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Kainos closes on second fund since spin off

The firm, which spun out of HM Capital Partners about four years ago, closed its second fund on nearly double the amount of capital raised for its debut fund.

2 min read · 31 October 2016

Apollo to target circa $18bn for Fund IX

The firm is likely to start marketing for its next flagship fund in the fourth quarter, which will be a similar size to Fund VIII, said co-founder Joshua Harris.

2 min read · 28 October 2016

Blackstone boosts activity in energy in Q3

The firm was busy buying upstream assets in the third quarter and has so far this year invested about $2 billion in four private equity deals in the energy sector.

2 min read · 27 October 2016

Ardian starts direct mid-market strategy in North America

Ardian has brought the Seven Mile Capital Partners team under its umbrella, which it helped spin out of Citigroup five years ago.

3 min read · 13 October 2016

Donald Trump's $64 private equity question

In the world of private equity, Trump supporters are keeping their preferences to themselves for fear of upsetting investors.

3 min read · 13 October 2016

MTS Health Investors’ Fund IV closes on $365m

The new vehicle is almost double the size of its predecessor and as a result will be less reliant on co-investments.

2 min read · 05 October 2016

Interview: Charlie Eaton on 30 years of fund placement

Charlie Eaton, founder of Eaton Partners, has seen the fund placement business change dramatically in 30 years. He talks about what the future holds for his firm.

2 min read · 20 September 2016

Latin American H1 exit activity highest in 5 years

Activity was driven in part by long-term strategic investors wanting to seize opportunities in Colombia and Brazil, the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association says.

2 min read · 02 September 2016

Virginia Retirement System PE returns fall to 6.6% for 2016

The public pension plan saw private equity returns decline from 8.3% in fiscal year 2015 and 23.2% in 2014.

2 min read · 31 August 2016

Abry boosts carry to 30% with new fund

The Abry Heritage Partners fund will focus on the lower mid-market, targeting deals between $20m and $50m.

2 min read · 29 August 2016

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