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Partners Group picks up $15bn of commitments for fourth buyout programme

Partners Group has surged to $15bn of LP commitments for its fourth buyout programme following an "intense" period of investment activity for the firm. The post Partners Group picks up $15bn of commitments for fourth

Levine Leichtman hits increased $1.38bn hard cap to close third lower mid-market fund

Levine Leichtman has struck its increased hard cap to reach a $1.38bn final close for its latest lower mid-market fundraise. The post Levine Leichtman hits increased $1.38bn hard cap to close third lower mid-market fund

Boyne Capital buys into medical, recreational cannabis packaging specialist A&A

Florida private equity house Boyne Capital has agreed to buy A&A Global Imports, a supplier of packaging materials and ancillary products to the high-growth medical and recreational cannabis industry. The post Boyne Capital buys into

Thomas H Lee agrees $3bn buyout of Brooks Automation semiconductor unit

Thomas H Lee Partners has agreed a $3bn buyout of the semiconductor solutions business of Brooks Automation. The post Thomas H Lee agrees $3bn buyout of Brooks Automation semiconductor unit first appeared on AltAssets Private

True North ends 16-year RDC Concrete ownership with sale to trade buyer

Indian private equity house True North has agreed to sell its stake in the country's largest non-cement ready mix concrete business after 16 years in its portfolio. The post True North ends 16-year RDC Concrete

Secondaries are booming – here are buyers’ most and least favoured deal structures

Secondaries private equity deal value is poised to reach more than $100bn by the end of the year amid an ongoing rise in GP-led transactions, new research from Raymond James | Cebile Capital shows. The

CDPQ makes AUD$2.3bn investment in Australia’s largest road infra project

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has made an AUD$2.3bn ($1.66bn) investment in Australia's largest road infrastructure project WestConnex. The post CDPQ makes AUD$2.3bn investment in Australia’s largest road infra project first appeared on

3i eyes international expansion for Netherlands market leader Dutch Bakery

UK-headquartered private equity investor 3i Group has agreed to back home bake-off bread and snack specialist Dutch Bakery. The post 3i eyes international expansion for Netherlands market leader Dutch Bakery first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Blackstone brings in ID-management major Okta co-founder as senior advisor

Global private equity giant Blackstone has brought in Okta co-founder Frederic Kerrest as a senior advisor focused on working with the firm's growth equity investing platform. The post Blackstone brings in ID-management major Okta co-founder

EQT pulls out of Iress buyout talks despite multiple increased offers

EQT has pulled out of talks with Australian financial software provider Iress despite offering a series of increasing bids, the latest valuing the company at $2.3bn. The post EQT pulls out of Iress buyout talks despite

Infra giant Brookfield eyes up to $15bn for third private equity fund – report

Infrastructure investment giant Brookfield Asset Management is reportedly eyeing up to $15bn for its third flagship private equity fundraise. The post Infra giant Brookfield eyes up to $15bn for third private equity fund – report

Triago names Americas co-heads, brings in former Apposite IR head as latest partner

Fundraising services and advisory major Triago has brought in Apposite Capital's former IR head Valerie Auffray as its newest partner and named two existing execs as its Americas co-heads. The post Triago names Americas co-heads,

Persona becomes latest regtech unicorn thanks to VC-backed Series C

Identity infrastructure company Persona is the latest RegTech company to join the coveted unicorn status, after its Series C puts its valuation at $1.5bn. The post Persona becomes latest regtech unicorn thanks to VC-backed Series

Ex-Golden Gate pair hit $770m hard cap close for debut Percheron Capital fundraise

A pair of former Golden Gate Capital veterans have struck a $770m hard cap final close for their debut Percheron Capital fund after just eight months of fundraising. The post Ex-Golden Gate pair hit $770m

Lexington Partners said to draw KKR interest as it mulls multibillion-dollar sale

Private equity secondaries giant Lexington Partners is reportedly preparing for a potential sale of its business, with buyout giant KKR said to be among interested bidders. The post Lexington Partners said to draw KKR interest

European VC major Balderton brings in industry veteran Kellogg as first-ever executive in residence

Early-stage European VC major Balderton Capital has brought in veteran software executive, advisor and angel investor Dave Kellogg as its first ever executive in residence. The post European VC major Balderton brings in industry veteran

Blackstone, Vista buy Ellucian from private equity peers TPG, Leonard Green

Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners have completed a buyout of higher education tech software provider Ellucian from fellow private equity houses TPG and Leonard Green & Partners. The post Blackstone, Vista buy Ellucian from private

Abu Dhabi sovereign arm buys Nordic Capital, Avista-backed pharma business Acino

Private equity pair Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners has agreed to sell Swiss pharma business Acino to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth investor ADQ. The post Abu Dhabi sovereign arm buys Nordic Capital, Avista-backed pharma

Three buyout majors out of Engie unit bidding, two remain – price could reach €6bn

Two private equity firms remain in the running for French utility Engie's Equans services unit after three buyout majors were reportedly struck off the list of bidders. The post Three buyout majors out of Engie

Canva hits $40bn valuation in latest PE, VC investment round, becomes one of world’s biggest private startups

Australian design software company Canva has hit a $40bn valuation through its latest private equity and venture capital-backed investment round, becoming the fifth most valuable private startup in the world. The post Canva hits $40bn

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