Munich Private Equity Partners launches fundraising for MPEP IV
Munich Private Equity Partners (MPEP) has announced it has started fundraising for MPEP IV, its fourth mid-market buyout-focused fund-of-funds.
Munich Private Equity Partners (MPEP) has announced it has started fundraising for MPEP IV, its fourth mid-market buyout-focused fund-of-funds.
Digital ID verification software platform IDNow, a portfolio company of sponsors including Corsair Capital, has acquired Wirecard Communication Services (Wirecard CS) as part of the company's restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Consumer-focused buyout house L Catterton has hauled in more than $3.7bn for its ninth flagship fundraise, putting it within touching distance of its goal.
European private equity investor Access Capital Partners has hit a first close for its €300m-targeting sophomore buyout co-investment fundraise.
Blackstone-backed Latin America private equity specialist Patria Investimentos has hauled in BRL10bn ($2bn) for its fourth infrastructure fundraise.
Firm expected to wrap up fundraising in the coming weeks for three new private equity funds focused on technology deals
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Longshore Capital Partners has closed its debut private equity fund, Longshore Capital Fund I LP, with total and oversubscribed capital commitments of $203 million. The new firm was formed earlier in 2020 by LaSalle Capital
Validor Capital has added Lauren Smyers to its investment team as Principal, Business Development. As her title implies, Ms. Smyers will be active sourcing new transactions for Validor with a specific focus on family-owned manufacturing
Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has agreed to sell productivity software provider BigHand to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Deals, fundraisings and people moves round-up
Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has sold its stake in workflow and productivity software developer BigHand to fellow US private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
O2 Investment Partners has hired Shyam Shah as the firm’s newest associate. Mr. Shah will be responsible for evaluating new transactions, due diligence, underwriting, and working with O2’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining O2, Mr.
RISE Capital looks to be in the fundraising market for its new real estate-focused fund, but it is unclear how much it is hoping to raise.
Even though M&A activity is far below those seen before the coronavirus outbreak, it seems as if private equity firms are renewing their interest in deals, according to research from Bain & Company. The management
Chinese private equity firm Yun Qi Partners is looking to raise up to $275m for its third fund.
Asia Alternatives, a fund-of-funds private equity firm focused on Asia, is looks to have closed a pair of new funds.
One of the key points of tension has been whether or not London’s finance firms can still enjoy access to European markets