Bailey McCann

SSM seals 7x software exit

<p> <strong><span>The growth equity firm has sold Third Coast Holdings for $290m.</span></strong> </p> <p><strong><span></span></strong> </p>

Louisiana commits $100m to private equity

<p> The retirement system will commit $25m to EnCap Flatrock and $75m to Vista Equity Partners.</p> <p> </p>

Lightyear promotes Petrzela to managing director

Michal Petrzela joined the financial services-focused firm in 2005 and will become a member of Lightyear's investment committee.

IPOs reach near-record highs in Q1

<p> The number of US IPOs rose 109% in Q1 compared to the same period last year.</p> <p> </p>

Akina closes fifth FoF on $372m

<p>The Zurich-based firm is also in market with a Europe-focused secondaries fund.</p>

Onex surpasses $4.5bn target on Fund IV

<p>The Toronto-based firm has raised $4.58bn and could seek as much as $5bn for its Fund IV.</p>

Siris Capital Group in $352m tech buyout

<span lang="EN-US">The SAC spinout closed its Fund II on $641m last year.</span>