Private Equity Insights

MARCH 18, 2025

Baseball has been at the forefront of private equity involvement, with over half of its 30 teams now partnered with investment firms. Arctos, another private equity group, already owns 2% of the Giants and has stakes in the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Although no asset manager is more closely followed than Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, he's far from the only billionaire known for their investing prowess. 17), and Druckenmiller's fund opened its nearly 770,000-share stake in Palantir at some point during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

Regional investor Unexo has taken a minority stake, backed by Caisse Rgionale de Crdit Agricole Atlantique Vende. The investment supports Relais Desserts expansion plans, with Cerea Partners aiming to scale the companys boutique network across western France.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Technology investor Hg, already a shareholder in IFS, will increase its stake and become a co-controlling shareholder alongside EQT. The latest stake sale will inject approximately 3bn in fresh capital into IFS to support further expansion. TA Associates will remain an investor in the business. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

CVC DIFs investment highlights the growing appetite among private capital for scalable, infrastructure-linked energy assets that contribute to decarbonisation goals. The transaction, executed through the DIF Infrastructure VII fund, will support the further expansion of BALANCEs renewable energy operations.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Just this past year, Buffett sold over $134 billion worth of stocks from Berkshire's portfolio as he saw valuations of some holdings climb to a point where it no longer made sense to remain so heavily invested. Where to invest $1,000 right now? That stake is now 21.5% Amex is a much different credit card issuer than other banks.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

IK Partners, through its IK Small Cap III Fund, agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based environmental compliance firm HSL Compliance. At the same time, LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, retains a minority stake. The deal sees IK partnering with HSLs management team, who will reinvest in the company.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 17, 2025

Where to invest $1,000 right now? Well, from April 15, 2020 to April 15, 2025, a $10,000 stake would have become worth. Instead of growing in value, your investment would have shrunk by 12%, an average annual loss of 2.6%. Instead of growing in value, your investment would have shrunk by 12%, an average annual loss of 2.6%.

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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. billion portfolio is invested in just three companies. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Bill Ackman likes to focus on just a few companies at a time. stock indexes.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ardian, a leading global private equity firm, raised $30bn for its latest secondary investments platform. Ardians extensive network and strong track record in secondary investments played a key role in attracting diverse commitments. This fundraising milestone is one of the largest in the private equity secondary market.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The potential sale could mark a historic milestone in NFL ownership, particularly as private equity firms continue their push into professional sports investments. The potential sale could mark a historic milestone in NFL ownership, particularly as private equity firms continue their push into professional sports investments.

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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

APRIL 9, 2025

equity stake in Lincoln Financial in a $825m all-cash deal, marking the start of a long-term strategic partnership between the global investment firm and the NYSE-listed life insurance and retirement services provider. Bain Capital has also agreed to certain limitations on divesting its stake. million shares at $44.00

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

German private equity firm Maguar has taken a controlling stake in Navori Labs, aiming to drive the Swiss digital signage software companys global expansion. Maguar, based in Munich, specializes in software investments. Founded in 1998, Navori has sold over 1.25 million licenses in more than 150 countries.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

stake in TIM, with an official announcement expected soon. CVC had been in talks to acquire Vivendis 24% stake in TIM, positioning itself as the companys largest investor. State-backed financial conglomerate Poste Italiane is set to acquire state lender CDPs 9.8% Both TIM and Poste declined to comment.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

GIP, a private equity firm managing over $100bn in assets, owns stakes in Gatwick Airport and offshore wind projects. The company warned that $175bn in global AI investment funds could flow to China-backed projects without action. Such investments could strengthen Chinas global influence in AI. OpenAI has urged the U.S.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Arctos Partners, through its $9.9bn AUM Arctos Sports division, has acquired a 10% stake in the Buffalo Bills, becoming one of the first private equity firms to invest in an NFL team. This follows recent NFL rule changes allowing PE firms to hold up to 10% stakes in franchises. Dodgers, and Paris Saint-Germain F.C.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The potential investment discussions follow a similar move in May when private equity firm New Mountain Capital acquired a stake in Grant Thorntons US operations to support its expansion plans. Source: Insider Media 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 Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Private investment giant Blackstone, in partnership with smaller investors, is acquiring a majority stake in Citrin Cooperman, a US accounting firm, in a deal that values the company at over $2bn, according to a report by the Financial Times. Management stakes are also projected to grow over time through performance-based bonuses.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

equity stake and 80% of the voting rights. The investor group includes Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 7, 2025

