Private Equity Insights

JULY 3, 2023

Global alternative investment firm Investcorp is to invest $100 million to acquire a majority stake in SEC Newgate, a global strategic communications and advocacy group, in a deal that values the business at over $250 million.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 3, 2023

Global alternative investment firm Investcorp is to invest $100 million to acquire a majority stake in SEC Newgate, a global strategic communications and advocacy group, in a deal that values the business at over $250 million.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 21, 2023

EQT said it invested in the company in 2019 and since then Ellab has tripled its revenue, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and number of employees, while experiencing around 20% annual organic revenue growth and completing 15 add-on acquisitions. Source: Market Watch Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ex-Goldman Partners to launch new private credit investment firm Submitted 08/09/2023 - 10:51am Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc partners Tom Connolly and Mike Koester are looking to capitalise on the recent growth in the burgeoning private credit space with the launch of a new, New York-based firm, 5C Investment Partners.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 30, 2023

He heads the Berkshire Hathaway investment company, which has outperformed the benchmark S&P 500 for more than 50 years! Buffett has a simple approach targeting companies with solid growth prospects and strong profitability -- and that aim to return money to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 29, 2024

The sold stake represents the full ownership of Development Partners International (DPI), an investment firm focused on Africa; British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution; and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in KELIX bio, according to a press release.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 7, 2024

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 27, 2023

Software company Enfusion Inc (ENFN.N) is attracting takeover interest from private equity firms and strategic buyers, several people familiar with the matter said. Irenic, launched a little over a year ago, may work with a private equity firm with expertise in software companies to pursue the purchase, one of the sources said.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 21, 2023

The Seoul-based online fashion platform Musinsa has raised $130 million in a series C funding round headed by the global investment firm KKR. In the past 22 years, the company has evolved to feature local and global designer brands — more than 14,000 in total. Executives there did not respond to a media request Wednesday.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

PennSpring Capital, a Lancaster, PA-based investment firm focused on lower middle market opportunities, acquired Zirtual, a Columbus, OH-based provider of virtual assistant services, from preeminent accelerator Startups.com. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Zirtual is a provider of virtual assistant services.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 23, 2024

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN), a Houston, TX-based investment firm, announced that since year-end it has invested a total of $36.6M in five existing lower middle market portfolio companies. in Five Existing Portfolio Companies appeared first on FinSMEs.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

LEV Manufacturing, an E-Bike manufacturer, and Lane VC, a mobility focused investment firm, acquired Serial 1 Cycle Company, a Lehi, Utah-based E-Bikes company. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition will enhance Serial 1 operations with its USA-Based E-Production, Service and Support.

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FinSMEs

JULY 13, 2023

The Riverside Company, a global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, closed its Riverside Value Fund I (RVF I), at $350m. This represents the 34th fund raised in Riverside’s history.

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FinSMEs

AUGUST 23, 2023

Francisco Partners, a global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, is to acquire The Weather Company assets from IBM (NYSE: IBM). Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 6, 2023

Proposed firm will manage assets for two state-backed funds and International Holding Company

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

Swedish investment firm EQT (EQTAB.ST) said on Friday it has agreed to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies from Seoul-based investment firm Genesis Private Equity to establish a waste treatment platform in South Korea. EQT said it is making the acquisition via its sixth infrastructure fund.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

Odevo, which is backed by European investment firm Fidelio Capital, was formed through a combination of Sweden’s Nabo and SBC with UK-based Rendall & Rittner. Odevo, which is backed by European investment firm Fidelio Capital, was formed through a combination of Sweden’s Nabo and SBC with UK-based Rendall & Rittner.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2024

The shorts are coming for MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) , and investors reacted accordingly on Thursday -- well, at least one short seller, which made no bones about what it currently thinks of the tech company-turned- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulator. Should you invest $1,000 in MicroStrategy right now?

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

Swedish investment firm EQT AB (EQTAB.ST) , opens new tab will acquire PropertyGuru (PGRU.N) , opens new tab in an all-cash deal, valuing the Singapore-based online real estate platform at $1.1 billion, the companies said on Friday. apiece, a 7% premium to the firm’s last close on Thursday.

