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The Engine closes its second fund to back companies solving Earth’s biggest threats

The Engine, which is a new venture firm spun out from MIT, has raised $230m for its sophomore fund.

Intuitive launches new investment division and fund to support healthcare companies

Intuitive, a global technology developer for minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery, has launched an investment division, which includes a $100m fund.

Veritas Capital holds final close of its debut credit fund

Veritas Capital, a private equity firm focused on technology-enabled companies, has held the final close of its first Credit Opportunities Fund.

Newlight Partners completes investment into cybersecurity platform Pondurance

Newlight Partners, a private equity firm focused on North America, has invested into managed detection and response (MDR) platform Pondurance.

Lion Equity Partners acquires T-Y Group and Harbor Linen from Bed Bath & Beyond

Lion Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs, has tapped its sophomore fund to purchase T-Y Group and Harbor Linen from Bed Bath & Beyond.

North Branch Capital closes its maiden fund on $132m

North Branch Capital has reportedly closed its maiden fund on $132m, as it looks to invest into lower-middle market industrial businesses.

Pantheon names Matt Cashion as an investment partner

Global investment firm Pantheon has named Matt Cashion as an investment partner in its private equity co-investment team.

Keyhaven Capital earns multiple cost of 2x after EANOS Investments exit

Specialist secondaries private equity firm Keyhaven Capital has earned a multiple cost of 2x following its exit of EANOS Investments,

BGF and Sir Anthony Seldon call for £15bn National Renewal Fund to fix UK economy

BGF and Sir Anthony Seldon have made a call for a £15bn National Renewal Fund to recapitalise 21,000 businesses in the UK.

Endicott Growth Equity Partners names Seidman as its new principal

New York-based private equity firm Endicott Growth Equity Partners (EGEP) has named Dan Seideman as a new principal.

Brightstar Capital Partners acquires 75% stake in technology developer Brightstar

Brightstar Capital Partners (BCP) has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Brightstar, which builds end-to-end device lifecycle management solutions.

The Carlyle Group acquires majority stake in Calastone

Private equity giant The Carlyle Group has acquired a majority stake in global funds network Calastone from Octopus Ventures and Accel.

Lorax Capital Partners pulls in $142m for its sophomore fund

Lorax Capital Partners has pulled in $142m for its sophomore fund and has named Apex Group to supply administration and corporate services.

Bixin Ventures raises $100m fund to back blockchain companies

Bixin Ventures has launched a $100m capital fund to support the global blockchain ecosystem to nurture the future of open finance.

Vista Equity Partners makes investment into software developer SmartBear to become joint owners with Francisco Partners

Technology-focused private equity firm Vista Equity Partners has made a “significant” investment into software developer SmartBear.

Arctic Wolf joins the unicorn club after closing $200m Series E

Security operations developer Arctic Wolf has joined the unicorn club after a $200m Series E puts its valuation at $1.3bn.

Capital Square 1031 earns investors a 253.31% total return on equity after portfolio sale

Capital Square 1031 has earned its investors a 253.31% total return on equity or a 28.81% annualised return through the sale of Candleglow Apartments.

Pension giant freezes Apollo commitments as firm launches review of CEO Black’s ties to Epstein

US pension giant PSERS has put a freeze on new commitments to private equity major Apollo Global Management following the revelation that founder and CEO Leon Black wired up to $75m in payments to convicted

TPG, Thoma Bravo-backed McAfee hits $8.6bn valuation in return to public market

Private equity-backed cybersecurity major McAfee has hit an $8.6bn valuation through its return to the public market through an IPO.

Omnes reinvests in recycled wood pellet maker Biosyl a year after initial investment

Omnes has completed its eighth sponsorless deal through its reinvestment in wood pellet manufacturer Biosyl, a year after it first invested in the business.

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