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Sagard launches new European small-cap fund targeting healthcare, tech deals

Alternative asset manager Sagard Holdings has launched a new European small-cap fund focused on the healthcare and technology sectors.

Pandemic-resilient Chinese healthcare companies in Investcorp’s sights with launch of new platform

Alternative investment major Investcorp has launched a new platform dedicated to backing Chinese healthcare companies.

Experienced Chicago private equity player Benford Capital seals $130m debut fund close

Longstanding Chicago private equity house Benford Capital Partners has beaten its target for its debut fundraise by reaching a $130m final close.

DNX Ventures raises $315m for third fund targeting US, Japan B2B startups

DNX Ventures has hit a $315m final close for its latest fund targeting early-stage B2B startups in the US and Japan.

Struggling Saga takes aim at former private equity owners over ‘dramatic’ debt increase, short-term decision making

The former private equity owners of UK insurance and travel specialist Saga have come under fire from the business for saddling it with large amounts debt.

Serve Capital passes $50m mark for third flagship fund of funds raise

Fund of funds investor Serve Capital has hauled in close to $52m for its third flagship fundraise.

Lone Star said to eye American Bath Group exit at up to $2bn valuation

Lone Star Funds is reportedly exploring a potential sale of American Bath Group that could value the bathtub and shower maker at up to $2bn.

Masmovil’s €2.96bn PE buyout moves nearer after enough stockholders give support to deal

A trio of private equity majors have moved a step closer to taking over listed Spanish telecoms operator MasMovil after the owners of more than half its shares gave the green light to the buyout.

CPPIB names first ever CIO as it eyes $1tn of assets under management

The $434bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named Edwin Cass as its first dedicated chief investment officer.

Berkshire Partners teams with food industry veteran Vélez-Bautista to launch El Dorado Foods

Boston-based buyout house Berkshire Partners has teamed with veteran food business executive Javier Vélez-Bautista to launch Latin food and drink-focused El Dorado Foods.

Ares-backed Volery Capital buys into clean energy-focused asset manager Sustainable Development Capital

Ares Management-backed Volery Capital Partners has completed a growth equity investment in clean energy and project development asset manager Sustainable Development Capital.

Baring Private Equity Asia seals Virtusa take-private at about $2bn valuation

Baring Private Equity Asia has agreed a buyout of digital engineering and IT specialist Virtusa in a deal which values the business at about $2bn.

ParkerGale picks up workload automation software business SMA Technologies

Chicago-based private equity house ParkerGale has bought a majority stake in workload automation software business SMA Technologies.

Eurazeo underlines North American drive with former Searchlight partner hire

Eurazeo's growth buyout investment division has snapped up former Searchlight Capital partner Eric Sondag as managing director in its New York office.

Yotta Capital eyes companies at forefront of next industrial revolution with €101m fund first close

Yotta Capital Partners, a French private equity house dedicated to the next generation of industrial innovations, has beaten its target for its Smart Industry Fund through a €101m first close.

Eurazeo speeds up plan to buy all of private equity house Idinvest, eyes completion by end of 2020

Eurazeo has accelerated its plan to buy up the entirety of private equity firm Idinvest Partners.

Apax Partners agrees sale of online real estate platform idealista to EQT after impressive revenue growth

Apax Partners has agreed to sell its stake in southern European online real estate platform idealista to fellow private equity player EQT at a €1.3bn valuation.

Smart city operator Connexin agrees up to £80m investment from Whitehelm Capital

Infrastructure investor Whitehelm Capital has agreed up to £80m of investment in smart city operator Connexin.

Bridgepoint sells majority stake in 2019 investment Miya Group to Antin Infrastructure

Antin Infrastructure Partners has bought a majority stake in Portugal's biggest private water operator from Bridgepoint after just over 18 months in the latter's portfolio.

Stellex Capital soars past Fund II hard cap to reach $1.775bn final close

Stellex Capital Management has soared to a impressive final close for its sophomore fundraise, beating its initial $1.25bn target by more than $500m.

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