Jennifer Harris

Piper Jaffray rounds out FoF team(2)

Piper Jaffray has finished the construction of its fund of funds team with the addition of Mike Pohlen from the firm’s investment banking team.

General Atlantic hires UnitedHealth exec(2)

General Atlantic looks to be ramping up its investment activity in the healthcare sector with the addition of former Uniprise chief executive Tracy Bahl to its team of special advisors.

Skyline raises $350m for healthcare(4)

Skyline has nearly doubled its assets under management with the close of its fifth fund on $350 million.

Hellman & Friedman sells NASDAQ shares, Silver Lake may follow(2)

Hellman & Friedman has exited its 15 percent stakes in NASDAQ Stock Market, earning a 3.3 times return on its initial investment. Silver Lake has registered to exit its stake as well.

NEA’s founder to move to China(2)

New Enterprise Associates’ Dick Kramlich will live in Shanghai for all of 2008, helping to source deals and build relationships.

Sentinel acquires mobile dental care provider(3)

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

Major study hints at PE’s negative impact on jobs(2)

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.

Pathway holds first close on $220m FoF(4)

Fund of funds manager Pathway Capital Management will cater to a new client base with its latest fund.

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

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

Skyline raises $350m for healthcare(3)

Skyline has nearly doubled its assets under management with the close of its fifth fund on $350 million.