Scottish Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) has appointed Gillian De Candole as its new portfolio manager. De Candole will join after having clocked up over 15 years of experience across the investment space, both on the
Melior Equity Partners, a new private equity firm launched by a former Carlyle Group Ireland team, has raised up to $17m for its maiden fund.
Bain Capital Private Equity has deployed $750m into cloud software company Nutanix though convertible senior notes.
Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has agreed to sell productivity software provider BigHand to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has sold its stake in workflow and productivity software developer BigHand to fellow US private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Sovos Brands, a portfolio company of Advent International, has agreed to acquire Birch Benders, a maker of pancake and waffle mixes, toaster waffles, and pancake and baking cups. Birch Benders’ products include organic, plant-based, non-GMO,
Gen Cap America has acquired Eastern Business Forms in partnership with the company’s management team. Eastern Business Forms (EBF) is a specialty manufacturer of 903 filter paper, 903 diagnostic devices and procedure packs. EBF’s products
O2 Investment Partners has hired Shyam Shah as the firm’s newest associate. Mr. Shah will be responsible for evaluating new transactions, due diligence, underwriting, and working with O2’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining O2, Mr.
Mentha Capital has acquired a majority stake in Netherlands-based cloud software company Rapid Circle.
Italian venture capital house Panakes Partners, which is dedicated to investments in the medical technology industry, will launch a second fund with a €120m target in the coming months, Unquote understands.
Private equity investor Accel-KKR has made a majority growth investment into NAVTOR, the provider in navigational software for the maritime industry. “The sheer size of the global maritime industry and the continuing digitization of fleets
Even though M&A activity is far below those seen before the coronavirus outbreak, it seems as if private equity firms are renewing their interest in deals, according to research from Bain & Company. The management
Ransomware is a significant threat to every business in every sector, but private equity firms face specific challenges that can only be tackled with well-conceived and robust plans
The firm’s terms make fee collections easier but provide investors with clawback opportunities
A vocal proponent of the transition to a net-zero economy, Carney will develop a group of funds that combine positive social and environmental outcomes with strong risk-adjusted returns for investors
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York for New Managers: A new fund is using so-called "superintelligence" to make trading decisions. J4 Capital launched in January, running a unique fund backed by a self-programming computer. J4 is
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York for New Managers: A new fund is using so-called "superintelligence" to make trading decisions. J4 Capital launched in January, running a unique fund backed by a self-programmin...Article Link
