Vitruvian's Bitdefender hires advisers for IPO-led exit

Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has appointed JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to lead an IPO-led dual track process, according to three sources familiar with the situation.

Gilde buys minority stake in Emeram's Init

Gilde Buy Out Partners is to acquire a minority stake in Germany-based digital transformation consultancy Init (branded as ]init[), leaving previous owner Emeram Capital Partners with an equal share in the business.

HIG exits sustainable packaging producer Sustana Group to Blackstone Tac Opps

HIG Capital has exited recycled fiber and sustainable packaging and paper products producer Sustana Group to Blackstone Tactical Opportunities. The post HIG exits sustainable packaging producer Sustana Group to Blackstone Tac Opps first appeared on

INVL seals 27% IRR through full exit of debut Forests Fund to boost Fund II raise

Baltic private equity house INVL Asset Management has scored a 27% IRR through the full exit of its debut Forests Fund as it eyes up to €200m for the vehicle's successor. The post INVL seals

Blockchain investor Borderless Capital launches $500m sophomore fund

Crypto-focused venture capital investor Borderless Capital has launched a $500m sophmore fund targeting the Algorand blockchain ecosystem. The post Blockchain investor Borderless Capital launches $500m sophomore fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Investment veteran Sacca raises quickfire $800m climate technology fund

Long-time angel investor Chris Sacca and his wife Crystal have raised $800m for a new fund targeting climate technology dealmaking. The post Investment veteran Sacca raises quickfire $800m climate technology fund first appeared on AltAssets

AC Ventures more than doubles AUM with $205m Fund III close to target country’s booming tech opportunity

Indonesia-based venture capital firm AC Ventures has more than doubled its capital under management with the $205m final close of its third fund. The post AC Ventures more than doubles AUM with $205m Fund III

Pantheon names new global marketing, comms head amid string of new fundraising and IR hires

Global alternatives major Pantheon has boosted its investor relations and marketing team with six senior hires, including Brett Perryman as global head of marketing and communication. The post Pantheon names new global marketing, comms head

Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy closes debut fund at $375m

Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy has closed its debut fund and associated vehicles at $375m. The post Specialist investor Lime Rock New Energy closes debut fund at $375m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Excellere closes fund IV on $875 hard cap, first fundraise since death of co-founder David Kessenich

Denver-based private equity firm Excellere Partners has closed its fourth fund on its $875m hard-cap, beating its target of $750m. The post Excellere closes fund IV on $875 hard cap, first fundraise since death of

Veritas Capital follows $17bn athenahealth sale with Finalsite buyout from Bridge Growth Partners

Veritas Capital has followed its $17bn sale of athenahealth by agreeing to pick up school website and digital comms tools business Finalsite. The post Veritas Capital follows $17bn athenahealth sale with Finalsite buyout from Bridge

AXA IM hits €1.2bn close for latest regulatory capital fundraise

AXA Investment Management's $168bn-managing alternatives arm has sealed the €1.2bn final close of its latest regulatory capital fund. The post AXA IM hits €1.2bn close for latest regulatory capital fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private

Sapphire Ventures soars to biggest capital raise yet with new fund pair, brings 2021 fundraising to $3.7bn

Sapphire Ventures has brought its 2021 fundraising to nearly $3.7bn through the final close of its largest capital raise yet. The post Sapphire Ventures soars to biggest capital raise yet with new fund pair, brings

Manulife IM raises $4.65bn for biggest fund yet as second infra vehicle dwarfs 2018 raise

Manulife Investment Management has hauled in $4.65bn for the final close of its second dedicated infrastructure fund, more than twice the total it collected for its 2018 debut in the sector. The post Manulife IM

Speedinvest launches EUR 80m Climate & Industry Opportunity fund

Speedinvest has launched its Climate & Industry Opportunity fund with a EUR 80m target; the fund will mainly back companies in the fund's existing portfolio that are focused on digitalisation and decarbonisation.

Pacific Equity Partners seals quick exit of AutoPacific in A$744m trade sale

Pacific Equity Partners has agreed a rapid sale of Australian vehicle parts maker AutoPacific in an A$744m deal, just two years after buying into the business. The post Pacific Equity Partners seals quick exit of

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