Blackstone brings in ex-Amazon Web Services senior exec Feng to target tech investments

Blackstone has hired former Amazon Web Services senior exec Christine Feng as a senior managing director targeting tech deals for its opportunistic investment platform Tactical Opportunties.

SZA hires CMS’s Kolbiger

Germany-based law firm Schilling Zutt & Anschütz (SZA) has hired Martin Kolbiger as a partner in its Munich office, effective as of 1 August 2020.

US firm backed by Michael Dell’s family office preps for outside investors

The firm named Kevin Brown as co-head of its private capital group along with newly hired John Civantos

CMS hires five in Polish transactions team

CMS has hired a team of five from Clifford Chance to its Poland-based transactions practice, all of whom will focus on M&A deals and advisory mandates for private equity firms, bringing the team to 26

HKW Adds Deal Generation Pro

Indianapolis-based HKW has added Lilly Green to its team as Vice President of Deal Generation. Ms. Green will be based in HKW’s New York City office. At HKW, Ms. Green will be active sourcing new

Veteran private equity pair join Triago as firm looks to boost offering to LPs, GPs amid Covid-19

Private equity industry veterans Andrew Rosato and Simeon Ketchum have been hired by fund advisory specialist Triago as it looks to deepen its services amid the impact of Covid-19 on LPs and GPs.

Pets a Good Bet

According to a new study by Katten, pet owners’ love for their animals, along with the impact of COVID-19, are among the reasons decision-makers feel bullish about the future of private equity and animal care.

Ex-Blackstone senior exec Akazhanov joins HIG Capital as Advantage Fund managing director

Former Blackstone senior exec Timur Akazhanov has been brought in by HIG Capital as a managing director of the firm's Capital’s Advantage Fund.

D1, Lone Pine et al. invest $319m in Transferwise

D1 Capital Partners and Lone Pine Capital, joined by other investors, have acquired $319m worth of shares in a secondary share sale that values payments company Transferwise at $5bn.

TZP Group names two new partners amid string of hires

New York private equity house TZP Group has revealed a pair of new partners among a string of new hires at the firm.

Ex-Mastercard CEO, president Lockhart brings expertise to Blackstone as senior advisor

Former Mastercard president and CEO Gene Lockhart has been hired by Blackstone as a senior advisor, with a focus on the firm's growth equity and opportunistic investment units.

Tenex Buys Labeling Sisters

Tenex Capital Management has acquired and merged sister companies Consolidated Label and Online Labels (together “Consolidated”) in partnership with their founders, Joel and Dave Carmany. Consolidated is a provider of printed pressure sensitive, shrink sleeve,

Imap hires Widholz as partner

Corporate finance firm Imap has hired Andreas Widholz as a partner in its Munich-based team, effective as of the start of July 2020.

Apollo, other PE houses said to be wary of debt-heavy Europcar buyout amid Covid-19 uncertainty

Private equity firms including Apollo Global reportedly remain wary of investing in troubled car rental business Europcar amid owner Eurazeo asking for last-ditch bids ahead of a potential restructuring.

Fintech, software expert Hess named latest WCAS operating partner

Tech and healthcare-focused private equity house Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe has named software and fintech expert Pete Hess as its latest operating partner.

Shamrock Closes Second Entertainment Content Fund

Shamrock Capital has held a final closing of Shamrock Capital Content Fund II LP with $400 million of capital. New and existing limited partners in Fund II include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and

Z Capital Adds Corporate Development Pro

Z Capital Group (ZCG) has added Laura Krivec to its team as Director of Corporate Development. Ms. Krivec will be active with project management, developing new and existing relationships with pension consultants, private wealth platforms

Bridgepoint said to eye stake buy in English football’s Women’s Super League

UK private equity house Bridgepoint has been linked with a large stake purchase of English football's Women's Super League.

Roland Berger makes three DACH hires

Roland Berger has made three hires in its DACH-based restructuring, performance, transformation and transaction team, appointing partners Stephan Hartmann and Jan Maser, as well as principal Markus Held.

VMG promotes four to partner to follow three promotions last month

Consumer brands-focused private equity house VMG Partners has named four new partners, adding to the three promotions it revealed late last month.

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