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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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.
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
Investment major Sixth Street‘s growth arm has raised $4.4bn of fresh capital through a hard cap close of its newest fund. The latest growth vehicle from the firm is double the size of its $2.2bn
Australian venture capital major Blackbird Ventures has closed the country's biggest-ever VC fund by bringing in A$1bn at final close. The post Blackbird Ventures closes Australia’s biggest VC fund on A$1bn first appeared on AltAssets
Private equity major GTCR has agreed a majority investment in medical device contract manufacturing organization Biocoat. The post GTCR buys into medical device contract manufacturing organisation Biocoat first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Greenbriar Equity Group has bought into Tailwind Capital portfolio business RANDYS Worldwide Automotive through a recapitalisation deal. The post Greenbriar Equity buys into Tailwind Capital’s RANDYS Automotive first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
HIG Capital has made a growth investment in financial services-focused digital and tech business ThoughtFocus. The post HIG Capital backs financial services tech business ThoughtFocus first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Gulf Capital has sealed its second successful exit in two weeks with the $100m sale of Chef Middle East to Nasdaq-listed The Chef's Warehouse. The post Gulf Capital scores 2.5x return in Chef Middle East
Cornell Capital and TorQuest Partners have teamed up for an investment in Canadian IT staffing major S.i Systems. The post Cornell Capital, TorQuest team up for S.i Systems buyout as company expands into US first
UK investor Hambro Perks has hit a £100m first close for its new growth debt fund. The post Hambro Perks strikes £100m first close for ‘inflation hedge’ growth debt fund first appeared on AltAssets Private
The rampant inflation currently tearing through world economies has had little to no effect on venture capital investing according to a new survey from PitchBook. The post Surging inflation having ‘little to no effect’ on
JP Morgan Asset Management has launched a new life sciences private equity team targeting early and growth stage healthcare companies. The post JP Morgan AM launches life sciences private equity team first appeared on AltAssets
Olympus Partners has agreed to sell liquid packaging specialist Liquibox to Sealed Air Corporation after seven years in its portfolio. The post Olympus Partners seals Liquibox trade sale after seven years of ownership first appeared
