Private Equity
Confusion is a bad thing in private equity and venture capital. Today, Robert W. Baird & Co. is attempting to provide some clarity regarding all its different funds.
2 min read · 28 January 2013
Veggie Grill said Monday it has secured $20 million in funding from current and new investors. Brentwood Associates provided a substantial part of the capital raise and has a "substantial minority" position in the company. Santa Monica-based Veggie Grill is a West Coast restaurant concept that provides plant-based food.
3 min read · 28 January 2013
The Hilco Organization said Friday that Antony Karabus was named president of its SD Retail Consulting practice. Greg Rubin, previously CEO of SD Retail, has been appointed Chairman of SD Retail Consulting.
4 min read · 25 January 2013
To end your week, we have news that Apple loses its title as the world's most valuable company, Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman tussle on air and Cory Booker saves a dog.
1 min read · 25 January 2013
The value of U.S. announced mergers falls nearly 67% this week, while private equity-backed deals may not be as bad as they seem.
3 min read · 25 January 2013
KRG Capital Partners expects to begin marketing for its fifth fund in late 2013, a source tells peHUB.
1 min read · 25 January 2013
TSG Consumer Partners has taken a minority stake in My Fit Foods. Financial terms were not announced. Houston-based My Fit Foods is a retail outlet that provides fresh, healthy foods at affordable prices.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
To end your Thursday, we have news that Mark Zuckerberg is holding a fundraiser for Chris Christie, Microsoft's profit dips and all six James Bonds will supposedly appear at the Oscars together.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
KKR has acquired a 24.9% stake in Nephila. The sellers are Nephila's management and Man Group, which retains an 18.75% stake. Financial terms were not announced. Hamilton, Bermuda-based Nephila, an investment manager, specializes in investing in reinsurance risk, including insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds and weather derivatives.
3 min read · 23 January 2013
To end your Wednesday, we have news that Apple's Q1 results miss on revenue, but Netflix earnings surprise and Amy Poehler will star in a Best Buy Super Bowl ad.
1 min read · 23 January 2013
