Mary Kathleen Flynn

HGGC invests in dentists; LMP sells NAC; franchise investor GSP raises fourth fund

Dentive secures investment from HGGC.

Cambridge Associates' Andrea Auerbach: Private company valuations may take another year to reflect macroeconomy

'There are too many factors in motion at the moment to jumpstart overall transaction volume, particularly for new platforms.'

Vista announces another take-private tech deal; Monroe’s Ted Koenig discusses the virtues of private credit

Vista is taking Duck Creek Technologies private for $2.6 billion.

Monroe's Ted Koenig: Direct lenders' certainty of execution and tailored financing can't be matched by banks

Certainty is valued by sponsors 'never more so than during periods of market volatility when banks are less willing to put their balance sheets at risk.'

Altus sells MGCD to CAIRE; plus, Thoma Bravo, Churchill and Nordic share 2023 outlooks

Altus Capital exits MGC Diagnostics.

Churchill's Anne Philpott: access to unique proprietary dealflow is critical

'Funds invested during or in the immediate aftermath of recessionary periods were among the best performing vintages on a historical basis.'

Thoma Bravo's Holden Spaht: 'Dislocation in the public markets' fueled active year

The tech-focused PE firm announced nine take-private acquisitions in 2022, including Anaplan, Bottomline, SailPoint and Ping Identity.

FTV's Brad Bernstein: 'Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst'

'Given the likelihood of a recession in 2023, it will be important to have a disciplined approach amid a continued challenging macro backdrop,' he said.

Sellers' expectations were 'out of touch with reality' in 2022

Bridge Growth Partners invested incrementally in existing portfolio companies instead of new platforms, said founder and CEO Alok Singh.

Riverside co-CEOs have 'exciting exits planned' for 2023; Lincolnshire bets you’re keeping your old car

An interesting partnership announced this week between Microsoft and the parent company of the London Stock Exchange; plus an interview with a partner at Lincolnshire Management about opportunities in car care.