KKR's co-founders took home nearly 50% more in total compensation in 2012 compared to 2011, while Blackstone chief Steve Schwarzman’s annual pay remained flat year-over-year.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Private equity firms completed more than 100 acquisitions in insurance-related companies during 2011 and 2012 and will increase investments in the sector in 2013, according to Deloitte.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
The financial services firm is targeting $400m for its debut private equity fund and has already completed two investments.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
NB Strategic Co-Investment Partners Fund II has completed nine transactions, investing roughly $185m alongside private equity fund managers.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
The firm raised $135m more than its predecessor fund by expanding its LP base beyond banks and insurance companies to include pension funds, endowments and fund of funds.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
The Salt Lake City-based firm nearly tripled the size of its previous $55m fund and will continue to target small investments of $2m to $15m.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Hermes GPE’s head of the Americas talks to PEI about co-investing, mega-funds and the process of reducing relationships.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Some in the industry are sceptical that Silver Lake can generate a private equity-style return in a typical private equity timeframe with a company as challenged as Dell.
3 min read · 23 January 2014
Mitt Romney will join son Tagg Romney’s Boston-based firm Solamere Capital in a part-time capacity and will not participate in fundraising, according to a report.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
Aside from a pair of mega-buyouts for Dell and Heinz, US private equity deals were virtually non-existent in January and February, though mid-market GPs are forecasting an active rest of the year.
3 min read · 23 January 2014
