Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), based in Augusta, has approved two alternative investment commitments totalling up to $200m, according to a report by Pensions & Investments Online citing James Bennett, the Chief Investment Officer of the $20.2bn pension fund.

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The survey also highlighted shifting priorities in due diligence, with cybersecurity emerging as the most critical risk outside of traditional due diligence processes. This focus reflects the growing recognition that a companys workforce is integral to its potential for growth and value creation.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

KKR and Bain Capital have each submitted first-round bids exceeding $5bn for the non-core assets of Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. KKR bid approximately JPY800bn ($5.1bn) for York Holdings, a unit being spun off by the Japanese retailer.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By integrating data from multiple sources — including proprietary information, public data, and lender-specific deal histories — AI Analyst simplifies underwriting and due diligence without sacrificing precision. Thousands of companies currently use Arc’s tools for capital management and market access.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (Pacific Avenue), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on corporate divestitures, carve-outs, and other complex situations in the middle market, has opened a new office in Paris, France, The office will be led by Xavier Lambert, who joins the firm as Managing Director Head of Europe.

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PE Hub

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this role, Ffolkes will be involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence and execution of post-closing growth and operating initiatives. The post GenNx360 Capital taps Ffolkes as managing partner appeared first on PE Hub.

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FinSMEs

MARCH 28, 2025

Only 0.05% of startups secure venture capital. Even fewer survive due diligence without raising concerns. What happens when an investor asks for a breakdown of historical revenue […] The post Investor Readiness Checklist: How Startups Can Avoid Red Flags Before Due Diligence appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 20, 2023

Shareholders may want to take advantage of the stock's run-up and sell, moving their capital to a less speculative investment. A nonsensical valuation Good luck trying to justify Carvana's $10 billion market capitalization. With some due diligence, investors can likely arrive at some sort of valuation estimate for the stock.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hercules Capital: 11.5% dividend yield Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a prominent BDC that lends money to companies in the technology, life sciences, and energy sectors. Generally speaking, during the early days of a start-up , founders will raise money from venture capital or private equity firms in exchange for equity.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 20, 2025

The group published a report outlining many areas where it thought that the company was struggling, including specifically its R&D efficiency and its capital allocation strategy. Reading the report, I was gobsmacked; the activist group had essentially explained to me quite fastidiously that my investment thesis was no longer accurate.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 26, 2024

However, with the advent of these ETFs, institutions can now easily incorporate Bitcoin into their extensive portfolios, opening the door to a significant influx of institutional capital into the Bitcoin market. Eventually, widespread adoption among institutional investors will occur, leading to a tsunami of capital flowing in.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 20, 2024

His firm, Duquesne Capital Management, which closed in 2010, generated average annual returns of 30% for three decades. Although Duquesne Capital is no more, Druckenmiller still invests through the Duquesne Family Office, and is not afraid to go against the grain. That's better than Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 28, 2024

Hercules Capital Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is a business development company (BDC). Although start-ups can be risky, Hercules has demonstrated that it employs robust due diligence processes before making an investment. Ares Capital Another prominent BDC is Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC).

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Middle-market private credit manager Colbeck Capital Management has appointed Jared Talisman as a Managing Director and Head of Originations. Talisman most recently served as a Managing Director at Principal Alternative Credit, where he led and managed the sourcing, structuring and due diligence of non-sponsored private credit investments.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These developments have significantly transformed the landscape of […] The post From Virtual Platforms to Seed Capital: How VPS-Optimized Demo Trading and Technical Analysis are Transforming Investment Due Diligence appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 15, 2023

But it makes it difficult for investors looking to invest new capital. While investors should do their own due diligence before they buy shares, the well-rounded company is at least worth further consideration. Many stocks now trade at very high valuations. Of the $310.6 million was used to buy back stock.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Israeli private equity fund Fortissimo Capital is closing on a deal to acquire Israeli telecommunications company Cellcom. In the next two weeks, Fortissimo, managed by Yuval Cohen, will receive exclusivity for the acquisition of control of Cellcom, headed by CEO Daniel Sapir, and will perform a targeted due diligence.

