Hg invests in EQT, TA backed IFS and WorkWave

Software investor Hg has acquired a minority stake in IFS and WorkWave in a deal that will see the EQT VIII fund exit the majority of its position in the businesses; the deal values the

Nielsen, TV Ratings Giant, Agrees to $16 Billion Private Equity Takeover

The company known for TV ratings has faced pressure from media platforms and advertisers to more accurately include digital audiences.

Connection Capital exits Tempcover to RVU for 5x money

Private client investment business Connection Capital has sold UK online temporary insurance platform Tempcover to RVU, a UK platform that owns brands including Confused.com.

Hg eyes exit from software and services group IRIS

IRIS Software Group’s sponsor Hg is laying the foundations for an exit from the large-cap software and services organisation, three sources familiar with the situation said.

Investcorp exits Agromillora to Edify

Investcorp has sold its majority stake in Agromillora, a Spain-based plant propagation provider, to the company’s founders, the Sumarroca family, and Edify, the investment holding company of the Despature family.

Livingbridge buys Nourish Care Systems

Mid-market sponsor Livingbridge has acquired UK-based digital medical care planning software provider Nourish Care Systems.

Getir becomes decacorn at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a new series E funding round

Ultrafast grocery delivery company Getir entered into decacorn status at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a  new $768m funding round. The post Getir becomes decacorn at $11.8bn valuation thanks to a new series E funding round first

Audax to sell Lifemark to Loblaw Companies, marks second exit in a week

Audax Private Equity has agreed to sell Lifemark Health Group to Loblaw Companies, marking the second exit in a week. The post Audax to sell Lifemark to Loblaw Companies, marks second exit in a week

Bowmark explores Lawyers On Demand exit

Bowmark Capital has mandated Rothschild to explore an exit of UK-based legal services platform Lawyers on Demand (LOD), three sources familiar with the situation said.

CalPERS reveals $6.6bn of new alternatives commitments, Oak Hill takes lion’s share

Pension fund giant CalPERS has made $6.6bn of new alternative asset fund investments - with almost half of those going to private credit firm Oak Hill Advisors. The post CalPERS reveals $6.6bn of new alternatives

Baring halts sale of Chinese packaging firm HCP again, citing valuation concerns

Baring Private Equity Asia has put a hold on the sale of Chinese packaging firm HCP due to valuation concerns, Bloomberg reported. The post Baring halts sale of Chinese packaging firm HCP again, citing valuation

Sector pioneer Blockchain Capital eyes up to $400m for new flagship fund, first opportunities vehicle

Blockchain industry investment pioneer Blockchain Capital is already back in the market with the successor to last year's $300m fourth fund - and is also collecting capital for its debut Opportunities Fund. The post Sector

Nordic M&A to withstand mounting macro and geopolitical pressures – panel

The Nordic M&A market will remain resilient in the face of macroeconomic and geopolitical issues, dealmakers said at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce M&A event in London last Thursday (10th March).

Chicago buyout veteran Frontenac soars to $520m hard cap to close 12th flagship fundraise

Veteran Chicago buyout house Frontenac has hit a $520m hard cap close for its oversubscribed 12th fund, well above its initial $425m target. The post Chicago buyout veteran Frontenac soars to $520m hard cap to

Frazier Healthcare Partners soars past last life sciences fund total with new $987m fund close

Frazier Healthcare Partners has beaten its goal for its latest life sciences-focused fundraise by picking up $987m for a final close of the vehicle. The post Frazier Healthcare Partners soars past last life sciences fund

B2B specialist Serent Capital raises first $1bn-plus vehicle in rapid fundraising process

B2B investment specialist Serent Capital has closed its first $1bn fund after less than 100 days of capital raising for the vehicle. The post B2B specialist Serent Capital raises first $1bn-plus vehicle in rapid fundraising

Hg gears up for MEDIFOX DAN exit

MEDIFOX DAN, a German healthcare software company, is being prepped for exit by sponsor Hg, four sources familiar with the situation said.

National security tech investor Shield Capital beats $120m target for debut fundraise

National security tech investor Shield Capital has beaten its $120m target for the final close of its debut fundraise. The post National security tech investor Shield Capital beats $120m target for debut fundraise first appeared

Secondaries FoF specialist BEX Capital capitalises on ‘exceptional’ returns to seal lightning $756m Fund IV raise

Secondaries private equity fund of funds specialist BEX Capital has taken just three months to hit a one-and-done $756m close of its fourth fund, more than double the size of Fund III. The post Secondaries

Argosy Capital secondaries arm seals rapid, target-beating Fund II raise

Argosy Capital's secondaries investment arm has beaten its target for its sophomore fund through a rapid $70m fundraise which took less than five months. The post Argosy Capital secondaries arm seals rapid, target-beating Fund II

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