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Fed Frets About Shadow Banks and Eyes Treasury Liquidity in New Report

The Federal Reserve is watching the government bond market and investment funds as rate increases ricochet through finance.

Alation valued at more than $1.7bn thanks to Thoma Bravo-led investment round

Software-focused private equity major Thoma Bravo has helped enterprise data intelligence business Alation to a valuation of more than $1.7bn by leading a new investment round in the business. The post Alation valued at more

Milwaukee City pension picks fund of funds trio for latest commitments

The $5.6bn-managing Milwaukee City Employees' Retirement System has reportedly picked a trio of fund of funds for its latest alternatives investments. The post Milwaukee City pension picks fund of funds trio for latest commitments first

Wafra eyes $1.5bn for new fund targeting stakes in private equity, alternatives firms

Wafra, the investment house backed by Kuwait's public pension fund, has launched a new $1.5bn fund targeting stakes in private equity firms and other alternatives investors. The post Wafra eyes $1.5bn for new fund targeting

SEMCAP branches into healthtech with launch of $400m fundraise

Private equity investor SEMCAP has launched a new healthcare investing strategy with eyes on a $400m fundraise. The post SEMCAP branches into healthtech with launch of $400m fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

KKR said to near $6bn for first close of huge new Asia Pacific infra fund

KKR has reportedly raised nearly $6bn for the first close of its sophomore Asia Pacific-focused infra fund, making it the biggest-ever fund of its type raised in the region. The post KKR said to near

White Hat, Magnetar target high-value, mission-critical tech companies with new opportunity fund

Tech investor White Hat Capital Partners has launched a structured opportunities fund through a team up with Magnetar Capital, targeting "mission critical technology companies operating in high value markets". The post White Hat, Magnetar target

Carlyle invests $350m to help Aspen Power grow solar acquisitions

Buyout giant Carlyle has made a $350m investment in solar developer Aspen Power Partners to fund a string of potential aquisitions for the business. The post Carlyle invests $350m to help Aspen Power grow solar

Edison Partners brings in head of investor relations, looks to build ‘forever firm’

Edison Partners has brought in former placement agent Rush Baker as a partner and head of investor relations. The post Edison Partners brings in head of investor relations, looks to build ‘forever firm’ first appeared

Windjammer sells Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline portfolio company Qnnect

Windjammer Capital has sold harsh environment electronics protection specialist Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline Investment portfolio business Qnnect. The post Windjammer sells Hermetic Solutions Group to Arcline portfolio company Qnnect first appeared on AltAssets Private

Sentinel Capital sells specialist paper, film manufacturer Nekoosa

Sentinel Capital Partners has sold specialty paper and film manufacturer Nekoosa after five years in its portfolio. The post Sentinel Capital sells specialist paper, film manufacturer Nekoosa first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Canada’s BDC tightens climate tech-focused fundraising with smaller, $400m Fund II

The Business Development Bank of Canada is back with a new $400m climate tech fund - a 50% drop in size compared to its debut vehicle in the strategy from 2018. The post Canada’s BDC

Sixth Street surges to $4.4bn hard cap close for latest growth capital fundraise

Investment major Sixth Street‘s growth arm has raised $4.4bn of fresh capital through a hard cap close of its newest fund. The latest growth vehicle from the firm is double the size of its $2.2bn

Blackbird Ventures closes Australia’s biggest VC fund on A$1bn

Australian venture capital major Blackbird Ventures has closed the country's biggest-ever VC fund by bringing in A$1bn at final close. The post Blackbird Ventures closes Australia’s biggest VC fund on A$1bn first appeared on AltAssets

GTCR buys into medical device contract manufacturing organisation Biocoat

Private equity major GTCR has agreed a majority investment in medical device contract manufacturing organization Biocoat. The post GTCR buys into medical device contract manufacturing organisation Biocoat first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Greenbriar Equity buys into Tailwind Capital’s RANDYS Automotive

Greenbriar Equity Group has bought into Tailwind Capital portfolio business RANDYS Worldwide Automotive through a recapitalisation deal. The post Greenbriar Equity buys into Tailwind Capital’s RANDYS Automotive first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

HIG Capital backs financial services tech business ThoughtFocus

HIG Capital has made a growth investment in financial services-focused digital and tech business ThoughtFocus. The post HIG Capital backs financial services tech business ThoughtFocus first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Gulf Capital scores 2.5x return in Chef Middle East trade sale

Gulf Capital has sealed its second successful exit in two weeks with the $100m sale of Chef Middle East to Nasdaq-listed The Chef's Warehouse. The post Gulf Capital scores 2.5x return in Chef Middle East

Cornell Capital, TorQuest team up for S.i Systems buyout as company expands into US

Cornell Capital and TorQuest Partners have teamed up for an investment in Canadian IT staffing major S.i Systems. The post Cornell Capital, TorQuest team up for S.i Systems buyout as company expands into US first

Hambro Perks strikes £100m first close for ‘inflation hedge’ growth debt fund

UK investor Hambro Perks has hit a £100m first close for its new growth debt fund. The post Hambro Perks strikes £100m first close for ‘inflation hedge’ growth debt fund first appeared on AltAssets Private

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