Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The deal marks the end of Vestars five-year investment in the company, during which it played a pivotal role in scaling the brands growth. The New York-based private equity firm, which focuses on middle-market buyouts and growth investments, first backed Simple Mills in October 2019, becoming its largest shareholder.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A consortium led by private investment firms Starwood Capital Group and Warburg Pincus is working to finalise a deal to take ESR Group private, valuing the Hong Kong-listed real estate fund manager at over $7bn, according to a report by Reuters. The company raised $1.6bn during its 2019 IPO in Hong Kong, pricing shares at HKD16.8

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

CVC Capital Partners, the third-biggest Europe-based private equity firm according to the PEI 300, is on track to raise what would be the largest-ever private equity fund, defying the market’s choppy waters. read more British Columbia Pension Mulls $2bn PE Asset Sale British Columbia Investment Management Corp. read more H.I.G.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

PARTNER CONTENT Aqua Capital is a private equity firm managing investments in sustainable businesses across the Agribusiness & Food value chain. Founded in 2009, Aqua has raised over $1bn in capital, deploying it across 45 sector-disrupting companies, including those in technology and innovation, sustainability, and globalisation.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

ChrysCapital Management has successfully raised $2.1bn for its latest private equity fund, marking a significant milestone as the largest-ever capital raise by an Indian buyout firm, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the deal.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

Global private equity dealmaking saw a 7% increase in buyout capital in 2024, reaching $511.6bn compared to $478.3bn in 2023, although the fundraising environment remained difficult, according to the Private Equity Q4 2024: Preqin Quarterly Update report.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

are in talks to provide as much as $8 billion in financing for a buyout of DocuSign Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG are also among the lenders considering a role in funding what would be the largest leveraged buyout of the year so far, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the transaction. KKR & Co.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Buyout firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) and its co-investors are edging closer to agreeing a deal for the $30bn sale of Calpine to Constellation Energy, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The country’s growing pool of pension funds and increasing corporate restructuring activities are drawing the attention of alternative investment firms worldwide. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Private equity firms have driven buyout activity to $133bn in 2024, a 78% increase compared to the previous year. This growth outpaced the global rate of 29%, highlighting Europes appeal for opportunistic investments. These regions have become focal points for private capital providers, said Neil Barlow, a partner at Clifford Chance.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Australia expansion allows eligible investors to access funds from top managers like KKR, EQT, and the Carlyle Group with lower investment minimums. Moonfares portfolio investments provide diversified exposure across buyout, growth equity, venture, and infrastructure.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 10, 2023

Three private equity groups are reportedly all set to make their binding bids for Gautam Adani’s six-year-old shadow bank, Adani Capital. The three groups include Bain Capital, Carlyle Group and Cerberus Capital Management. The group is expecting 2-2.5 times the book value, amounting to a $20bn valuation.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Chang is also linked to BC Partners investment in US pet retailer PetSmart, fueling further speculation about a potential deal. The deal, valued at approximately $4.1bn, marks the end of an intense takeover battle with Bain Capital, which ultimately withdrew its bid earlier this week. Read more here.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

These investments, finalised between November and December 2024, reflect the pensions continued focus on diversifying its $32.5bn portfolio. In the buyout category, $197.2m was allocated, comprising $75m to Court Square Capital Partners V, 46m (~$47.2m) to Rivean Capital Fund VII, and $75m to Trive Capital Fund V.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 08, 2024 , 10:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Main Street Capital third-quarter earnings conference call. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

Private equity funds returned 3.09%, slightly edging out private credits 3.06%, driven by increased buyout activity, lower interest rates, and narrowing private debt spreads. State Streets Nan Zhang believes private equity could continue to gain momentum if inflation remains stable and buyout performance strengthens.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Shares of Insignia Financial surged to a three-year high on Thursday after US-based private investment giant Bain Capital matched a revised takeover offer of AUD3.07bn ($1.92bn) from rival buyout firm CC Capital Partners, according to a report by Reuters.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Infrastructure-focused asset management major InfraRed Capital Partners has hit a $1bn final close for its latest flagship value-add fund series. The post InfraRed Capital Partners picks up $1bn for new digital, energy, transport infra investments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 17, 2024

A growing number of private equity giants are considering new ways of exiting their portfolio companies — from private IPOs to selling their stakes to rivals – as they hunt for ways to return cash to investors, according to one of Europe’s largest buyout firms. Sinding said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 10, 2024

Shares in Peloton soared by as much as 18% on Tuesday after CNBC reported that several private equity firms are cons idering a buyout of the connected fitness company, which is looking to refinance its debt and return to growth after 13 consecutive quarters of losses. Read more: Private Equity Wire Can’t stop reading?

