Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Directional Capital, a private equity firm, is in advanced discussions to acquire Pizza Hut UKs restaurant operations. Directional Capital, which already manages Pizza Huts operations in Denmark and Sweden, is expected to leverage its expertise to revitalise the UK business. Source: The Caterer Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The funds stake, along with those of co-investors and other selling shareholders, has been acquired by Beltone Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Egypt-listed Beltone Holding. The transaction will see Beltone take a majority stake in Baobab.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Bain Capital has acquired a minority stake in an Indian auto components manufacturer. Bain Capitals global expertise and resources will be critical in accelerating the firms growth and navigating a competitive market. The investment highlights Bains focus on high-growth sectors in Indias automotive supply chain.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The funding will fuel DRGs expansion, enhancing its technology, data, and product offerings while accelerating its push into the US market. Maven Partners Ryan Bevington and Jeremy Thompson spearheaded the investment from the firms Manchester office, with ThinCats providing senior debt funding. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Supported by shareholder Commerzbank, the fund has made its first commitment of 50m to a 56 MW battery energy storage project in Germany, set to be operational by 2026. Supported by shareholder Commerzbank, the fund has made its first commitment of 50m to a 56 MW battery energy storage project in Germany, set to be operational by 2026.

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Private Equity Professional

MARCH 27, 2025

HCI Equity Partners has closed the sale of MSI Express , a national contract manufacturing and packaging firm for the food and beverage industry, to Nonantum Capital Partners. Nonantum closed its second fund in January 2022 at its hard cap of $575 million. MSI has a strong track record and a bright future.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

GSAM has committed $150m of its own capital to the fund, which will primarily target senior lending opportunities but retain the flexibility to provide junior debt when needed. The fund aims to generate net returns of 8% to 10% on an unlevered basis, with levered investments expected to deliver around 13%. reaching its $999.9m

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Allianz Global Investors closed its Private Markets Credit Opportunities Fund at 1.5bn, exceeding its initial target. The fund aims to provide flexible credit solutions to mid-sized companies across Europe, focusing on direct lending and structured credit investments. Source: Alternative Credit Investor Can’t stop reading?

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 17, 2024

His hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, invests in high-quality businesses with stocks that Ackman feels have become mispriced relative to their intrinsic value. That means more passive index funds will include the stock in their portfolios, driving more buyers for the shares. The outlook for the business looks strong.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

A consortium of private credit funds, including Antares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, KKR, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has agreed to take control of Alacrity. The acquisition was part of a $4.3bn long-term private capital strategy. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The fund, focused on middle-market infrastructure investments, will deploy both structured and common equity to back sponsors, developers, and corporates in sectors where Brookfield has deep expertise. Brookfield-affiliated entities contributed $150m to the fund, reinforcing its alignment with investors. renewable energy developer.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Blue Owl Capital backed the $4bn acquisition of PCI Pharma Services, a leading provider of pharmaceutical packaging and clinical trial solutions. This transaction underscores the importance of strategic partnerships between private equity firms and alternative asset managers in funding large-scale deals within critical industries.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

OnPay, a prominent provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions, has raised over $100m in new funding. The funding comprises a $63m Series B round led by Carrick Capital Partners, with additional backing from AB Private Credit Investors, AllianceBernstein’s middle-market private capital platform, and existing investors.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

According to Bloomberg , this is the firms lowest target since 1999, following five consecutive funds that each raised $4bn or more. Firms including Insight Partners and American Securities have also been forced to lower their expectations amid a tougher capital-raising landscape.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

SB360 Capital Partners, chaired by American Eagles CEO Jay Schottenstein, also took part in the deal. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft. True Religion stated that the acquisition would support the expansion of its product range and global presence.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The fund is 33% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor demand for energy transition investments. Brookfield Asset Management is targeting at least $7bn for its fourth infrastructure debt fund, expanding one of the largest strategies in the sector. Read more here. Read more here.

