Brad Meikle

Unusual Terms In Blackstone's Dynegy Deal

Exit watch, week of Aug. 16, 2010

News briefs about IPOs of RealPage and MediaMind and acquisitions of Arbor Networks, GameLogic, MSpoke and OptiMedica

LP briefs, week of Aug. 16, 2010

News about growing interest in PE by pension funds in China and Mexico, Oregon’s success in slashing fees on six funds and a new commitment by LA city’s pension fund

Abrupt departure sinks Castle Harlan succession plan

Justin Wender, who was supposed to succeed John Castle as CEO, resigned after a difference in opinion about direction and ownership of the mid-market PE firm

Want a good deal? Look north, VC

The struggling Canadian venture system has created an opportunity for U.S. VCs

5 questions with Chris Douvos

Managing director for Investment Fund for Foundations talks micro VC funds

Done deals, week of Aug. 16, 2010

Selected deals are disclosed transactions from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10, based on Thomson Reuters data

VC rewind: Secondary firms cashed in on crisis

Secondary shops Industry Ventures and Millennium Technology Ventures stepped up their investment pace during the financial crisis and are now reaping the rewards

Canadian VC market shows signs of recovery

VCs invest in $334M in Q2

Centerbridge Launches Second Fund For Buyouts, Turnarounds