Jennifer Harris

Oak Hill buys $2bn aerospace company from Carlyle, Lehman(4)

Oak Hill Capital Partners looks to round out its growing aerospace portfolio with the purchase of Firth Rixson.

Major study hints at PE’s negative impact on jobs(3)

A researcher from the University of Chicago’s business school has presented preliminary findings from a study that could provide fodder for critics of private equity, who say the industry threatens US jobs.

Report: Chinese insurers want access to private equity

The chairman of China’s largest life insurer wants the government to allow insurers to make private equity-style investments as well as invest in private equity funds.

Baird launches China investment team

Chicago-based Baird has had a China team since 2003 to assist its US portfolio companies, but the firm has now added has seven professionals who will invest in small, high-growth Chinese companies.

Oak Hill buys $2bn aerospace company from Carlyle, Lehman(3)

Oak Hill Capital Partners looks to round out its growing aerospace portfolio with the purchase of Firth Rixson.

Brazos in BBQ, frozen food deals(4)

Brazos Private Equity Partners has acquired two food manufacturers, the firm’s first moves under the food and beverage investment programme it launched last year in partnership with former Brach’s Confections head Terry O’Brien.

Private exchanges to consolidate(2)

NASDAQ is consolidating Goldman Sachs' GSTrUE, Bear Stearns’ Best Markets, and OPUS-5, all private exchanges, which allow private equity firms to list with less disclosure requirements.

Mobius spinout raises $225m debut fund(2)

After prominent VC firm Mobius began to wind down its operations last year, five of its team members decided to launch their own tech fund.

Sentinel acquires mobile dental care provider(4)

Sentinel Capital Partners has made its third investment in the dental services sector with the acquisition of a majority stake in ReachOut Healthcare America.

GEM, Fiduciaria Bogota launch $220m Colombia fund(4)

As private equity in Colombia continues to boom, the Global Emerging Markets Group and Fiduciaria Bogota plan to raise a $220 million fund, the second Columbia-dedicated fund launched this year.