Crayhill Capital strikes $820m hard cap close for second credit-focused fundraise

Private credit investment specialist Crayhill Capital Management has hit an $820m hard cap final close for its second fund. The post Crayhill Capital strikes $820m hard cap close for second credit-focused fundraise first appeared on AltAssets

Actis hires former-AXA exec Daulon du Laurens to lead EMEA fundraising, investor relations

Global emerging markets investor Actis has named Charles Daulon du Laurens as head of EMEA within its investor development group to lead fundraising and investor relations activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The

Revaia closes Europe’s biggest female-founded VC fund on €250m

Revaia, formerly known as Gaia Capital Partners, has held a final close for its first growth fund on €250m, exceeding its initial target of €200m. The fund is Europe’s largest female-founded VC fund to date.

Cheyne Capital raises another €1bn credit fund to invest in struggling European companies

UK alternatives investor Cheyne Capital has struck its €1bn maximum for its second fund targeting corporate credit, special situations and debt restructurings. The post Cheyne Capital raises another €1bn credit fund to invest in struggling

Blackstone taps longer-hold private equity vehicle for investment in $5bn-valued Chamberlain Group

Global buyout giant Blackstone has tapped its longer-term private equity investment funds to buy into smart building control and access provider The Chamberlain Group at a roughly $5bn valuation. The post Blackstone taps longer-hold private

Falfurrias Capital seals oversubscribed $850m Fund V close in rapid return to fundraising

Falfurrias Capital has scored an impressive $850m final close for its latest flagship private equity fundraise, just two years after closing its predecessor vehicle. The post Falfurrias Capital seals oversubscribed $850m Fund V close in

EQT-backed specialty chemicals distributor Azelis seeks €5bn-plus valuation through IPO

EQT-backed specialty chemicals distributor Azelis is reportedly looking to raise €880m through an IPO in Brussels, leading to a valuation of more than €5bn. The post EQT-backed specialty chemicals distributor Azelis seeks €5bn-plus valuation through

AnaCap Financial buys into WebID to capture offline-to-online channel shift in large banks

Specialist mid-market investor AnaCap Financial has bought into German digital identification provider WebID amid what is says is an increasingly important offline-to-online channel shift. The post AnaCap Financial buys into WebID to capture offline-to-online channel

‘Astonishing’ rise in European VC valuations hasn’t topped out yet: PitchBook

European venture capital valuations saw an "astonishing rise in the first half of the year to reach record highs, new research from PitchBook shows. The post ‘Astonishing’ rise in European VC valuations hasn’t topped out

Aurelius plans string of Italian acquisitions following office opening

Pan-European investment group Aurelius is planning a string of acquisitions in Italy in the coming months, according to managing director and Italy head Ludovico Denza.

UK Plc is ready for sale, but price isn’t the only factor that matters

US companies are vying to take over British ones such as Meggitt and Morrisons, but it doesn’t mean the post-Brexit valuation gap of London-listed stocks is about to close

ECI Partners reinvests in HomeProtect parent Avantia, seals 3x exit multiple

ECI Partners has tapped ECI 11 to reinvest in virtual insurer Avantia, leading to a full realisation for ECI 9. The deal is the tenth exit from the fund to generate a gross multiple of

DocPlanner raises round valuing business at USD 1bn

DocPlanner, a Poland-based operator of a healthcare services booking platform, has completed an undisclosed round at a unicorn valuation (USD 1bn or more), according to two sources familiar with the situation.

Ex-Secretary of State Pritzker eyes over $280m for second Inspired Capital fundraise

Inspired Capital, the firm launched by PSP Partners founder Penny Pritzker and LeanVest founder Alexa Von Tobel, is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $281m for its sophomore investment vehicle. The post Ex-Secretary

Goldman Sachs preps private equity assets float, portfolio could pass $5bn valuation

Goldman Sachs is planning a float of assets from its private equity firm investment unit Petershill Partners which could value the new listed entity at more than $5bn. The post Goldman Sachs preps private equity

Accedo sponsor SEB taps Raymond James for exit

SEB Private Equity is looking to sell Accedo, a Swedish video technology company, and has hired Raymond James to advise on the process, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

Prosus makes $4.7bn bet on online payments in India

BillDesk acquisition comes after pandemic fueled rapid growth in digital retail transactions

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