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AltAssets

MARCH 28, 2025

ZQ Capital, a Hong Kong-based private equity firm dedicated to opening Asian markets for U.S. and European companies, has secured over $180m in commitments for the initial closing of its flagship ZQ 2024 fund.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

Innova Capitals investment in ISON Group reflects our belief in the sectors growth potential and the companys ability to scale, said Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital. Source: Innova Capital If you think we missed any important news, please do not hesitate to contact us at news@pe-insights.com.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

HIG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a strategic stake in Germany-based machine tool manufacturer HELLER Group. HIG, a global alternative investment firm managing $67bn in capital, will support HELLERs ongoing transformation program, initiated two years ago under CEO Dr. Thorsten Schmidt. Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The firm secured $22bn in new commitments, with evergreen funds accounting for $8.4bn, or 39% of total inflows. The firm launched seven new evergreen strategies, bringing its total in this segment to 20 funds. These vehicles now represent 32% of its total AUM. The firms financial performance also outpaced expectations.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners announced its acquisition of SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising, a leading in-home care provider, from NexPhase Capital. Apogem Capital provided debt financing. SYNERGY will continue to be led by its CEO, Charlie Young, and the existing executive team. Houlihan Lokey and Robert W.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The fund, set to debut in the second quarter of 2025, will broaden access to Blackstones extensive credit platform for individual investors. Structured as an interval fund, BMACX will permit daily subscriptions and provide quarterly liquidity of up to 5% of net asset value (NAV), subject to board discretion. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

in commitments across six private equity funds and one private credit fund. The pension committed $155m to growth-focused private equity funds, including $50m to Bansk Fund II, $30m to GTCR Strategic Growth Fund II, and $75m to TPG Growth VI. The Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension System approved $382.2m

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 26, 2025

Based in Milans Generali Tower, the newly formed firm will manage closed-end alternative investment funds, including delegated mandates for Italian and foreign SICAFs and OICRs. A secondary office is located in Trieste. The vehicle is capitalised with 1m, fully subscribed by Lion River. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

If completed, these transactions would mark significant shifts in the European fund administration and custodian banking landscape, reflecting growing private equity interest in financial services assets. In a separate transaction, BNP Paribas SA is exploring the acquisition of HSBCs German custodian business.

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FinSMEs

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

in Funding. The round was led by TI Capital and QBIT Capital, with participation from Atreides Management, Sylvester Stallone, Thomas Tippl, and DAA Capital. The company intends to use the funds to drive its growth plans and enrich its core business areas. […] The post Largo.ai Raises USD7.5M

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 10, 2025

BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds tailored to meet the needs of its accredited clients. These funds are going to address diverse investor preferences and capitalize on strategic opportunities in the real estate market. It has a 5 to 7-year investment horizon.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Private equity firms are increasingly using continuation funds to extend ownership of portfolio companies. These funds, which saw rapid growth between 2019 and 2021, provide fresh capital to high-potential assets, ensuring continued value creation. Continuation funds are particularly valuable in slower dealmaking environments.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Bain Capitals investment aims to further strengthen Apleonas market position and expand its footprint across Europe. The transaction marks one of the most significant private equity deals in the European facility management sector in recent years.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

The oversubscribed fund, which hit its hard cap in just four months, brings the firms total assets under management to over $3.5bn. The oversubscribed fund, which hit its hard cap in just four months, brings the firms total assets under management to over $3.5bn.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Alchemy Partners closed its latest fund, Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund V, securing 1bn in capital commitments and surpassing its initial fundraising target. It includes institutional investors such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, consultants, and family offices.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Trive Capital, which has significant experience in aerospace and defence, has acquired a majority stake in IFA. CEO and Founder Andy McGuinness praised BGFs patient capital approach, which helped IFA navigate the evolving aerospace supply chain and execute its ambitious growth strategy.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The pension fund’s net assets grew to $123bn as of December 31, up from $112.6bn in 2023. The fund also adjusted its pension liabilities, reflecting longer life expectancies and the need for extended retirement savings. return in 2024, boosted by private equity and stocks The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) posted a 9.7%

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Insight Partners, a leading global software investor, raised $12.5bn for its latest fund, Insight Partners XII. The fund, one of the largest in the firms history, will focus on high-growth software and technology companies across multiple sectors.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Vistria Group has closed its largest private equity fund to date, Vistria Fund V, with $3bn in total capital commitments. The firm now manages nearly $16bn across its funds and co-investment vehicles, more than doubling its assets under management in just over three years. Source: PR Newswire Can’t stop reading?

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