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Deal sourcing guide for venture capital 2025: Best practices for today’s marketP

Private Equity Wire

With a 76% increase in the number of funds in operation from 2015 to 2023, the pressure to identify and close deals has never been higher. Below are three key best practices for deal sourcing in 2025: 1. Build vs buy: AI tool considerations Many firms debate whether to develop AI tools in-house or leverage existing solutions.

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Main Street Capital (MAIN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Following my comments, Dave and Ryan will provide additional comments regarding our investment strategy, investment portfolio, financial results, capital structure and leverage, and our expectations for the fourth quarter, after which we'll be happy to take your questions.

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Rubicon Technology Partners Closes $1.7bn Fund IV, its Largest to Date

Private Equity Insights

Rubicon Technology Partners (“Rubicon”), a leading private equity firm focused on enterprise software investments, announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Rubicon Technology Partners IV (“Fund IV” or “the Fund”), at approximately $1.7bn.

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Alpine Investors Closes $3.4bn Deal to Support Apex Service Partners Growth

Private Equity Insights

With over 8,000 employees nationwide, Apex focuses on empowering its people to build a strong network of industry leaders who can share resources, best practices and expertise in order to deliver unparalleled service to customers. Fund IX invested $450m in Apex alongside the continuation fund.

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Ares Management Invests $100m in Vinci Partners to Accelerate Growth in Latin America

Private Equity Insights

New Product Development and Investment Collaboration : Ares and Vinci will explore launching co-branded products and investment strategies that leverage each platform’s unique capabilities. Consummation of the Investment and the formation of the Strategic Partnership is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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PE managers see slower fundraising and more conservative valuations in 2024

Private Equity Wire

The 2024 report, which examines the latest trends in fund finance, M&A and leveraged finance as well as progress on ESG and DEI, reveals that the industry is bracing itself for a challenging year as the impact of higher interest rates, tighter liquidity and slower deal markets continues to be felt.

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PE managers should see risk management as a top driver of investment returns

Private Equity Wire

Haakon Blakstad, Chief Commercial Officer at Validus explains how the company’s track record in managing market risk over more than a decade, combined with a global presence, makes it an essential partner to PE funds… Can you outline the industry trends which have been driving growth and development within your firm over the past year?

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