Dealmaking

Back to school: private equity’s busy year in education

Dealmakers were busy in a range of sub-sectors within education, from fashion to software.

Investcorp, Clearlake, Atlantic Street back car parts; Amazon said to bid for Signify Health

Amazon is reportedly bidding for New Mountain-backed Signify Health.

Earth Capital flags biomass for more investment after platform launch; Apollo distances itself from Man Utd reports

'Perhaps biomass isn’t quite as glamorous as the wind farms and the solar farms, but it has to form part of a bigger strategy,' said Earth Capital's Avent Bezuidenhoudt.

KKR-backed Albioma buys Brazillian photovoltaic power plants from Ardian's GreenYellow

The acquisition of the portfolio of power plants marks Albioma’s entry into the solar power market in Brazil.

A venture mindset and ecosystem take hold in Columbus

A co-ordinated effort among VC funds, local healthcare-based LPs, economic development agencies and government programs is drawing more companies to central Ohio, and transforming the local economy.

Earth Capital’s Bezuidenhoudt: Energy security is driving sustainable energy deals

‘Bioenergy is a way to keep the base load secure,’ she said.

Car talk: Investcorp, Clearlake, Atlantic Street snatch up parts makers

'There is a very large installed base of cars and heavy-duty trucks on the road and over time they need replacement parts,' said Investcorp's Steve Miller.

Battery Ventures makes 10% investment in former portfolio firm Forterro

Partners Group bought Forterro from Battery Ventures for €1bn.

Multiples remain stable in healthcare, says WCAS’s Regan; mid-market deal flow still good, says Firmament’s Boyd

WCAS GP Regan discusses healthcare investing.

Inflation Reduction Act makes climate funds even more compelling

Funds investing in climate technology are getting lots of attention as the US government has enacted a new law that will spend a record amount on efforts to curb CO2 emissions.