Steve Gelsi

Trilantic launches TRP Energy, as oil deals start to warm up

Trilantic Capital Management LP tapped into its flagship fund, its newer energy-focused pool and co-investments from LPs to launch a new oil and gas exploration company, TRP Energy, with a $250 million equity commitment, according to a source.

Great Hill makes more than 10x on sale of Credibility Corp

Great Hill Partners made more than 10x its initial investment of about $30 million through its sale of Credibility Corp to Dun & Bradstreet, according to a source.

Black Diamond raises $688 mln for fourth in series of distressed debt funds

Black Diamond Capital Management has reached at least $688 million in commitments for BDCM Opportunity Fund IV, its latest distressed debt fund, according to a regulatory filing.

Sale of WWRD caps most dramatic turnaround for KPS

The $437 million cash sale of luxury home products maker WWRD Holdings Ltd to strategic buyer Fiskars Corp capped one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the 24-year history of KPS Capital Partners, the co-founder of the industrial turnaround specialist said.

Apollo natural resources fund to be 'multiples' bigger than $1.3 bln predecessor

Apollo Global Management raised $5 billion in fresh capital during the first quarter, with the firm expecting its latest funds for natural resources and U.S. real estate to top their predecessors.

CIVC Partners targets at least $375 mln for Fund V

CIVC Partners plans to raise at least $375 million for its fifth buyout fund after the predecessor pool from the 25-year-old private equity firm turned in healthy performance, according to public filings.

GE Antares sale will shake up middle-market lending

COVER STORY: The pending sale of General Electric Co’s massive GE Antares unit will likely determine the top player in the growing middle-market sponsored finance business. The deal for the marquee lender has been attracting strong interest at an expected price tag of at least $16 billion.

Need to Meet: David Weild, Chairman, Weild & Co

David Weild, an expert on market structure and a public proponent of the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act, or JOBS Act, continues his work to develop the products, services and policies to improve the level of capital-creation in U.S. stock markets.

Five Questions with Paul Levy, Managing Director, JLL Partners

Buyouts sits down with Paul Levy, managing director of JLL Partners, to get insights into portfolio company Builders FirstSource.

Retail success: CPG Carlyle fund tops $550 mln from individuals

Carlyle Group is finding strong interest from wealthy individuals in a fund in which they can invest a minimum of $50,000. The fund, CPG Carlyle Private Equity Fund LLC, tips the scales at more than $550 million since Carlyle teamed up with Central Park Group to launch the vehicle.