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Clearlake Capital Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Charlesbank Capital Partners, and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Fortress”). The Company’s prior equity holders will retain an equity stake in the Company. ® The firm’s core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Copilot Capital, a new $200m pan-European private equity fund backed by global investment firm The Friedkin Group, has made a majority investment in SecureFlag, an software company focussed on cybersecurity training. Unlike conventional training methods, its platform immerses developers in real-world scenarios.

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Clearlake Capital Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In his new role, Johnston will report exclusively to the Board and will manage all aspects of Hoonigan’s operations as the Company continues to execute its strategic vision. a global technology and auto services company; SP Plus Corporation, a business services company; and Furniture Brands International, Inc.,

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based investment firm managing over $2.3bn in assets, has added Dan Lee as Partner. Lee joins from Comvest, a $12.5bn middle-market private equity and credit investment firm, where he spent 13 years as Partner and Co-Head of Consumer & Retail for the company’s direct lending strategy.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Apax Partners LLP is to acquire a controlling stake in Veriforce, a global provider of supply chain risk management solutions (SCRM), from the software-focused private investment firm Thoma Bravo. The company’s offerings focus on verifying contractor services to ensure safety and compliance across supply chains in multiple industries.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 20, 2024

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to invest in SEIDOR, a technology services and solutions consultancy. Equity for the investment will be provided by Carlyle Europe Technology Partners V, a €3bn fund which invests in technology companies across Europe. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 23, 2024

An affiliate of $64bn global alternative investment firm HIG Capital has acquired Naturalia Tantum, a company operating in the Italian organic beauty & personal care sector. HIG’s investment is in partnership with the company’s current management team.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 12, 2024

Bain Capital, a US private investment firm around $185bn of AUM, is to acquire wealth management software company Envestnet in a deal valued at $4.5bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Bain Capital has agreed to pay $63.15 per share for Envestnet, which represents a 2.4% Bain Capital has agreed to pay $63.15

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 24, 2024

Platinum Equity, a private investment firm with more than $48bn in assets, is to acquire GSM Outdoors, a US outdoor and consumer sporting goods company with a portfolio of around 50 brands, from Gridiron Capital. GSM Outdoors CEO Eddie Castro will continue to lead the company going forward.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Veritas Capital, a $40bn private investment firm focused on companies that provide critical products, software, and services to government and commercial customers, is to acquire NCR Voyix’s cloud-based digital banking business for $2.45bn in cash.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Francisco Partners, a San Francisco-based investment firm that focuses on technology and healthcare businesses, is to sell portfolio company QGenda to Hearst. Francisco Partners has invested in more than 450 technology companies since its 1999 launch. The firm reported $41.9bn in AUM last year.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Private equity firm PAI Partners is to acquire sport and wellness platform Nutripure from global private investment firm Ardian, through its PAI Mid-Market Fund. The company provides around 40 products for consumers.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Los Angeles-based global private investment firm Atar Capital has sold its portfolio company, Microcel, a distributor of lifestyle products in Canada, to Canadian distribution company TDL Gentek. The transaction closed on 17 July. Microcel was founded in 1989 in Newmarket, Ontario.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

The proposed deal, which was announced earlier this month, would see the New York-based investment firm up its stake in FGS from 30% to 80%. KKR is also planning to opt for private credit for another recent purchase, Finland-based software company Accountor.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

Global private investment firm Carlyle Group is to acquire Worldpac, the wholesale distribution business of North American automotive aftermarket parts provider, Advance Auto Parts, in an all-cash $1.5bn deal, which is expected to complete by the end of the year.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

An affiliate of Dallas-based private equity firm Paceline Equity Partners has provided a debt investment in Promise Confections, a portfolio company of private investment firm Promise Holdings, through a second lien credit facility.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

& NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo PLC (“Trinseo” or “the Company”)(NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced that a special purpose finance entity, Styron Receivables Funding Designated Activity Company, has entered into a $150 million non-recourse financing facility with credit funds and accounts managed by KKR, a (..)

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm and The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Penn Mutual”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney” or the “Company”).

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