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Cerea Partners acquires majority stake in French chocolatier Relais Desserts

Private Equity Insights

The fund focuses on high-growth food industry businesses, with portfolio companies including automation specialist AB Process Ingnierie and bakery chain Sophie Lebreuilly. The deal underscores continued private equity interest in the premium food sector, as firms seek to scale artisanal brands with strong growth potential.

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ESG and due diligence go hand in hand

Private Equity Wire

PARTNER CONTENT Due diligence software provider Dasseti recently joined the ESG Data Convergence Initiative as an ESG Data Partner. Due diligence is more critical than ever for private equity firms. LPs need robust analysis on GPs and portfolio companies before investing.

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Just 3 Stocks Make Up 65% of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Portfolio. Should They Be a Part of Yours?

The Motley Fool

While it includes 24 holdings, just three stocks represent the lion's share of the portfolio. as of February compared to about 34% in February 2024 -- but Microsoft still represents the largest position in the trust portfolio. As the only tech stock in the portfolio, it offers significant artificial intelligence (AI) exposure.

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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: The Ultimate One-Fund Portfolio Solution

The Motley Fool

Among these various funds, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) stands out as a comprehensive option for investors looking for a diversified stock portfolio without the hassle of performing extensive due diligence and frequent monitoring. Image source: Getty Images.

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MainePERS makes $200m alternatives commitment

Private Equity Wire

Alternative investments make up a substantial portion of MainePERS’ portfolio, accounting for 57.5% of its total assets. This category includes private equity, infrastructure, natural resources, alternative credit, real estate, and risk-diversifying strategies.

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Here's How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio With Little to No Money Down

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Imagine having the ability to build a successful real estate portfolio without having to put any money down, or even just a small amount of money. If you are creative and resourceful, you can build your real estate portfolio with little to no money using a variety of different strategies.

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Investing $100,000 in These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Bring $10,000 in Passive Income to Your Portfolio in 2024

The Motley Fool

For this reason, BDCs tend to garner a lot of attention from investors looking to supplement their portfolio with some dividend income. Investing $100,000 in the three ultra-high-yield BDCs discussed below could generate $10,000 of passive income for your portfolio this year. Hercules Capital: 11.5% Image source: Getty Images.