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Axial

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today Peter Lehrman speaks with Emily Holdman, the Managing Director at Permanent Equity, about the intricacies of due diligence. The conversation delves into the importance of creating a powerful diligence team when preparing to sell a business, highlighting the roles of an M&A attorney and an M&A advisor.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Los Angeles-based global private investment firm Atar Capital has appointed Nick Polanski as Director. In his new role, Polanski will oversee commercial and operational due diligence in transactions as well as provide operational support to Atar’s companies.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

Global alternative investment firm HIG Capital has acquired a majority stake in Protos, an Italy-based independent technical consulting firm for the financial sector, in partnership with the companys existing management team.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

PARTNER CONTENT The landscape of venture capital deal sourcing has evolved significantly over the past few years. This shift means that the competition for high-quality deals is intense, while the urgency to deploy capital remains high. The ideal system should: Be designed for private capital (not repurposed from other industries).

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Gridiron Capital has promoted Chris King, Doug Rosenstein, and Brad Skaf to managing director. King, Rosenstein, and Skaf all joined Gridiron immediately following business school as senior associates in 2015 and 2016 and are active at the firm with new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at portfolio companies. “We

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are among the most exciting trends in the capital markets right now. With so many businesses looking to capitalize on AI-fueled momentum, big tech is likely to make some aggressive moves this year and begin acquiring smaller platforms that complement their existing products.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

As a newbie investor, you can benefit from their expertise, resources, and capital, allowing you to build a real estate portfolio without putting too much of your own money down. Like any investment strategy, these methods require careful planning, due diligence, and a solid understanding of the real estate market.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In this context, private debt and in particular asset-backed lending (ABL) and real estate debt have emerged as prominent alternative financing methods, filling the gap left by traditional banks constrained by regulatory capital limitations. billion in 2021 to €422.4

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Due diligence The business case quickly became clear, with Le Melinaidre noting there was little need for advisors to be convinced of the market demand or the potential to remarket the locomotives. Still, during due diligence, Infranity had other factors to consider regarding the acquisition’s long-term viability.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Both have market capitalizations north of $7.5 If you think the answer is no, then there's no need for further due diligence. Dig a little bit deeper, and you can find billion-dollar cryptos trading anywhere from 70% to 90% below their all-time highs. In short, they're both crypto tokens ready to pop.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 7, 2023

Private equity group Bain Capital has won its five-month pursuit of aged care home operator Estia Health after its $838m offer was endorsed by the target’s board. offer, enough for the Estia board to grant Bain due diligence to examine the inner workings of the company. Estia shares were up 8.8 per cent to $3.09.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 29, 2023

Hawthorne Renewables, a newly established solar development company backed by significant industry experience and capital, today announced its launch at the company’s Phoenix headquarters. Hawthorne Renewables is the result of a merger between Power Capital Energy Group and Portland, Ore. based Sulus Solar.

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Private Equity Professional

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lower-middle-market investor Kian Capital Partners has hired Jimbo Izlar as a new vice president. Mr. Izlar will be based in Atlanta, and he will be active with investment sourcing and screening, due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. “An

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 26, 2023

But after doing his due diligence, he came to the conclusion that the Apple story is more about having a powerful consumer brand than anything else. This has afforded Apple the ability to return lots of capital to shareholders. That's more than the gross domestic product of countries like Portugal, New Zealand, and Peru.

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Private Equity Professional

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Shorehill Capital has expanded its investment team with the hiring Anna Hofmockel as an associate. Hofmockel joined Shorehill earlier this month and will be active evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and managing portfolio companies.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 10, 2023

In fact, there are several websites dedicated to continuously tracking the top trending stocks on Reddit each day with the hope of capitalizing on their momentum. You should always perform your own due diligence , of course, taking the investing opinions of internet strangers with a grain of salt.

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Axial

MARCH 11, 2025

While its not a purchase agreement, it’s a significant commitment, where you as a business owner agree to give the buyer an exclusive time window (usually around 90 days) to conduct their due diligence and to close the deal. Receive and review an LOI from a third buyer and discuss the offer with you in detail.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The amount generated by Growtheum Capital Partners is one of the largest in the region this year, according to data from Preqin. Get the week’s top news delivered directly to your inbox – Sign up for our newsletter Sign up “Businesses who desperately need your capital, you may not like.

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Vistra

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The days of cheap money may or may not be gone for good, but for venture capitalists, one thing is certain: financial due diligence is here to stay. More than ever, venture capital firms want to see their investments generate profits, or a clear road to profits, not just growth. To help their.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 7, 2023

billion following exclusive due diligence, according to people familiar with the matter. InvoCare’s board said it intended to unanimously recommend the offer if it became a binding transaction, and agreed to provide an opportunity for due diligence to the private equity firm. Private equity firm TPG Inc. of around A$1.83

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