Lone Star Funds has scored an impressive sale of MBCC Group, the former construction chemicals business of BASF, in a CHF5.5bn (€5.2bn) trade sale to Sika. The post Lone Star seals quick exit of ex-BASF
Digital Horizon has launched the $200m-targeting second venture fund after providing 40% of annual return to investors from Fund I. The post VC Digital Horizon launches $200m-targeting sophomore fund after seeing 40%IRR from Fund I
Nordic B2B software investor Monterro has raised the largest tech-focused private equity fund in the region by hitting a €700m final close. The post Monterro raises Nordic region’s biggest tech private equity fund with €700m
German asset management major DWS Group has beaten its hard cap for its inaugural mid-life secondaries private equity fund to reach a $550m final close. The post DWS beats hard cap for debut mid-life secondaries
Global private markets investment major StepStone Group has hit a $690m final close for its third tactical growth fund. The post StepStone follows Greenspring takeover with $690m growth fund close first appeared on AltAssets Private
The Riverside Company has hired Allison Cole as managing director and global head of fundraising and investor relations.
Argos Wityu has sold its stake in equipment leasing and management firm Olinn to Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring.
Lower mid-market private equity house The Riverside Company has brought in former Lightyear Capital fundraising and IR head to lead its own capital raising efforts. The post Riverside brings in ex-Lightyear Capital, CCMP fundraising and
Buyout giant EQT has agreed to buy into €2.2bn-managing European life science venture capital firm LSP for €450m to strengthen its position in the healthcare sector. A potential earn-out payment of €25m will also be
Brookfield Asset Management has passed its $500m goal for the final close of its second growth fund. The post Brookfield beats $500m goal for second growth fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
US private equity house Beringer Capital has struck a $307m final close for its fourth flagship fund dedicated to the media, marketing services, consumer and technology sectors. The post Beringer Capital raises $307m Fund IV
DACH-based M&A adviser Proventis Partners has hired Jan Wetter as a new partner in its Zurich office.
Early-stage investor Origin Ventures has surged past its Fund V target to reach a €130m final close for the vehicle. The post Origin Ventures flies past Fund V goal to reach $130m, expands to all
Real estate investment major LaSalle has hit a €1.1bn final close for its latest debt fund targeting the sector. The post LaSalle beats €1bn goal to close its biggest real estate debt fund yet first
US private equity major GTCR is reportedly in the market for its debut fund targeting smaller deals, eyeing up to $1.5bn of capital. The post GTCR said to eye $1.5bn for first ‘smaller deals’ fund,
A team-up between General Atlantic and veteran credit investor Tripp Smith is reportedly already eyeing $3bn for its second fundraise. The post General Atlantic, Tripp Smith’s Atlantic Park already eyeing $3bn second fundraise: report first
