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Bellevue eyes Q1 2023 first close for debut secondaries fund

Listed Switzerland-headquartered asset manager Bellevue has announced the launch of its debut secondaries fund, with a USD 200m target and a first close anticipated in Q1 2023, Managing Partner Chris Davies told Unquote.

KKR Appoints Tim Lawler as Executive Advisor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced today the appointment of Tim Lawler as an Executive Advisor. Mr. Lawler will work alongside the KKR Americas Health Care team to help develop a

KKR hires veteran private equity talent management specialist Lawler

KKR has brought in long-time private equity talent advisory specialist Tim Lawler as an executive advisor. The post KKR hires veteran private equity talent management specialist Lawler first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Here’s how much Bellevue’s ex-Partners Group secondaries team is eyeing for its debut fund

Switzerland-listed asset manager has launched its debut fundraise from its new secondaries investment strategy, a month after bringing in a trio of former Partners Group execs to grow the business. The post Here’s how much

HIG plans technical building services investment spree after adding Classic Lifts to CPS purchase

Private equity giant HIG Capital has bought UK lift engineering and maintenance services business Classic Lifts. The post HIG plans technical building services investment spree after adding Classic Lifts to CPS purchase first appeared on

Nexus Vehicle Rentals continues long private equity ownership streak with Phoenix Equity sale to Equistone

Phoenix Equity Partners has agreed to sell B2B vehicle rental aggregation platform Nexus Vehicle Rental to fellow private equity house Equistone Partners Europe. The post Nexus Vehicle Rentals continues long private equity ownership streak with

Asia-Pacific secondaries PE specialist TR Capital strikes $350m Fund V first close – report

Secondaries-focused Asian private equity house TR Capital has reportedly reached a $350m first close for its fifth flasghip fundraise. The post Asia-Pacific secondaries PE specialist TR Capital strikes $350m Fund V first close – report

Montagu exits Maincare to state-owned Docaposte in off-market deal

London-based sponsor Montagu has sold healthcare software supplier Maincare to Docaposte, the digital arm of France's postal service, in an off-market deal.

Imbiba holds GBP 70m first close on new growth fund

London-headquartered growth investor Imbiba has held a first close on GBP 70m for its new consumer-focused fund against a GBP 90m target.

Inflexion hires new head of financial services from Cinven

London-based GP Inflexion has hired Andrea Bertolini as head of financial services from Cinven, alongside making new appointments into its Benelux and Northern England teams.

UK leisure, entertainment investor Imbiba nears fundraise goal with £70m first close

UK leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor Imbiba has hit a £70m first close for its new fund, putting it within touching distance of its £90m target. The post UK leisure, entertainment investor Imbiba nears fundraise

Mubadala, British Patient Capital back SV Health growth biotech fundraise

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment giant Mubadala has teamed with British Patient Capital to back SV Health Investors' Biotech Crossover Opportunities Fund. The post Mubadala, British Patient Capital back SV Health growth biotech fundraise first appeared

Inflexion brings in Cinven veteran Bertolini as head of financial services

UK private equity house Inflexion has named former Cinven exec Andrea Bertolini as partner and head of financial services amid a trio of new hires. The post Inflexion brings in Cinven veteran Bertolini as head of

Aper Ventures explores EUR 30m-plus fund launch in 2024

Polish sponsor Aper Ventures could hit the fundraising trail next year as it explores plans for a new venture capital fund, partner Piotr Sławski told Unquote.

Tikehau-backed Euro Group Laminations to hold vote on IPO plans

Euro Group Laminations, an Italian producer of steel components for electric motors, could kickstart an IPO process in the coming weeks, three sources said, adding that a board vote to launch the listing is imminent.

Bed Bath & Beyond in Talks to Sell Assets

The beleaguered retailer, which has warned of a possible bankruptcy, is said to be in discussions with suitors about selling pieces of its business, including its Buy Buy Baby stores.

Partners Group sets fundraising guidance at USD 17bn-22bn

Switzerland-headquartered private markets investor Partners Group has announced its 2022 results and updated its long-term financial objectives, including an expected USD 17bn to 22bn of planned fundraising in 2023.

KBW bolsters European investment banking team

KBW, the specialist financial services investment bank wholly owned by Stifel, has promoted Alistair McKay as head of its European arm, as well as hiring two new managing directors.

IK launches mini-cap strategy in UK and Benelux with robust pipeline

IK Partners is counting on a robust pipeline of small targets in the UK and Benelux as the pan-European GP rolled out its Development Capital strategy in those markets this week, Pierre Gallix, head of

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