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Brynwood Partners exits SunnyD owner Harvest Hill in $1.5bn sale to Castillo Hermanos

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It's Been 44 Months Since Block Stock Set Its All-Time High. Here's 1 Reason to Buy Today.

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Block (NYSE: XYZ) -- initially called Square -- had its initial public offering (IPO) in November 2015. While the shares experienced wild bouts of volatility, the business registered fantastic growth. This was supercharged during the pandemic, which positively impacted many digitally enabled companies. This fintech stock established its all-time high in August 2021, registering an unbelievable 2,060% gain from the IPO.

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Social Security: 3 Filing Strategies for Spouses

The Motley Fool

There are certain benefits to retiring as a married couple, as opposed to being single during your senior years. For one thing, it's nice to be able to share expenses at a time when money may be tighter. Also, a lot of retirees find themselves lonely in the absence of going into work every day. Living with a spouse means having built-in company -- someone to talk to, spend time with, and run errands with, rather than go it alone.

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May River Closes Carve Out, Forms Tusk Industrial

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May River Capital has formed a new industrial flow control platform, Tusk Industrial , and has closed its first acquisition with the $110 million buy of the fluid handling business (Global Pump Solutions) of publicly traded CECO Environmental. The Global Pump Solutions (GPS) business consists of three niche severe service industrial metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic centrifugal pump brands Dean , Fybroc , and Sethco.

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A Short History of Tariffs

A Wealth of Common Sense

Widespread tariffs are a bad idea. How do I know this? History shows they don’t work. Let’s look back. JP Morgan’s Michael Cembalest wrote about President McKinley’s disastrous tariffs in the late-1800s: President William McKinley tariffs were very popular at the time they were enacted, but they caused an almost immediate inflation spike.

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Hi Auto Raises $15M in Series A Funding

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Hi Auto, a Dayton, OH-based startup developing AI-powered voice technology for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $23M, was led by Delek Motors, the Zisapel Family, Vasuki Tech Fund, with participation from Allied Group, Goldbell Investments, and the Meir Barel Group.

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KKR-backed PlayOn acquires MaxPreps to expand $100bn youth sports push

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How Anand Eswaran is safeguarding the digital world at the helm of Veeam

Insight Partners

Anand Eswaran fell in love with technology back in the 80s. Stepping into the role of CEO at Veeam the worlds leading data resilience company Eswaran has carried forward the company’s legacy of success and led it through three years of double-digit revenue growth. He believes that his early fascination with machines and data set him up for success in the fast-paced world of software.

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Deal Roundup: Hahn & Co buys SK Speciality, EQT invests in WTS Group

AltAssets

South Korean private equity major Hahn & Company has acquired SK Specialty, the worlds largest producer of specialty gases for the semiconductor and advanced display industries. The post Deal Roundup: Hahn & Co buys SK Speciality, EQT invests in WTS Group appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Goldman Sachs backs Prada’s bold $2.77bn move to revive Versace legacy

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Apple Stock vs. Tesla Stock: Billionaires Buy One and Sell the Other

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are two of the popular stocks among individual investors, but the hedge fund billionaires listed below sold one and bought the other in the fourth quarter. 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.

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Linden Closes $400 Million Structured Capital Fund

Private Equity Professional

Linden Capital Partners has held a final close of its second structured capital fund, Linden Structured Capital Fund II LP (SCF II), with $400 million in capital commitments. Lindens earlier structured capital fund closed in July 2011 with $355 million of capital commitments. Limited partners in SCF II include both new and returning SCF I investors such as pension plans, insurance companies, family offices, and asset managers from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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Ultra Closes $12M Funding

FinSMEs

Ultra, a London, UK-based destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, closed $12m funding round. The round was led byLuxembourg-based multi-family officeNOIA Capitalthrough its NOIA Digital Assets fund. The company intends to use the funds to hire talent, continue expanding and upgrading the platform. Led by Gus van Rijckevorsel, CEO, and Maxime van Steenberghe, COO, Ultraprovides […] The post Ultra Closes $12M Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Crestview collects almost $600m for first continuation fund, for pair of Fund III portfolio companies

