Kind, a developer of workflow management software for media and digital operators in top Hollywood studios. The post Marvel, Disney digital workflow management software provider 5th

Nordic Capital agrees Duco deal to boost portfolio in rapidly growing data automation market

Nordic Capital has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding of no-code data automation service provider Duco from CME Ventures, Insight Partners and Eight Roads Ventures to take advantage of the rapidly growing data automation market.

Carlyle, Mubadala buy stakes in Genstar, TA-backed financial services provider Apex Group

Carlyle and Mubadala Investment Company have bought into Genstar Capital and TA-Associates backed financial services provider Apex Group following several years of stellar asset growth at the business. The post Carlyle, Mubadala buy stakes in

Nordic Capital buys majority stake in VC-backed Duco

Nordic Capital has acquired a majority stake in UK-based financial data software platform Duco in a deal that will see CME Ventures, Insight Partners and Eight Roads Ventures sell their stakes in the company.

General Atlantic launches climate change investment unit, ex-BP CEO Lord Brown named chairman

Growth investment major General Atlantic has launched a new operation targeting climate change deals with former BP group CEO Lord Browne as its chairman. The post General Atlantic launches climate change investment unit, ex-BP CEO

Shore Capital soars past $2bn AUM thanks to triple fund close, including debut business service, RE vehicles

Shore Capital Partners has passed the $2bn mark for capital under management thanks to a trio of new fund closes. The post Shore Capital soars past $2bn AUM thanks to triple fund close, including debut

Sponsors in race for Laird Thermal Systems

The sale of German thermoelectric technology specialist Laird Thermal Systems is moving into an interim round with confirmatory bids due 21 July, four sources familiar with the matter said.

Connecticut pension commits to ICG, SVP funds targeting more $12.5bn of capital

The $43.7bn-managing Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds has picked a pair of mezzanine funds for its latest alternative assets commitments. The post Connecticut pension commits to ICG, SVP funds targeting more $12.5bn of capital

CVC Credit finances Livingbridge's World of Books buyout

CVC Credit has provided the debt facilities to support Livingbridge’s recent acquisition of World of Books, a UK-based online reseller of secondhand books, from Bridges Fund Management.

EQT Infrastructure agrees $5.3bn take-private deal for renewable energy producer Covanta

EQT Infrastructure has agreed to acquire all the shares of New York Stock Exchange-listed Covanta in a $5.3bn deal, including debt, to bolster its portfolio in sustainable businesses. The post EQT Infrastructure agrees $5.3bn take-private

Tikehau appoints Cabanis as deputy CEO

Tikehau Capital has announced the appointment of Cécile Cabanis to the role of deputy CEO as part of its new management structure, effective as of 1 September 2021.

Stonepeak soars to increased hard cap close of $2.75bn for first renewables fund

Infrastructure investment major Stonepeak has closed its first dedicated renewables fund raise at $2.75bn - more than twice its initial target. The post Stonepeak soars to increased hard cap close of $2.75bn for first renewables

Veteran private equity, M&A trio soar past target for debut Avesi Partners fundraise with $875m final close

New private equity house Avesi Partners has soared to an impressive $875m final close for its debut fund, well above its initial target. The post Veteran private equity, M&A trio soar past target for debut

Revolut raises USD 800m Series E at USD 33bn valuation

Revolut, a UK-based payments and banking platform, has raised USD 800m in its Series E funding round at a valuation of USD 33bn.

JS World Media sale in home stretch, bidders include sponsors

JS World Media's sale is in the final stage, with several bidders including sponsors vying for the Danish interactive brochures maker, two sources familiar with the matter said.

AMB :- Hellman & Friedman raises $24.4bn for its biggest ever PE fund

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: American private equity firm Hellman & Friedman (H&F) has closed its largest buyout fund to date, Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X (HFCP X), at its $24.4 billion hard cap. T...Article

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: The point of CBDC

B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Major central banks across the world are racing to deliver a reliable version of digital money. China is testing a digital renminbi version; Europe plans to launch a digital Euro within

Olma takes majority stake in Caviar House & Prunier

Olma acquires 53% stake in the firm which sells high-end caviar and seafood

Incline Adds Another Platform with Edko Acquisition

Incline Equity Partners has acquired Edko, a provider of herbicide-based vegetation management services. Edko provides utilities, municipalities and other operators of infrastructure rights-of-way with planning and implementing herbicide-based treatment programs for tree growth regulation, brush

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