A Blackstone-led investor group is acquiring a majority stake in US accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, valuing the company at over $2bn, according to sources cited by the Financial Times on Tuesday. This could mark Blackstones first investment in the accounting sector. agreed to buy a Permian Basin rival and a controlling stake in.

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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. It has a 5 to 7-year investment horizon. The BEO Value Opportunity Fund is a $40m fund designed to capitalize on time-sensitive investment opportunities.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

on Monday after news that private equity firm Triton Partners has acquired a substantial stake in the drug discovery and development specialist ahead of a potential takeover bid for the company, according to a report by Bloomberg. Shares of Germany’s Evotec SE rose by up to 16.2%

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

AnaCap has taken a majority stake in Edge Group, an Italian insurance broking platform, marking one of the first investments for its latest flagship fund. AnaCaps investment comes alongside the acquisition of several other brokers, boosting the groups gross written premiums to over 100m.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CDP Equity (CDPE), a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity firm, have jointly acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech innovator. This acquisition marks the exit of the investment platform Nextalia, which had been a shareholder since 2022.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The investment, confirmed by Bulgarian media outlet Capital , follows the companys 9.62m Series A round nearly two years ago. The investment, confirmed by Bulgarian media outlet Capital , follows the companys 9.62m Series A round nearly two years ago.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 1, 2025

Izzy Englander of Millennium Management cut his stake in Apple by 9%. He also increased his stake in Tesla by 195%, such that it ranks among his top 10 positions excluding options. Dan Loeb of Third Point sold his entire stake in Apple. He also increased his stake in Tesla by 25%, such that it ranks among his top 20 positions.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With the understanding that Citadel's hedge fund has hedged its positions with options contracts, its 13F shows that stakes in AI-fueled data-mining specialist Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and AI networking solutions colossus Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) were increased by 1,140% and 64%, respectively, during the June-ended quarter.

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AltAssets

MARCH 26, 2025

Bain Capital has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Namirial, a provider of digital transaction management software, fromItalian private equity firm Ambienta. The post Bain Capital buys Namirial stake from Ambienta, Tailwind Capital invests in Cloud for Good appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Creador, a PE firm focused on investments in businesses operating in South and Southeast Asia, has acquired a controlling stake in Southeast Asia hospitality marketplace MG Group, which serves over 3,650,000 accommodation suppliers and 8000 global buyers.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

RCPDirect V will focus on making minority equity investments of $7.5m The fund will generally co-invest alongside lead buyout managers raising between $100m and $1bn. Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors provides access to small buyout managers through a range of strategies including primary, secondary, and co-investment funds.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

PAI Partners entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Alvest, a leading provider of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airports worldwide. The deal, once completed, will make PAI the largest shareholder, while Ardian will retain a minority stake alongside the companys founders and management team.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Vista Equity Partners has sold an $800m minority stake in LogicMonitor, a SaaS-based hybrid observability platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to a consortium of investors including PSG, Golub Capital, and others.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EQTs investment will support WTSs plans to expand internationally through WTS Global, pursue inorganic growth via M&A, and invest further in tax technology and AI innovation. Upon completion, EQT X will be 5055% invested. WTS has already pioneered digitalisation in the sector with its proprietary AI platform, plAIground.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Private investment house Ardian has acquired a 22.6% stake in FGP TopCo (TopCo), the holding company for Heathrow Airport Holdings, from Ferrovial SE and other TopCo shareholders, according to a recent release. The investment, which makes Ardian Heathrows largest investor, aims to support the airport in delivering sustainable growth.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

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