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Restaurant365 Announces $135M Funding Round Co-Led by KKR and L Catterton

IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant365, an industry leading all-in-one restaurant enterprise management software, today announced it has agreed to a $135M funding round co-led by global investment firms KKR and L Catterton

819 bed PBSA scheme in Bristol forward sold to KKR

Watkin Jones, the UK's leading developer and manager of residential for rent, is pleased to announce that the Group has exchanged contracts with funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, to forward fund

KKR Acquires Industrial Warehouses Serving the Phoenix and Atlanta Markets

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of an industrial park in Phoenix, Arizona and an industrial warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. The properties are both newly constructed Class A

Remembering Thomas H. Lee, a Veteran of Private Equity

The financier, who died at 78 years old, was known for prominent takeovers of Snapple and Warner Music.

Climate tech specialist Contrarian Ventures gets EIF backing for sophomore fundraise

European climate tech investor Contrarian Ventures has picked up backing from the European Investment Fund towards its €75m-targeting sophomore investment vehicle. The post Climate tech specialist Contrarian Ventures gets EIF backing for sophomore fundraise first

Ex-Senator Pat Toomey to join Apollo Global board of directors

Private equity giant Apollo Global Management has named former US Senator Patrick Toomey to its board. The post Ex-Senator Pat Toomey to join Apollo Global board of directors first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Warburg Pincus said to eye CNY3bn for first yuan fund as Chinese family offices up their PE commitments

Warburg Pincus is reportedly raising CNY3bn ($439m) for its first yuan-denominated private equity fund. The post Warburg Pincus said to eye CNY3bn for first yuan fund as Chinese family offices up their PE commitments first

‘The World’s Largest Construction Site’: The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine

As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.

PSG's Imaweb sale moves to second round

PSG Equity (formerly Providence Strategic Growth) has invited a small group of financial and strategic bidders to the second round of CRM solutions provider Imaweb’s sale, sources familiar with the matter said.

Thoma Bravo boosts credit-focused LP relations with Ayelew hire from Neuberger Berman

Software-focused private equity giant Thoma Bravo has brought in Rahel Ayelew from Neuberger Berman as it looks to expand its investor relationships with credit-focused LPs. The post Thoma Bravo boosts credit-focused LP relations with Ayelew hire from

Planet A raises EUR 160m for debut greentech fund

Germany-headquartered venture capital firm Planet A has raised EUR 160m in a final close for its debut fund with a focus on European greentech software and hardware startups.

Carlyle private equity fundraising slumps behind peers

US-headquartered sponsor Carlyle raised just USD 600m for its latest private equity fund in Q4 2022, marking a year-on-year fall of almost two-thirds versus the USD 2bn raised in the same period in 2021.

Accession Capital Partners aims for autumn 2023 final close for Fund V

Central and Eastern Europe-focused mid-market firm Accession Capital Partners (ACP) is eyeing opportunities in the region as it heads towards an autumn final close for its newly launched AMC V fund, Christian Stix, partner and

Carlyle picks ex-Goldman CFO Schwartz as new CEO after abrupt Kewsong Lee departure

Global private equity giant Carlyle has revealed its replacement for former CEO Kewsong Lee, who abruptly stepped down last August despite years of being groomed for the top job. The post Carlyle picks ex-Goldman CFO Schwartz as

Carlyle Names Harvey Schwartz, Former Goldman Sachs Executive, as CEO

Harvey Schwartz, who was once in the running for the top job at Goldman Sachs, is taking over at the investing giant after the abrupt exit of its former C.E.O.

Livingbridge exits Red Box in sale to US-based Uniphore

Mid-market sponsor Livingbridge has sold Red Box, a UK-based AI voice recording software business, to California-based AI and automation provider Uniphore Technologies.

European PE firm names head of North America to bolster region growth

Hg, a private equity firm positioned towards software and services, has named Alan Cline as its head of North America, to bolster the firm’s presence in the region. The post European PE firm names head

Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

Private equity giant Warburg Pincus has hauled in $15.4bn for its latest flagship buyout fundraise, putting it within a whisker of its $16bn goal. The post Warburg Pincus hits $15.4bn for biggest fund yet, nears $16bn target

SoftwareONE on PE watchlist amid take-private optimism

SoftwareONE is being eyed by private equity firms as a possible buyout opportunity, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid cautious optimism over a return of European take-private deals.

Main Capital exits Onventis in SBO to Keensight

Netherlands-based private equity firm Main Capital Partners has sold German procurement technology business Onventis to French growth investor Keensight Capital.

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