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Crestview Partners has raised almost $600m for its first continuation fund, which will take on a pair of portfolio businesses from its 2015-vintage Fund III. The post Crestview collects almost $600m for first continuation fund, for pair of Fund III portfolio companies appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Bridgepoint, Cinven, and TDR circle MyDentist in £800m–£900m private equity auction

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Beyond the Correction: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock With Long-Term Growth Potential

The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite index hit its most recent high on Dec. 16, 2024, but the tech-laden index has turned in a forgettable performance so far this year. The result is largely due to the rising economic uncertainty in the U.S. thanks to the new administration's policies. As it turns out, the index is down over 14% from its December high as of this writing.

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CV market accounts for ~50% of secondary transactions, report finds

Private Equity Wire

The continuation vehicle (CV) market now accounts for nearly 50% of all secondary transactions, according to the latest Morgan Lewis Continuation Vehicles Report 2025, which highlights key trends in legal terms and provisions. The report, which analysed 44 GP-led continuation vehicles launched between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, ranging from $110m to $3.2bn in size, reveals a significant trend towards management fees converging around 1% or lower.

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Hydrolix Closes $80M Series C Funding

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Hydrolix, a Portland, Oregon-based provider of a data lake platform to enhance the economics of log data, closed an$80mSeries C funding round. The round was led byQED Investors, joined byBlumberg Capital,Frontline Ventures,Pruven CapitalandSozoVentures, alongside existing investors that includeAkamai,AV8 Ventures,Ericsson Ventures,Nava Ventures,Oregon Venture Fund,S3 Ventures,Uncorrelated Ventures andWing Venture Capital.Chuckie Reddy, QED partner and head of growth […] The post Hydrolix C

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Spain’s Bullnet Capital raising first opportunity fund to double down on successful portfolio companies

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Early-stage Spanish investor Bullnet Capital has launched its first opportunity fund targeting follow-up investments in its Fund II and III portfolio businesses. The post Spain’s Bullnet Capital raising first opportunity fund to double down on successful portfolio companies appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Brookfield revives €7bn takeover talks with Grifols as shares surge 11%

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Why Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Stocks Are Falling Today

The Motley Fool

Wall Street's initial reaction to the new tariff policies announced Wednesday night is not positive, and manufacturers of heavy equipment are reacting worse than the overall market. Shares of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Toro (NYSE: TTC) were each down more than 6% as of 1 p.m. ET, while shares of Deere (NYSE: DE) were down 4%. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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KKR quits Gerresheimer takeover consortium

Private Equity Wire

KKR has pulled out of a private equity consortium exploring a potential takeover of Gerresheimer AG, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Warburg Pincus, which was also part of the consortium, continues to assess whether it can secure a deal, the report added. Earlier this month, Reuters revealed that KKR and Warburg Pincus had submitted a non-binding offer for Gerresheimer.

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Grid Edge Raises £2.8M in Funding

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Grid Edge, a Birmingham, UK-based company whose AI-powered software helps reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in commercial buildings, raised 2.8m in funding. Backers included the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, Mercia Ventures, Centrica, bp Ventures, and private investors. The company intends to use the funding, which is subject to approval under the National Security […] The post Grid Edge Raises 2.8M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Keensight doubles size of IR team, brings in ex-GHO Capital exec Cox to lead

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Pan European growth buyout investor Keensight Capital has brought in former GHO Capital investor relations expert Charles Cox to lead its global IR function. The post Keensight doubles size of IR team, brings in ex-GHO Capital exec Cox to lead appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Coller Capital acquires $1.6bn senior lending portfolio in largest-ever LP-led credit secondaries deal

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3 Surprising Stocks That Are Trouncing the Market in 2025

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The first quarter is now in the books. This has been a challenging year for investors, and it's not a surprise to see most stocks in the red. Still, some investments found a way to buck the malaise. Dozens of names have even thrived. Nearly 80 exchange-listed stocks soared at least 30% through the first three months of 2025. Some of more surprising names include Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) , Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) , and FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO).

