Venture Capital rebounds in Q3 as dealflow and valuations increase

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Despite the pandemic slowing down other parts of the private equity universe, new data from PitchBook and NVCA shows that dealflow in venture capital remained strong in Q3. The $37.8

AMB :- Venture Capital rebounds in Q3 as dealflow and valuations increase

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Despite the pandemic slowing down other parts of the private equity universe, new data from PitchBook and NVCA shows that dealflow in venture capital remained strong in Q3. The $37.8

AMB :- Hedge funds outperform the global equity market in September

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Hedge fund managers were down 0.57% in September, outperforming the global equity market by 2.14% throughout the month. "The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.57% in September 202...Article Link

BC Partners said to hit halfway point for €8.5bn-targeting Fund XI

London-based buyout major BC Partners has reportedly hit the halfway point for an €8.5bn-targeting flagship fundraise following a record-breaking first close.

Cloud Equity eyes $100m fundraise as cloud hosting market defies coronavirus gloom

Lower mid-market buyout house Cloud Equity Group is eyeing up to $100m for the final close of its latest special opportunities fundraise.

Ex-Blackstone CFO Tosi’s WestCap said to near $750m close for new fund

Former Blackstone CFO Laurence Tosi is reportedly nearing the final close of a $750m fundraise targeting marketplace-focused tech companies.

Ex-Google exec, investment veteran team up to launch MENA-focused VC house Plus Venture Capital

A former Google executive and investment veteran have teamed up to launch a new venture capital fund targeting early-stage tech startups in the Middle East and North Africa region and its diaspora.

Sovereign V targets £450-500m fundraise in 2021

Sovereign Capital V is set to continue fundraising into 2021 towards a £450-500m target, according to a source close to the situation.

Actis powers up digital infrastructure investing with ZAR2.3bn Octotel buyout

Global emerging markets private equity major Actis has agreed a ZAR2.3bn ($140m) buyout of South African fibre network operator Octotel.

Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System reveals trio of new private equity commitments

The $55.8bn-managing Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System has picked a trio of private equity funds in its latest round of commitments.

Blackstone-backed Finance of America is set for IPO

Lender to go public with a $1.9bn valuation by merging with blank-check firm Replay Acquisition

Private equity outperforms equities over long-term, study claims

European buyouts delivered an IRR of 15%, beating MSCI Europe index return of 5.84%

GP Profile: Silverfleet eyes fundraising progress, new acquisitions

Following a turbulent first half of 2020, when Silverfleet Capital focused on portfolio management, Katharine Hidalgo speaks to head of investor relations Andrew Harrison about how the firm is emerging from survival mode to turn

China’s Gaorong Capital hauls in at least $1bn towards fifth US dollar-denominated fundraise

Chinese early-stage investment house Gaorong Capital has raised at least $1bn for its fifth US dollar-denominated fund.

First thematic private equity fund from investment veteran Pictet Alternative Advisors targets ongoing tech revolution

Pictet Alternative Advisors has launched its first thematic private equity fund to focus on tech fund and direct deal investments.

Private equity trio celebrate €9.8bn Allegro valuation in Poland’s biggest-ever IPO

The private equity bet on Polish e-commerce retailer Allegro has paid off through Poland's biggest-ever IPO, valuing the business at €9.8bn.

Baltic-based LitCapital expands sights to Nordic, Polish deals through final close of sophomore fundraise

Baltic private equity house LitCapital has hit a final close for its sophomore fundraise after attracting back all its LPs from its debut vehicle.

Genstar Capital said to seek $10bn of new funds, less than two years after hauling in $7bn

Private equity major Genstar Capital is reportedly already out eyeing up to $10bn for a pair of new fundraises, less than two years after hauling in $7bn for its last round of capital raising.

Ascendas Reit targets S$1.2bn from equity market

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust has launched an offering of new shares, eyeing S$1.2bn ($891.6m) to fund acquisitions across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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