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Sageview invests $100m in EverBank

The KKR spin-out is backing the Florida-based bank’s aggressive expansion plan.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Kennet closes third fund on more than $315m

The Broadview International spin-out will focus on growth equity investments in ‘bootstrap’ US and European tech companies.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Vestar nabs Unilever detergent unit for $1.4bn

Unilever’s North American laundry business, which includes detergent and fabric softener brands Snuggle and Surf, will be combined with Vestar portfolio company Huish Detergents. Unilever will retain a $375m stake in the combined business.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Riverside holds second close on road to $900m

The New York middle market specialist has rounded up $550m for Riverside Capital Appreciation Fund V, a source has confirmed.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Cowen Healthcare finds more than $500m for debut fund

The Paul Royalty Funds spin-out, one of two private equity divisions within investment bank Cowen and Company, will focus on long-term investments in commercial- and near commercial- stage healthcare products.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

LLR Partners closes on $800m

The US mid-market specialist has surpassed its initial target of $600m and more than doubled its previous fundraise in 2005.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Hellman & Friedman buys insurance software company for £198m

The San Francisco-based firm will pay 190p per share to take SSP Holdings private.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Private equity silver lining on CalPERS’ dreary year

The influential limited partner incurred an overall loss of 2.4 percent on its investments for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, but saw its private equity portfolio lead all allocations with a 19.6 percent return.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Carlyle in $75m financial services PIPE

The buyout giant is betting that its investment in publicly listed wealth management company Boston Private fares better than similar financial sector PIPES.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Wellspring registers Dave & Buster’s for $170m IPO

The arcade and dining franchise will use the fresh capital to pay down debt, roughly two years after Wellspring purchased the company in a $375m take-private. Wellspring will retain a controlling interest in the company.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

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