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Ropes & Gray brings in capital markets, private equity specialist Rahman as newest partner

Global law firm Ropes & Gray has brought in Faiza Rahman as its newest partner with a specialty in capital markets. The post Ropes & Gray brings in capital markets, private equity specialist Rahman as

Lindsay Goldberg sells specialty paper producer Pixelle to HIG Capital

US private equity major Lindsay Goldberg has agreed to sell speciality paper business Pixelle to HIG Capital. The post Lindsay Goldberg sells specialty paper producer Pixelle to HIG Capital first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Access Capital Partners nears halfway for new fundraise with first close, eyes on €800m

European private equity investor Access Capital Partners has struck a first close for its latest small buyout funds of funds as it looks to reach an €800m target. The post Access Capital Partners nears halfway for

General Atlantic hires PAI’s Gomez as its global head of ESG

Growth equity major General Atlantic has hired former PAI Partners senior exec Cornelia Gomez as its global head of ESG. The post General Atlantic hires PAI’s Gomez as its global head of ESG first appeared on

Ted Baker launches formal sale process after rejecting trio of Sycamore Partners offers

British retail chain Ted Baker has launched a formal sale process after rejecting a string of bids from private equity house Sycamore Partners. The company declined an unsolicited non-binding takeover proposal from Sycamore last week saying it

CVC strikes deal to invest in Greenbriar Equity portfolio business Radwell

CVC Capital Partners has tapped its eighth flagship fund to invest in Radwell International, a global distributor of new and surplus industrial automation components. The post CVC strikes deal to invest in Greenbriar Equity portfolio

CVC said to seek $6bn through imminent launch of latest Asia fundraise

CVC Capital Partners has is reportedly set to launch its latest Asia fund this month targeting at least $6bn - well above the $4.5bn it collected for its predecessor vehicle. The post CVC said to

Moelis’ Freeport Financial levels up with $1.5bn of new firepower from fifth direct lending fund close

Lower-mid-market direct lending firm Freeport Financial Partners has soared past its target for its latest fundraise to give it $1.5bn of firepower at final close. The post Moelis’ Freeport Financial levels up with $1.5bn of

London Technology Club looks to leverage strong Fund I, Fund II success with latest tech scale-up focused fundraise

The London Technology Club, a community of institutional investors, VCs and tech experts in Europe, has launched its third fund in three years aimed at scale-up tech businesses. The post London Technology Club looks to

Israel startups ‘bridge to Europe’ Maor Investments beats debut fund size in $150m-plus Fund II first close

Israel-based venture capital firm Maor Investments has raised more than $150m at the first close of its sophomore fund, already beating the total gathered for its debut fund. The post Israel startups ‘bridge to Europe’

Clearlake, TA aim north of $7.5bn for Precisely stake sale

Clearlake Capital and TA Associates are reportedly looking for options to sell the minority stake in data-integrity software maker Precisely at a minimum value of $7.5bn including debt. The post Clearlake, TA aim north of

Swiss PE house Ufenau reaches €1bn mark for latest fundraise

Swiss investor group Ufenau Capital Partners has closed its first €1bn-reaching fund, nearly doubling the size of its predecessor. The post Swiss PE house Ufenau reaches €1bn mark for latest fundraise first appeared on AltAssets

Thomas H Lee Partners agrees to by Warburg Pincus-backed Intelligent Medical Objects

US private equity major Thomas H Lee Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Warburg Pincus' healthcare data and documentation software specialist Intelligent Medical Objects. The post Thomas H Lee Partners agrees to

Singapore fund of funds investor launches first ESG fund of funds with $100m

Singapore-based private equity investor Azalea has struck a $100m first close for its inaugural sustainability-focused fund of funds. The post Singapore fund of funds investor launches first ESG fund of funds with $100m first appeared

Senators Ask Treasury and S.E.C. to Close Oligarch Investment Loophole

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse called on regulators to interpret oversight powers more broadly to cover hedge funds, private equity firms and more.

Nielsen, TV Ratings Giant, Agrees to $16 Billion Private Equity Takeover

The company known for TV ratings has faced pressure from media platforms and advertisers to more accurately include digital audiences.

Recent SEC Enforcement Developments

Posted by Haimavathi V. Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael D. Birnbaum, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Haimavathi V. Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael D. Birnbaum are partners at Morrison

How Roman Abramovich Used Shell Companies and Wall Street Ties to Invest in the U.S.

Using a network of banks, law firms and advisers in multiple countries, Roman Abramovich invested billions in American hedge funds.

At home connected rower brand Hydrow secures latest funding from L Catterton

Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has participated in a $55m series D round funding for at home connected rower maker Hydrow. The post At home connected rower brand Hydrow secures latest funding from L Catterton

Getir becomes decacorn at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a new series E funding round

Ultrafast grocery delivery company Getir entered into decacorn status at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a  new $768m funding round. The post Getir becomes decacorn at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a new series E funding round first

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