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Brynwood agrees $1.5bn deal to sell SunnyD owner Harvest Hill to Castillo Hermanos

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Private equity firm Brynwood Partners has agreed to sell its portfolio company, Harvest Hill Beverage Company the maker of SunnyD and Juicy Juice to Guatemalan conglomerate Castillo Hermanos in a deal valued at approximately $1.5bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites unnamed people familiar with the matter, as highlighting that the deal marks a major cross-border exit for Brynwood, a Connecticut-based firm specialising in lower middle market consumer investments

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AutonomyAI Raises $4M in Pre-Seed Funding

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AutonomyAI, a NYC-based company focused on enhancing front-end software development for businesses, raised $4m in pre-seed funding. Backers included Inbound Capital, Gilad Shany of IoN Partners, and Vikram Makhiija, Senior Director at Google Cloud Security, among others. Co-founded by Arik Faingold (Co-founder of Pentera and Comm-IT) and Tammuz Dubnov (CTO), and led by Adir Ben-Yehuda […] The post AutonomyAI Raises $4M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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India’s InCred expands to special situations funds following performing credit success

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The alternative investment arm of Indian financial services firm InCred Group has raised more than INR6bn ($70m) so far for its maiden special situations credit fund. The post India’s InCred expands to special situations funds following performing credit success appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Apollo, Bain, and CVC eye €3bn DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition unit

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These Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Are No Joke

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It's good to have a healthy dose of skepticism, especially today on April Fools' Day. If something seems to be too good to be true, it might be a trap trying to get you to fall for a joke. There are a lot of traps in investing. Dividend yield traps are a common one that investors can fall for. You see a high dividend yield on a stock and believe you can make a lot of passive income.

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Providence acquires Bowmark Capital’s Tax Systems

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Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm specialising in growth-focused investments across media, communications, education, and technology, has acquired Tax Systems, a provider of global tax and accounting software, from mid-market investor Bowmark Capital. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 1991, Tax Systems delivers software solutions that digitise tax compliance processes, enabling professionals to automate workflows, enhance regulatory compliance

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UniteLabs Raises €2.77M in Pre-Seed Funding

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UniteLabs, a Munich, Germany-based startup specializing in lab automation, raised 2.77M in pre-seed funding. The round was led by NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures), with participation from PUSH, Acurio Ventures, OMA Business Angels, and LANA Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its platform, which connects lab instruments and enables seamless data collection, […] The post UniteLabs Raises 2.77M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Big re-up demands pushes Investindustrial to a target-beating €4bn for its new flagship fund

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Italian buyout houseInvestindustrial has hit a 4bn final close for its eighth flagship fund, beating its initial target. The post Big re-up demands pushes Investindustrial to a target-beating 4bn for its new flagship fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Brookfield and CDPQ in talks to acquire GTCR’s Antylia Scientific in $1.4bn deal

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Where Will Plug Power Be in 3 Years?

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You may not see hydrogen fueling stations popping up in your neighborhood, but this doesn't mean that enthusiasm for the power source is nonexistent. Research from Global Market Insights suggests that the global hydrogen industry was valued at $204.5 billion in 2024 and will grow to $603.3 billion in 2034. Recognizing the potential for massive industry growth, hydrogen investors are paying close attention to Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) , a leader in fuel cells and hydrogen production -- especially

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How to Value a Heating and Air Conditioning Business + 15 Factors to Increase Value

Axial

When we talk to HVAC business owners at Axial, we often find theyre seeking a business valuation for two key reasons: They want to sell. An accurate valuation helps determine if youre ready to go to market and whether your exit will generate enough proceeds to support your post-exit goals. To get this estimate, its best to work with an M&A advisor who specializes in the HVAC industry.