Private Equity Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

The oversubscribed fund attracted significant backing from both returning and new investors, highlighting strong demand for the middle-market private equity firms focused investment strategy. The success of the fundraise reflects continued investor confidence in Pamlicos disciplined approach to value creation.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

This signals renewed investor interest and government efforts to reinvigorate the UKs capital markets. Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners bought a 22% stake in BrewDog in 2017 for around 213m. A range of high-profile companies from diverse sectors is considering listing in London.

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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. Billion Loan for AirTrunk Bid Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. Billion US pipeline operator ONEOK Inc.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

With strong support from key investors like BII and FMO, the fund is well-positioned to accelerate renewable energy adoption across the region. read more The post SUSI Partners doubles Southeast Asia energy fund to $259m with key investor backing appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

Kering, the luxury group behind Gucci and Saint Laurent, has sold 60% of its stakes in three prime Paris properties to French private equity firm Ardian for 837m. read more Private equity deal value surges to $639bn in 2024, amid rising valuations Global private equity and venture capital deal activity saw a 24.7%

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

With investors expecting capital to be returned and $1.2tn of dry powder to be deployed, the industry is adapting. Many firms are prioritising value creation across existing portfolios. Private equity firms are also exploring liquidity options beyond traditional exits.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

EQT Partners, the Swedish private equity firm managing 269bn in assets, generated 11bn in exit proceeds in 2024. This growth signals a recovery in private equity after years of subdued exit activity. It attracted 200 limited partners from 28 countries, including nearly 120 new investors.

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Private Equity Info

JANUARY 16, 2024

Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance seal sourcing, monitor competitor deal flow activities, and build a robust executive recruiting network, while working more efficiently with advanced M&A search tools.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Launched in late 2023, Fusion provides non-US-based wealthy investors access to Hgs private equity funds and co-investment opportunities. Sophisticated investors want to diversify with access to specialised strategies that can deliver consistent returns through market cycles, said Martina Sanow, partner and head of Hg Wealth.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Until recently, many Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) investors were desperately hungry for good news to boost the company's languishing stock price. That gave the shares a bit of a bump, but overall, investors remain cautious. See the 10 stocks Going private with a private equity player?

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

New York-based private equity firm The Chatterjee Group (TCG) is in talks with India’s state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and its subsidiary Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) for a potential joint venture involving a huge oil-to-chemicals project in southern India, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Polish laboratory operator Diagnostyka SA, backed by private equity firm Mid Europa Partners, is gearing up for an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The IPO will be closely watched as a bellwether for investor confidence in Polands equity market. Source: Yahoo Finance Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

The move follows the restructuring deal that saw CEO Mathias Doepfner and Friede Springer take control of the media segment, including Bild and Politico, while private equity firm KKR and co-investor CPPIB acquired 90% of the classified business, comprising job site StepStone and real estate ads platform Aviv.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Investor discussions intensified after multiple bid vehicles, including Pug Bidco Limited, were registered on February 24. These entities share an address with BC Partners London office, and their listed director matches the name of Michael Chang, the firms New York-based co-head of healthcare. Read more here. Read more here.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Such mega-deals are increasingly critical as private equity firms navigate a slow exit environment. private equity transactions exceeded $10bn, including GTCR and Apax Partners $13.45bn sale of AssuredPartners and Home Depots $18.25bn acquisition of SRS Distribution. Between 2020 and 2024, only 27 U.S.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

The group combines the firms corporate finance, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets teams into one unit. The new group aims to provide tailored solutions for private equity firms. These include innovative financing options across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

The founder of Newbury Partners, Richard Lichter, has started a new venture to support small private equity firms struggling with fundraising gaps. This is due to the sluggish fundraising environment, which has impacted even strong firms with excellent track records.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Buyout firms have long relied on controversial loans backed by equity stakes to enhance fund returns, but growing investor criticism has triggered a slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg UK. Many firms borrowed against their portfolio companies to sustain the private market boom while dealmaking dwindled.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Calpine Corp’s $16.4bn sale to Constellation Energy is set to deliver a major windfall to its owners offering optimism in the private equity sector that similar mega-deals could help an industry grappling with sluggish investor payouts, according to a report by Reuters.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

KWAP, with over $36bn in assets, selected Investcorp from a field of more than 100 global private equity firms. This mandate highlights Investcorps growing presence in Asia, where the firm has raised $2.2bn from institutional investors in the past 18 months. Asia remains a key market for Investcorp.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ardian, the French private equity firm, has closed its latest mid-cap growth fund, Ardian Expansion Fund VI, at 3.2bn, surpassing its target by 10%. The fund represents a 60% increase from its predecessor and attracted 200 limited partners from 28 countries, including nearly 120 new investors.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

The company has been operating independently since 2014, when Guterman repurchased equity from early investors and transitioned to a bootstrapped model. The firm currently manages $3.6bn in assets and continues to deepen its presence in the enterprise software sector.

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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. With strong investor appetite for high-value sports assets, private equity firms are expected to take a keen interest in the Giants minority stake sale.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

The auction highlights continued investor appetite for platform healthcare assets, particularly in segments backed by recurring public sector contracts. The sale process, led by Morgan Stanley, is expected to value the business at approximately 800m900m. Palamon acquired the company from Carlyle in 2021.

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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.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 11, 2025

MLB, which opened its doors to private equity in 2019, has become a focus for investors seeking resilient assets in the sports sector. As of now, 18 of the leagues 30 teams have ties to private equity, with 10 receiving direct investment. Arctos Partners, another active player, holds stakes in five franchises.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, closed its second fund, Sky Island Capital Fund II, securing $300m in commitments. The fund, which exceeded its initial target, highlights strong investor confidence in Sky Islands strategy and expertise.

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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. Source: PR Newswire Can’t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

KKR, which already holds a 33.97% stake in Fuji Soft after acquiring shares from activist investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital, has struggled to secure a majority position. Bain later increased its bid to JPY9,600, while KKR held firm until this latest escalation.

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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. The Chicago-based private equity firm has begun early fundraising discussions with investors.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 20, 2025

A consortium of investors, led by Maverick Carter and advised by UBS Group AG and Evercore, is seeking to raise $5bn to launch a global basketball league. The group combines the firms corporate finance, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets teams into one unit. The transaction is set to close in early 2025. billion won.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Both new and returning investors contributed to the successful raise. RCPDirect V will focus on making minority equity investments of $7.5m The oversubscribed fund attracted a diverse group of limited partners, including family offices, insurance companies, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

True is a serial investor in high-growth consumer businesses and has previously backed companies such as energy drinks brand Sneak and tattoo removal specialist Ray Studios. Currently, only 4% of GDKs sales occur after 11pm. The proposed transaction would further expand its footprint in the food and beverage sector.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Keyhaven Capital Partners (Keyhaven), a specialist private equity firm dedicated to the European lower mid-market through co-underwriting transactions with local sponsors, has strengthened its Investor Relations team with two new hires. He has a particular focus on US, UK and Benelux-based LPs.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

KKR and Stonepeak tabled a final offer of 49.4p per share to secure the transaction, outbidding a 1.5bn proposal from Primary Health Properties (PHP), which Assuras board deemed insufficient.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

BlackRock announced the deal in June last year, positioning the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its investment technology capabilities and expand its footprint in the private-markets data sector. Read more here. The company stated that it would carefully evaluate any proposals in the best interest of its stakeholders.

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