Dealmaking

Carlyle's Schwartz: End of election uncertainty will boost market activity

The US presidential election result drew an ‘unexpectedly strong’ reaction from the market, according to chief executive Harvey Schwartz.

Post-election policies will fuel M&A, say dealmakers; GHO Capital and Ampersand buy Avid Bioservices for $1.1 billion

Private equity dealmakers are expecting a more favorable tax and regulatory environment with the upcoming Trump administration.

Astorg to acquire data management company Redslim; Argos Wityu shares IRR on Fulgard investment; Enterprise Investors to IPO grocery group Studenac

Redslim is a data management services provider headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Argos Wityu topped 30% IRR with portco Fulgard after drawing global PE interest

Fulgard operates across two main business units: fire and protection, and soft services.

Flywheel brings PE toolbox to venture secondaries

The London-based firm’s strategy is based on a preferred equity approach to give GPs, LPs and companies short-term liquidity.

Election reaction: Dealmakers expect favorable tax policies, eased regulations to fuel deal pipeline

But tariffs would lead to higher costs for PE portfolio companies with operations and supply chains in China.

Sagewind looks to leverage DoD modernization; Webster exits Retina Consultants

Sagewind Capital snaps up digital engineering research and development services provider Sabel Systems.

Exclusive: Sagewind Capital buys Sabel Systems, bets on DoD's digital push

This investment represents the eighth platform investment for Sagewind Capital.

The breakout moment for stablecoins is here

Stripe's $1.1bn acquisition of Bridge signals more mainstream acceptance of stablecoins among fintech players, especially those eyeing scale-up opportunities in developing markets.

Archimed’s Denis Ribon: Add-ons planned for FIM Medical; MiddleGround completes Stemmer take-private

FIM Medical provides vision, hearing and respiratory care products.