AMB :- Number of buyout fundraising deals in the U.S. dropped 50% in Q1 2020

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: New research suggests that the coronavirus could have impacted private equity firms as the buyout fundraising in the US for the first quarter of 2020 declined by almost 50 percent QoQ

Finnish private equity group CapMan sets up special situations arm

The division will invest in underperforming or non-core business with a view to supporting them through financial restructuring and operational turnaround

eVestment: Hedge funds positive in May +2.54%

Opalesque Industry Update - The global hedge fund business posted an average +2.54% return for May, according to the latest eVestment hedge fund performance data. The rebound last month wasn 't enough to turn the

VCs exit Caroobi to Deutsches Werkstattnetz

Deutsches Werkstattnetz has wholly acquired online car repair booking platform Caroobi, from its venture capital backers.

CapMan to launch first Special Situations fund after summer

Nordic private equity firm CapMan has launched CapMan Special Situations to focus on turnarounds. 

Parabellum Capital holds $465m final close of second investment vehicle

Parabellum Capital has held the $465m final close for its sophomore private investment fund.

VCs invest £60m in Monzo for £1.24bn valuation

Venture capital investors have participated in a £60m funding round for online bank Monzo, giving it a valuation of £1.24bn.

Number of buyout fundraising deals dropped considerably in the first quarter of 2020

New research suggests that the coronavirus could have impacted private equity firms desire to close buyout fundraising deals. Having looked at data from its own platform covering the first three months of 2020, CEPRES revealed

UK and EU both want a quick Brexit deal but disagree on everything else

With a deadline extension ruled out, both parties must be prepared to compromise

Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 47: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

B. G., Opalesque Geneva: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020...Article Link

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 47: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

B. G., Opalesque Geneva: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020. Commodity fun...Article Link

Accel-KKR injects undisclosed amount into PINC

Digital yard solutions provider PINC has secured a significant growth equity investment from Accel-KKR, the Menlo Park-headquartered technology-focused private equity firm.  Founded in 2004, PINC provides real-time visibility and workflow orchestration to yard operations across

Priveq Investment in the market for new $275m fund

Nordic private equity firm Priveq Investment is back in the fundraising market and is eyeing a $275m vehicle.

Rockpoint raises $5.8bn for pair of new vehicles

Real estate private equity firm Rockpoint Group has secured $5.8bn across a pair of new fundraises.

Osceola Capital closes maiden fund on $125m hard cap

Florida-based private equity firm Osceola Capital has closed its maiden fund after reaching its $125m hard cap.

Gemspring Closes Fourth Therma Add-On

Therma Holdings, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Gilbert Mechanical Contractors. Gilbert is Therma’s fourth acquisition since being acquired by Gemspring in June 2017. Gilbert is a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls,

New Partner at Fulcrum

Fulcrum Equity Partners has promoted Philip Lewis to partner. Mr. Lewis joined Fulcrum as an analyst in 2007. “We’re proud to announce Philip’s well-earned promotion to partner. Philip has grown tremendously both professionally and personally

Genstar Capital exits final shares of property insurer Palomar

Genstar Capital has exited its remaining stake in specialty property insurer Palomar Holdings, after helping it reach a $2bn in market capitalisation.

Amid pandemic, acquisition firms buy start-ups that no longer fit venture model

Founders get new life for their products, while venture firms get exits for slower growth start-ups

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