Thoma Bravo helps Imply Data to $1.1bn valuation through Series D investment

Thoma Bravo has helped analytics software specialist Imply Data to a $1.1bn valuation by leading a Series D round for the business. The post Thoma Bravo helps Imply Data to $1.1bn valuation through Series D

Earlybird closes one of the largest early stage funds in Europe on €350m

Earlybird has closed its seventh early-stage fund at the hard cap of €350m, making it one of the largest in its kind in Europe. The post Earlybird closes one of the largest early stage funds

Ex-American Capital pair launch digital transformation-focused credit investor Altimer Capital

A pair of former American Capital execs have launched Altimer Capital, a new firm targeting credit opportunities in the rapidly growing area of digital transformation. The post Ex-American Capital pair launch digital transformation-focused credit investor

BT’s giant UK pension fund hands $1bn private equity mandate to Hermes GPE

One of the UK's largest occupational pension schemes has awarded a $1bn private equity mandate to global investor Federated Hermes. The post BT’s giant UK pension fund hands $1bn private equity mandate to Hermes GPE

Ex-Golden Gate tech expert Chandna said to eye at least $500m for debut Lone View fundraise

Long-time Golden Gate Capital tech investor Rishi Chandna has reportedly left the firm to launch his own buyout fund, which could look to raise between $500m and $1bn. The post Ex-Golden Gate tech expert Chandna

Ampersand-backed Alliance Pharma to acquire LGC’s Drug Development Solutions Business (“DDS”) and welcomes KKR as joint shareholder

Malvern, PA, Cambridge, UK, and Sandwich, UK, May 17, 2022 – Alliance Pharma, a US-based Bioanalytical CRO and an Ampersand portfolio company, has agreed to acquire DDS, a UK-based Bioanalytical Business Unit of LGC. KKR

The Most Curious Rule Proposal in Securities and Exchange Commission History

Posted by Joseph Grundfest (Stanford University), on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Editor's Note: Joseph A. Grundfest is William A. Franke Professor of Law and Business at Stanford Law School. This post is based on his

Ardian looks to expand cloud tax compliance business Taxually after huge 2021 growth

Global investment giant Ardian has bought a minority stake in Taxually, a cloud-native tax compliance software company formed by a trio of ex-KPMG execs. The post Ardian looks to expand cloud tax compliance business Taxually

NFP Strengthens its P&C Specialty Business with a Distinct Focus…

Ongoing integration of Thompson Flanagan significantly broadens NFP’s M&A complex risk solutions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies(PRWeb May 17, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/nfp_strengthens_its_p_c_specialty_business_with_a_distinct_focus_on_private_equity/prweb18678526.htm

Proposed SEC Rule on Private Fund Advisers

Posted by William W. Clayton (Brigham Young University), on Monday, May 16, 2022 Editor's Note: William W. Clayton is an Associate Professor at Brigham Young University Law School. This post summarizes his recent comment letter

Equistone files seventh buyout fund

Mid-market sponsor Equistone has made a regulatory filing for its seventh fund, Equistone Partners Europe Fund VII, four years after the final close of its predecessor vehicle.

Bravo Invest reaps 3x, 4.5x MM apiece in Arbo and MTW exits

Bravo Invest has fully exited two of its Italian portfolio companies, Arbo and Metalworks Holding (MTW), sold to NB Renaissance and Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), respectively.

FPE holds GBP 185m final close for third fund

UK-based software and services-focused sponsor FPE Capital has held a final close for FPE Fund III on its GBP 185m hard-cap.

Bain, Blackstone, KKR among ten potential bidder for Toshiba Group – report

Private capital firms Bain Capital, Blackstone, KKR and Canadian investment firm Brookfield are among the ten potential investors filing interest for Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Group after the group had solicited buyout offers. The post Bain,

Tikehau, Unilever, Axa form EUR 1bn impact fund

Tikehau Capital, consumer conglomerate Unilever and insurance company Axa have announced the launch of a regenerative agricultural fund with a EUR 1bn target.

KKR Grows Self-Storage Portfolio With Five New Acquisitions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of five new self-storage properties totaling approximately 4,100 units for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $98 million. The properties were acquired

17Capital promotes three to partner

Private equity portfolio financing provider 17Capital has announced the promotion of David Wilson, Emad Shahin and Fokke Lucas from managing director to partner in its London office.

EXCLUSIVE: FPE Capital beats target, hard cap to close Fund III on £185m in just six months

Software and services-focused private equity investor FPE Capital has beat its target and hard cap to close Fund III on £185m in just six months. The post EXCLUSIVE: FPE Capital beats target, hard cap to

EMH buys minority stake in Genui-backed Acrolinx

Midcap investor EMH has acquired a significant minority in Acrolinx, a German AI-enabled intelligence software company backed by sponsor Genui.

BlackRock bags over $800m towards new fund targeting investments in people of color-founded, led businesses

BlackRock has picked up more than $800m in initial commitments towards a new multi-alternatives fund targeting businesses and projects owned, led by, or serving people of colour. The post BlackRock bags over $800m towards new

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