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AltAssets

JANUARY 23, 2025

French investor Essling Capital has beaten its target for its fourth global generalist co-investment fund by bringing in 120m at final close - and announced it is launching a GP secondaries strategy.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Keensight Capital (Keensight), a private equity manager dedicated to pan-European growth buyout investments, is to acquire a minority stake in Advancis Software & Services (Advancis), a software developer of physical security solutions.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The German advertising group had initially attracted strong buyout interest, with indicative offers valuing its “out-of-home” advertising division significantly above Stroeers 3bn market capitalisation. The investment bank has not provided further details on the status of the process. Can`t stop reading?

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

BlackRock announced the deal in June last year, positioning the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its investment technology capabilities and expand its footprint in the private-markets data sector. Read more here. The company stated that it would carefully evaluate any proposals in the best interest of its stakeholders.

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AltAssets

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Bain Capital, Advent International and EQT are reportedly exploring a potential buyout of Japanese cybersecurity business Trend Micro, which currently has a market cap of about $8.5bn.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), an LA-based investment firm specialising in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors, has held the final closing of Shamrock Capital Growth Fund VI (Growth VI) and Shamrock Capital Clover Fund I (Clover I), with a combined $1.6bn in capital commitments.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2023

To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing in stocks. Should you invest $1,000 in Macy's right now? This is with a couple of private equity funds, including Arkhouse management and Brigade Capital Management. Very concerning to me, cash and short term investments. Investing is risky.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

This acquisition represents the first deployment of capital from Bridgepoint Development Capitals latest fund, BDC V, which focuses on investing in high-growth businesses with enterprise values of up to 300m. Bridgepoints expertise in mid-market investments positions it to support Eckoh in its next phase of growth.

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Principal Industries , a provider of LED components and engineered assemblies. Wynnchurch Capital specializes in investing in middle-market companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $1 billion. billion in committed capital.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Insignia Financial’s shares surged to a three-year high on Monday after the Australian financial services company announced an AUD2.87bn ($1.78bn) takeover bid from US-based private investment firm CC Capital Partners, according to a report by Reuters. CC Capitals non-binding bid represents a 7.5% per share.

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AltAssets

MARCH 12, 2025

Bain Capital, Hg and TA Associates are reportedly preparing non-binding offers for Italian software developer Namirial, which could be valued at 900m. The post Deal Roundup: Buyout majors said to mull bids for 900m Namirial, Golden Gate completes Stonehill sale appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

MorganFranklin Cyber completed a private equity-backed management buyout, becoming an independent cybersecurity firm with majority ownership held by Boston-based MC Partners. Keith Hollender, CEO of MorganFranklin Cyber, stated, MC Partners investment underscores confidence in our mission and services expertise.

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AltAssets

JANUARY 7, 2025

The post Underserved healthcare investment specialist Town Hall Ventures pulls in capital for $400m-targeting fourth fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News. Town Hall Ventures, a VC investor launched six years ago to focus on the healthcare needs of vulnerable people, is eyeing up to $400m for its fourth fund.

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Private Equity Professional

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital has sold TH Holdings , a diversified industrial manufacturer operating under the brands Texas Hydraulics , Hydromotion , and Oilgear , to Fortress Investment Group. Its expertise includes recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings.

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Granite Creek Capital Partners has acquired Global Animal Products (GAP), a manufacturer of feed additives for livestock. Source: Global Animal Products “We are excited to partner with Granite Creek in our management buyout,” said Mr. Tarr. Granite Creek has further expanded its agribusiness portfolio with strategic investments.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has finalized a deal to acquire Sogo Medical Group, Japan’s fifth-largest pharmacy chain, from Polaris Capital Group for approximately $1.2bn. Polaris Capital Group, a Tokyo-based private equity fund, had taken Sogo Medical private in a management buyout worth nearly $850m just last year.

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