Powerhouse private equity megadeals are increasingly powering what is now a $1.1tn operation, with average deal size passing $1bn for the first time ever, new research from Bain & Company shows. The post Private equity
Posted by Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker, Robert Holton, and Patrick Derocher, Arnold & Porter LLP, on Friday, March 4, 2022 Editor's Note: Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker and Robert Holton are partners and Patrick Derocher is an associate
Instutional investors are set to be outpaced by high-net-worth individuals in committing capital to private equity, new research shows. The post Growth in institutional investment in PE set to be outpaced by rise in HNWI
European private equity major Hg is reportedly raising more than $15bn across a pair of new funds, with its new large-cap vehicle said to be set for a $10bn final close next quarter. The post
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of KKR’s acquisition of Yayoi Co., Ltd. (“Yayoi”), a software developer, distributor, and support service provider for small- and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) in
Aurelius has sold German distance learning university AKAD to Galileo, Europe's largest higher education group, for EUR 45m.
Posted by Norm Champ, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Sunday, February 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Norm Champ is partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. This post is based on a Kirkland & Ellis memorandum by
Posted by Marc E. Elovitz, Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP, on Friday, February 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Marc E. Elovitz is partner at Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on his SRZ
Some of the world’s largest private equity firms including Advent, Bain and Cinven will donate their fees and carry in a philanthropic fund-of-funds managed by Greater Share, to be dispersed among global education NGOs.
Software investor Insight Partners has closed the largest high-growth tech fundraise ever with over $20bn of commitments for Fund XII, along with a dedicated co-invest fund. The post Insight Partners closes biggest high-growth tech fundraise
Investment to grow critical infrastructure of leading global beverage solutions provider ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Refresco Group B.V. (“Refresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest independent beverage contract manufacturers in the
Posted by Lucian Bebchuk (Harvard Law School), Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University), and Roberto Tallarita (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Editor's Note: Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law,
Warburg Pincus has made one of the largest investment in HRTech in LatAm by leading a $100m series B round in Brazilian human resources startup Solides. Solides provides human resources management software and corporate education
One of Canada's largest pension funds is losing its president and CEO after more than 19 years with the investor. The post Canadian pension giant PSP to lose president and CEO after more than 19
LSP has closed its flagship LSP 7 fund at EUR 1bn, following a EUR 150m commitment from one large investor after its EQT buyout.
One of the largest-ever primary equity raises in the wealth management sector has seen FNZ pick up $1.4bn from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Motive Partners. The post FNZ valued at $20bn after CPPIB,
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public
Polestar Capital has opened the largest circular economy debt fund in Europe at €100m, expecting to grow to €400m within a year. The post Polestar Capital secures €100m for circular economy debt fund, aiming to
Private US companies, primarily those owned by private equity firms, saw their enterprise values grow 3.9% in the last quarter of 2021 amid a continued impressive recovery from Covid-19 lows. The post PE-backed companies see
HOUSTON & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (“RES” or “the company”), the nation’s largest ecological restoration company, today announced that Onex Partners V, Onex Corporation’s (“Onex”)(TSX:ONEX) $7.2 billion fund, has agreed to make a significant
