The acquisition of BMC Software by a group of investors including Golden Gate Capital, Insight Venture Partners and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation is the third private equity ‘mega-deal’ to transact in 2013.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The firm has held a final close on $90m, more than triple the size of its previous fund that collected $28m in 2007.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The firm has held a final close on $2.61bn, below its original $3.75bn target and well under the $7.5bn raised for its Fund IV.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
How do the lucky few GPs who beat their targets persuade LPs that they can spend a bigger fund without damaging returns?
3 min read · 20 September 2013
A new report suggests GPs are guilty of over-valuing portfolio companies during the fundraising process – and the US regulator is keen to do something about it.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
A row over the South Carolina Retirement System’s private equity allocation – both in terms of fees and performance – has led to an official censure for state treasurer Curtis Loftis
5 min read · 20 September 2013
The energy investor will back newly formed Century Midstream, which will focus on liquids and liquids-rich shale projects in North America.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The consumer-focused firm has agreed its second exit in less than a month, selling Pirate Brands to B&G Foods alongside an investor group including Driven Capital Management.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The firm is seeking slightly more than its Fund IV that collected $440m, and has exited five companies during the past 12 months.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Chicago-based firm is nearing its $425m hard-cap for its second secondaries fund, which will target limited partner commitments of less than $25m in funds that are more than 30% invested.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
