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Fed Frets About Shadow Banks and Eyes Treasury Liquidity in New Report

The Federal Reserve is watching the government bond market and investment funds as rate increases ricochet through finance.

Alation valued at more than $1.7bn thanks to Thoma Bravo-led investment round

Software-focused private equity major Thoma Bravo has helped enterprise data intelligence business Alation to a valuation of more than $1.7bn by leading a new investment round in the business. The post Alation valued at more

Chequers Capital-backed Riri Group to come to market

Chequers Capital is preparing Swiss zippers and luxury buttons manufacturer Riri Group for a sale process, according to two sources.

Palatine exits first ever impact investment Trade Skills 4U

Private equity firm Palatine has exited its first-ever impact investment Trade Skills 4U, a UK-based adult learning provider, in a trade sale to City & Guilds.

Emerging managers: “now is the time to back tomorrow’s leaders” – Unigestion

Unigestion' Kim Pochon told attendees at Unigestion’s Emerging Manager Conference 2022 that the challenging macroeconomic environment makes now the right time for LPs to commit to emerging managers, given their typical outperformance and strategy specialisation.

Milwaukee City pension picks fund of funds trio for latest commitments

The $5.6bn-managing Milwaukee City Employees' Retirement System has reportedly picked a trio of fund of funds for its latest alternatives investments. The post Milwaukee City pension picks fund of funds trio for latest commitments first

Wafra eyes $1.5bn for new fund targeting stakes in private equity, alternatives firms

Wafra, the investment house backed by Kuwait's public pension fund, has launched a new $1.5bn fund targeting stakes in private equity firms and other alternatives investors. The post Wafra eyes $1.5bn for new fund targeting

Inventure targets EUR 175m hard-cap for fourth fund

Inventure, a Finland-domiciled early-stage investor, is aiming for a hard cap of up to EUR 175m for its fourth fund, partner Sami Lampinen told Unquote.

SEMCAP branches into healthtech with launch of $400m fundraise

Private equity investor SEMCAP has launched a new healthcare investing strategy with eyes on a $400m fundraise. The post SEMCAP branches into healthtech with launch of $400m fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

KKR said to near $6bn for first close of huge new Asia Pacific infra fund

KKR has reportedly raised nearly $6bn for the first close of its sophomore Asia Pacific-focused infra fund, making it the biggest-ever fund of its type raised in the region. The post KKR said to near

White Hat, Magnetar target high-value, mission-critical tech companies with new opportunity fund

Tech investor White Hat Capital Partners has launched a structured opportunities fund through a team up with Magnetar Capital, targeting "mission critical technology companies operating in high value markets". The post White Hat, Magnetar target

Goodwin hires Saunders from Mayer Brown as finance partner

Global law firm Goodwin has announced that it has hired ex-Mayer Brown senior associate Edward Saunders as a finance partner

Clean Energy Tax Break Draws Scrutiny of Natural Gas Plan in New Mexico

A defunct New Mexico coal plant would be revamped with the help of subsidies authorized by the new climate legislation, but a plan to rely on natural gas converted into hydrogen has generated criticism.

Kings Park Capital reaps 46% IRR on Lakeshore Leisure trade exit

Leisure investor Kings Park Capital (KPC) has exited Lakeshore Leisure Group (LLG) in sale to Capfun, a France-headquartered campsite and holiday accommodation owner and operator.

Carlyle invests $350m to help Aspen Power grow solar acquisitions

Buyout giant Carlyle has made a $350m investment in solar developer Aspen Power Partners to fund a string of potential aquisitions for the business. The post Carlyle invests $350m to help Aspen Power grow solar

Edison Partners brings in head of investor relations, looks to build ‘forever firm’

Edison Partners has brought in former placement agent Rush Baker as a partner and head of investor relations. The post Edison Partners brings in head of investor relations, looks to build ‘forever firm’ first appeared

Windjammer sells Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline portfolio company Qnnect

Windjammer Capital has sold harsh environment electronics protection specialist Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline Investment portfolio business Qnnect. The post Windjammer sells Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline portfolio company Qnnect first appeared on AltAssets Private

Sentinel Capital sells specialist paper, film manufacturer Nekoosa

Sentinel Capital Partners has sold specialty paper and film manufacturer Nekoosa after five years in its portfolio. The post Sentinel Capital sells specialist paper, film manufacturer Nekoosa first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Bain consortium to buy Caverion in EUR 955.3m take-private deal

A consortium led by Bain Capital is set to acquire Caverion Corporation with a recommended offer valuing the Finnish construction group’s total equity at EUR 955.3m.

Canada’s BDC tightens climate tech-focused fundraising with smaller, $400m Fund II

The Business Development Bank of Canada is back with a new $400m climate tech fund - a 50% drop in size compared to its debut vehicle in the strategy from 2018. The post Canada’s BDC

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