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PAI buys European Camping Group from Carlyle et al.

PAI Partners is to acquire France-headquartered European Camping Group from previous shareholders Carlyle Group, Montefiore Investment and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP).

OTPP hires former Google Ventures, Skype, eBay exec to lead EMEA late-stage venture tech investments

The C$227.7bn-managing Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has hired Avid Larizadeh-Duggan as managing director of the Teachers’ Innovation Platform (TIP) to lead late-stage venture and growth equity investments in tech companies in EMEA region. The post

PSP Investments, Amber Infra buy AMP Capital out of Angel Trains after 13 years

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board and Amber Infrastructure have taken a 51% stake in Angel Trains in a buyout from AMP Capital. The post PSP Investments, Amber Infra buy AMP Capital out of Angel

ABP pension trebles commitment to Smart City Infrastructure Fund to bring vehicle to €750m

Dutch pension fund ABP has trebled its investment in the Whitehelm Capital-managed Smart City Infrastructure Fund to €750m thanks to a strong start from the investment vehicle. The post ABP pension trebles commitment to Smart

BC Partners reacquires CeramTec alongside CPPIB

BC Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have acquired advanced ceramics producer CeramTec, with BC having held a stake in the company since 2018.

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board promotes Biagosch as head of direct private equity

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board has promoted managing director Maximilian Biagosch as head of direct private equity, Pension & Investments reported. The post Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board promotes Biagosch as head of direct private

Public Sector Pension Investment Board said to join KKR, OTPP for possible Spark acquisition

Canadian pension fund Public Sector Pension Investment Board is said to be joining a consortium that was looking to buy Australian electricity infrastructure investor Spark Infrastructure Group. The post Public Sector Pension Investment Board said

NatWest Pension Trustee teams with Legal & General to build home for elderly

Legal & General and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited (NWPTL) to establish a 15-year joint venture partnership.   The post NatWest Pension Trustee teams with Legal & General to build home for elderly first appeared on

MassPRIM has record-breaking year for annual returns  

The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (MassPRIM) has broken its record for the highest fiscal year return.  The post MassPRIM has record-breaking year for annual returns   first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Tech startup financing breaks records as giant funds dwarf venture capitalists

Hedge, mutual and pension funds are investing heavily, leading to higher valuations and more leverage for company founders

CPPIB names new head of private equity to manage C$125.1bn portfolio

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named Suyi Kim as its new global head of private equity - the first woman to be named to the role at the LP. The post CPPIB names

KKR, OTPP move closer to Spark buyout with improved $3.78bn buyout offer

A consortium including buyout giant KKR and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has moved a step closer to a buyout of Australian electricity infrastructure business Spark at a roughly A$5.13bn ($3.78bn) valuation. The post KKR,

Clearlake Cooking with BakeMark Buy

Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire BakeMark from Pamplona Capital Management. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients and supplies including mixes, fillings, icings, glazes, commodities (eggs, flour, and dairy), frozen products

LaSalle Capital Group Has Final Close on Fund 2

LaSalle Capital Group held a final closing on its second fund with $205 million in commitments, substantially exceeding its initial target of $150 million. Fund II commitments include significant institutional investments from pension funds, foundations,

OMERS Private Equity Acquires Lifeways

OMERS Private Equity has signed an agreement to acquire Lifeways, a provider of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities in the UK, from August Equity. Lifeways management will re-invest substantially alongside OMERS. According

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

Charterhouse to exit Siaci Saint Honoré to OTPP et al.

Charterhouse Capital Partners has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell its stake in France-headquartered B2B insurance broker Siaci Saint Honoré (SSH) to a consortium of investors led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPP).

New York pension giant picks one big winner amid $770m of new PE fund commitments

US pension fund giant the New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed another $770m of private equity commitments across a pair of fundraises. The post New York pension giant picks one big winner amid $770m

General Atlantic collects $3bn to extend ownership of four portfolio companies

Ardian and HarbourVest Partners co-led the formation of General Atlantic’s continuation fund, with additional capital from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Partners Group

KPMG claims Silentnight pensioners were not harmed by its misconduct

KPMG has argued it should receive a smaller fine of £5m for its wrongdoing

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