Private Equity

Christopher Witkowsky

Blackstone latest to target retail investors

The firm has a number of products aimed at the retail segment of the investment world, including an ETF launched in partnership with State Street earlier this month.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Texas Permanent picks Neuberger for $900m mandate

The $26bn state education fund will take more decision-making control over its private equity programme.

3 min read · 20 September 2013

Silver Lake closes Fund IV on $10.3bn

The firm has closed one of the most successful fundraisings in recent years, amassing commitments beyond its target of $7.5bn for the vehicle.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Blackstone sees demand for separate accounts

The firm has collected a total of $2.6bn for its Tactical Opportunities separately managed accounts business from US public pensions, sovereign wealth funds and retail investors.

3 min read · 20 September 2013

WestView Capital preps Fund III

The Boston-based lower mid-market investor has been pre-marketing its third fund and will likely have a ‘one and done’ fundraising as existing LPs leave little room for new capital.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Kenn Lee leaves TorreyCove

The executive, who had been with TorreyCove through its spin-out from PCG Asset Management, has taken on a role at fund of funds Cheyenne Capital.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Peter Dolan leaves Harvard

The long-time, influential LP stepped down from his post in April, leaving behind a legacy of tough due diligence and a willingness to speak his mind.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Texas pension considers $1.1bn to alternatives

The $19.7bn Texas County & District Retirement System has given preliminary approval for $600m of commitments to private equity and another $575m to natural resources and debt funds.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Harvard increases target to private equity

The $35.6bn endowment has hiked its allocation target to private equity to 16% even as the asset class underperformed its benchmark for fiscal 2012.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Florida commits $665m to private equity and credit

The system committed to TowerBrook, SVB Capital, Bayview and Levine Leichtman, continuing on its investment pace as one of the most active alternative investors in the market.

2 min read · 20 September 2013

Showing 91 to 100 of 1,452 results
1…911…146