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Greenbriar soars past Fund VI goal to raise almost $3.5bn

Greenbriar Equity Group has soared past its target for its sixth flagship private equity fund to hit almost $3.5bn in a final close. The post Greenbriar soars past Fund VI goal to raise almost $3.5bn first

Vista agrees $2.6bn buyout of insurance tech platform Duck Creek Technologies

Vista Equity Partners has agreed a $2.6bn buyout of property and casualty insurance tech platform Duck Creek Technologies. The post Vista agrees $2.6bn buyout of insurance tech platform Duck Creek Technologies first appeared on AltAssets

OceanSound Partners picks up 107-year-old infra consulting business Gannett Fleming

Tech-focused private equity house OceanSound Partners has invested in 107-year-old infrastructure consulting services provider Gannett Fleming. The post OceanSound Partners picks up 107-year-old infra consulting business Gannett Fleming first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund

Swedish heavy truck and bus maker Scania has launched its second growth capital fund, to be managed by East Hill Equity. The post Truck maker Scania launches second B2B tech-focused growth capital fund first appeared

Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund

Global buyout giant Carlyle has reportedly pulled in more than €3bn for its latest European tech-focused fundraise. The post Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Francisco Partners picks premium PC peripheral provider Glorious Gaming as latest investment

Tech-focused private equity giant Francisco Partners has bought into high-performance PC gaming peripherals business Glorious Gaming. Glorious, which was founded in 2014, provides premium mice, custom mechanical keyboards, mouse pads and other accessories. Never miss a story!

Genstar buys into Brightstar-backed tech insurance, repair, replace specialist Likewize

Private equity major Genstar Capital has agreed to buy tech insurance, repair and replacement specialist Likewize. The post Genstar buys into Brightstar-backed tech insurance, repair, replace specialist Likewize first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Biomed investor Catalio Capital boosts 2022 fundraising with debut credit opportunities fund close

Life sciences investor Catalio Capital Management has boosted its 2022 fundraising with the final close of its inaugural special situations fund. The post Biomed investor Catalio Capital boosts 2022 fundraising with debut credit opportunities fund close

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.

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

Ocean-focused climate investor Propellor lands $100m for debut fundraise

Climate tech venture capital firm Propeller has raised $100m for its debut fund targeting ocean-specific science and technology investments. The post Ocean-focused climate investor Propellor lands $100m for debut fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private

Temasek investment arm Vertex Ventures said to eye almost $500m for China tech fund

Temasek-backed Vertex Ventures is reportedly eyeing almost $500m for a new fund dedicated to Chinese tech investing. The post Temasek investment arm Vertex Ventures said to eye almost $500m for China tech fund first appeared on

Klarna, Revolut backer GP Bullhound backs £93m Series C for Connex One

UK tech investor GP Bullhound has backed a £93m Series C fundraising for Connex One, a cloud-based customer engagement platform. The post Klarna, Revolut backer GP Bullhound backs £93m Series C for Connex One first

Europe, Israel-focused Flashpoint expands to US to bolster transatlantic opportunities

Flashpoint Venture Capital, a tech investor focused on expanding Europe and Israel-based startups internationally, has opened its first US office. The post Europe, Israel-focused Flashpoint expands to US to bolster transatlantic opportunities first appeared on

KKR ups investment in cybersecurity specialist NetSPI with new $410m funding

KKR has made a hefty new investment in cybersecurity business NetSPI with $410m of extra funding. The post KKR ups investment in cybersecurity specialist NetSPI with new $410m funding first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Industry Ventures targets ‘changing venture landscape’ with new $300m direct fund

Industry Ventures has raised $300m to close its third fund focused on early and mid-stage technology investments. The post Industry Ventures targets ‘changing venture landscape’ with new $300m direct fund first appeared on AltAssets Private

Beleaugered Atos rejects €4.2bn ICG, onepoint buyout offer for Evidian unit

UK private equity house ICG has seen its €4.2bn buyout offer for the Evidian unit of beleagured French tech consultancy Atos unit rejected. The post Beleaugered Atos rejects €4.2bn ICG, onepoint buyout offer for Evidian

PE, VC execs banking on African tech boom over next three years

Private equity and venture capital execs are banking on an African tech boom over the next few years amid the rapid expansion of the continent's startup ecosystem, new research shows. The post PE, VC execs

Ex-HIG, Accel-KKR execs score over $500m to close second Resurgens Technology Partners fund

Resurgens Technology Partners, the tech-focused investor launched by former HIG and Accel-KKR execs, has stormed to more than $500m for its second fundraise. The post Ex-HIG, Accel-KKR execs score over $500m to close second Resurgens

Avance has raised more than double its $500m target for the final close of its debut fund

Services, tech and consumer-focused private equity house Avance Investment Management has raised $1.1bn for its debut fund, more than double its $500m target. The post Avance has raised more than double its $500m target for

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