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Ex-KKR, Neuberger Berman MENA head joins Patient Square Capital as newest partner

Patient Square Capital has named former KKR and Neuberger Berman MENA head Kaveh Samie as its latest partner. The post Ex-KKR, Neuberger Berman MENA head joins Patient Square Capital as newest partner first appeared on

Andros Capital rides hydrocarbon demand recovery with stellar $750m Fund II close

A stellar second fundraise from energy-focused private equity and credit investor Andros Capital Partners has seen the firm hit a $750m hard cap close. The post Andros Capital rides hydrocarbon demand recovery with stellar $750m

Blackstone Loses Rent Dispute at Manhattan’s Biggest Apartment Complex

The ruling was the latest development in the turbulent history of Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, the setting of many of New York City’s most high-profile housing battles.

Nuveen arm Churchill surges past new junior capital fund target with $737m final close

Nuveen investment arm Churchill Asset Management has raised more than $730m for its new Junior Capital Opportunities Fund, more than double the size of its debut fund in the strategy. Churchill soared past its initial $500m target

VGC on the road for GBP 150m fund; appoints former Nike exec

Brands specialist growth investor VGC is on the road for a new fund aiming to raise GBP 150m, with a first close expected by the end of this quarter.

TA Associates names New Year promotions with mega 2023 fundraise in sights

Growth investment giant TA Associates has unveiled a string of New Year promotions as it reportedly looks to raise up to $16bn across a pair of new funds this year. The post TA Associates names

Accel-KKR collects Texas pension commitments for new flagship, emerging buyout funds

Tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR has picked up backing for its new flagship fundraise and emerging buyout vehicle from US pension major the Texas County & District Retirement System. The post Accel-KKR collects Texas pension commitments

Louisiana pension latest big LP to back $9.5bn-targeting GTCR fundraise

Private equity giant GTCR  has picked up more LP support for its $9.5bn-targeting flagship fund. The post Louisiana pension latest big LP to back $9.5bn-targeting GTCR fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Angelo Gordon launches new $800m unit to target growing private debt demand

Credit and real estate investment major Angelo Gordon & Co has launched a new loan investment unit with more than $800m under management. The post Angelo Gordon launches new $800m unit to target growing private

Nexus Venture Partners eyes prompt $700m close for hefty new India fund

Early-stage Indian investment firm Nexus Venture Partners is reportedly in advanced talks to raise up to $700m for its hefty new fund. The veteran Indian investment house, which was launched in 2006, is set to

Zero One Hundred targets EUR 15m for new fund's first close

Zero One Hundred, a Slovakia-based venture investor targeting startups across central and eastern Europe, is set to hold a first close for its new fund in the second quarter of this year, partner Dusan Duffek

Blue Owl poised to revive Dyal IPO plan in H2 2023

Blue Owl Capital, a New York-based alternative asset manager, is keen to resume preparation for an IPO of Dyal Capital Partners in the second half of this year, sources with knowledge of the situation said.

Hamilton Lane raises USD 2.1bn for fifth co-investment fund

Private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane has held a USD 2.1bn final close for its latest dedicated co-investment fund, Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund V.

Canadian bank to appeal $848m damages payout to Cerberus Capital Management

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is set to appeal a judge's ruling that it pay about $848m to private equity house Cerberus Capital Management over a 15-year-old contract dispute. The post Canadian bank to

U2, Rolling Stones albums among rights picked by by Round Hill Music from producer Steve Lillywhite

Specialist private equity investor Round Hill Music Royalty Partners has bought the rights to music from bands including U2, The Rolling Stones and Peter Gabriel from veteran music producer Steve Lillywhite. The post U2, Rolling

FSN Capital buys into German no-code digital transformation specialist Lobster

European private equity house FSN Capital Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Lobster, a no-code data integration and digital process automation platform provider. The post FSN Capital buys into German no-code digital transformation specialist

The Riverside Company seals sale of safety equipment business SureWerx to Partners Group

Lower mid-market PE house The Riverside Company has sealed the exit of safety gear and protective equipment maker SureWerx to investment major Partners Group. The post The Riverside Company seals sale of safety equipment business

Health Enterprise Partners brings in experienced exec Scott Whyte as partner

Private equity specialist Health Enterprise Partners has brought in experienced senior exec Scott Whyte as a partner for value creation. The post Health Enterprise Partners brings in experienced exec Scott Whyte as partner first appeared

Facebook’s former global ad chief Everson joins Permira as senior advisor

Early Facebook exec and digital media veteran Carolyn Everson has joined global buyout house Permira as a senior advisor. The post Facebook’s former global ad chief Everson joins Permira as senior advisor first appeared on

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