Karishma Vanjani

Altamont bets on return to fashion with Gap’s Intermix

The PE firm plans to elevate the omni-channel fashion brand's e-commerce strategy.

KKR, Carlyle expect strong returns on Bountiful's sale, Apollo forks out $5bn for Verizon Media, OEP carves out equipment and fleet services business

KKR and Carlyle are poised for strong returns on Bountiful and Apollo swallows Yahoo and AOL.

KKR, Carlyle cash in on Bountiful health bet

Opting out of an IPO, four vitamin brands housed under Bountiful are acquired by Nestlé for $5.75bn, generating a 3x-plus return for KKR and 2.5x for Carlyle.

KKR, DCP see prize in China's dairy surge, inject $100m in Adopt a Cow

Adopt a Cow, the newly-backed direct-to-consumer dairy business, saw revenue jump 175% YOY to $220m in 2020.

Aurora Capital buys Grace Hill, Bain bets $1b on Dessert Holdings

Aurora Capital snaps up Grace Hill from Stone Point while Bain scoops up Dessert Holdings.

Bain bets $1bn on desserts

The private equity firm sets its sights on consolidation in the bakery space with Dessert Holdings acquisition.

TZP invests in Itzy Ritzy, doubles down on stake in mom-focused brands

The PE firm acquires a control share in direct-to-consumer diaper bag company.

Kinderhook explores Avita sale, Advent pushes further into cybersecurity

Kinderhook puts Avita on the block and Advent invests in HYPR.

Advent in cybersecurity push leads investment in HYPR

The PE firm backs the passwordless authentication tech company on the heels of investments in Wiz and Cyware, leading nearly $200 million worth of cybersecurity funding this year so far.

Crestview buys car dealership AutoLenders, sets sight on physical expansion

The PE firm closed the deal last week in its second effort to acquire the target.