ArchiMed reaps 4x on Bomi sale to UPS

Specialist investor ArchiMed has sold Italy-based healthcare logistics platform Bomi to US-listed parcel shipping group UPS, earning a 4x money return.

Texas Teachers’ Retirement System picks three new managers for latest $785m allocation

The $200bn Texas Teachers’ Retirement System has picked I Squared Capital, Blockchain Capital and North Island Ventures as its new managers in its latest round of $785m alternative allocations. The post Texas Teachers’ Retirement System

StepStone scores big fund size increase with new $2.36bn co-invest vehicle

Private markets investment giant StepStone Group has hit a $2.36bn final close for its fifth dedicated co-investment fund. The post StepStone scores big fund size increase with new $2.36bn co-invest vehicle first appeared on AltAssets

Siguler Guff closes largest small business buyout fund yet on $1.97bn

$16bn-managing investment firm Siguler Guff has closed its largest small business buyout fund to date by collecting $1.97bn for its Small Buyout Opportunities Fund V. The post Siguler Guff closes largest small business buyout fund

Foreign GPs step up for large Italian deals – panel

Italy’s private equity market is seeing an increase in large deals often from international GPs that are able to find cheaper prices and opportunities across several sectors, according to experts at the Italian Private Equity,

Literacy acquires fragrance products maker Ashleigh & Burwood

Literacy Capital, a UK-listed closed-end investment company, has acquired UK-based home fragrance manufacturer Ashleigh & Burwood.

Cornerstone VC holds GBP 20m first close for debut fund

Tech-focused firm Cornerstone VC, born out of black-led angel group Cornerstone Partners, has held a first close on GBP 20m for a fund dedicated to invest in diverse UK companies at pre-seed and seed stage.

Latin American business-focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures closes $100m first fund with big bank backing

Latin American entrepreneur owned businesses focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures has closed its first institutional fund on over $100m. The post Latin American business-focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures closes $100m first fund with big bank backing first appeared on

Fundraising failing to keep up with booming ASEAN dealmaking environment

Private equity and venture capital fundraising in southeast Asia is failing to keep up with huge investment activity from alternative asset investors in the region, new research shows. The post Fundraising failing to keep up

ICG closes European Corporate fund on EUR 8.1bn

Listed private investment firm ICG has raised EUR 8.1bn for the eighth vintage of its flagship European Corporate fund, exceeding its EUR 7bn target.

SE Asia-focused Insignia Ventures collects $516m of capital commitments

Southeast Asia-focused early-stage technology venture capital firm Insignia Ventures has collected $516m across two funds as the firm hits its fifth anniversary. The post SE Asia-focused Insignia Ventures collects $516m of capital commitments first appeared

Saudi Arabia, Oman-focused Rakiza gets $300m backing from Public Investment Fund

Public Investment Fund has committed $300m to Rakiza, an infrastructure fund co-managed by Oman Infrastructure Investment Management and Equitix. The post Saudi Arabia, Oman-focused Rakiza gets $300m backing from Public Investment Fund first appeared on

LDC reaps 4x returns in Aqualisa GBP 130m trade exit

Mid-market sponsor LDC has sold Aqualisa to US-listed Fortune Brands Home & Security in a transaction that values the UK-based manufacturer of shower products at GBP 130m.

The Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System picks Vista for latest PE commitment

The Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System will commit $50m to Vista Capital Solutions and $25m to its co-investment vehicle. The post The Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System picks Vista for latest PE commitment first appeared

Octopus Ventures strikes first close for first dedicated pre-seed fundraise

UK-based Octopus Ventures has launched its first dedicated pre-seed fundraise targeting early-stage startups across Europe. The post Octopus Ventures strikes first close for first dedicated pre-seed fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Sentinel buys into biggest Anytime Fitness franchisee

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired largest franchisee of Anytime Fitness Bandon Holdings. The post Sentinel buys into biggest Anytime Fitness franchisee first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Tikehau holds EUR 3.3bn final close for TDL V, plans further fundraises

France-based listed GP Tikehau Capital has held a final close for Tikehau Direct Lending V (TDL V) on its EUR 3.3bn target, representing a 57% increase versus its previous vintage.

Eurazeo’s NAV dips amid volatile markets

Listed French sponsor Eurazeo has created a contingency buffer of EUR 500m to account for volatile market uncertainties, leading to a dip in the group’s net asset value, according to its half-year report.

TPG Growth invests in lyric library Musixmatch

TPG has invested in Bologna-based Musixmatch, the world's largest catalogue of music lyrics, through its growth arm.

FINTOP Capital closes third fund, names two new partners

Fintech B2B SaaS-focused venture capital firm FINTOP Capital has closed its third fund on $220m. The post FINTOP Capital closes third fund, names two new partners first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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