Private Equity

Dealmaking

Behind the scenes: EQT's Waystar unites with Francisco's eSolutions in $1.3bn-plus deal

EQT-backed Waystar is buying Francisco Partners' eSolutions in a deal valued between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion.

3 min read · 13 August 2020

Fundraising platform Omaze fetches $30m Series B

Omaze, an online fundraising platform, has secured $30 million in Series B funding.

4 min read · 13 August 2020

Waystar preempts sale process for Francisco's eSolutions, Accel-KKR invests in subscription management and billing platform Securly, LPs in older Kinderhook fund deciding whether to sell or stick in secondary

PE-backed Waystar will acquire Francisco Partners-backed eSolutions and the healthcare and tech sector has kept apace during the downturn

1 min read · 13 August 2020

Managers

PODCAST: Rise of SPACs, demand for long holds and adjusting operations

We discuss the factors driving well-known executives to form special purpose acquisition vehicles and take a look at how private equity portfolio companies have adjusted to combat covid-19.

1 min read · 13 August 2020

Featured

These firms have been the most bullish during the pandemic

The top 10 most acquisitive PE investors during the pandemic closed on more than 60 transactions, according to data from S&P Market Intelligence.

3 min read · 13 August 2020

Deals

Waystar preempts sale process for Francisco's eSolutions in $1.3bn-plus deal

EQT and CPPIB last summer agreed to acquire a majority stake in Waystar in a $2.7 billion deal, leaving previous investor Bain Capital with a minority stake.

3 min read · 12 August 2020

Deals

Goldman Sachs rolls out an app for M&A matchmaking

Touted as tinder for investors, the app identifies viable targets for mergers.

2 min read · 12 August 2020

Remote jobs network Torre lands $5m seed

Silicon Valley-based Torre, a professional network for remote job seekers and recruiters, has secured $5 million in seed funding.

4 min read · 12 August 2020

Arcline buys Jersey Elevator, Dragoneer, TPG and others invest $200m in corporate bond trading platform Trumid, Accel-KKR targets initial $300m for debut 'evergreen' small-cap fund

Corporate bond trading platform Trumid inks $200 million and Accel-KKR is targeting at least $300 million for its debut pool targeting smaller-scale tech-related companies

1 min read · 12 August 2020

Deals

Virtual due diligence: How to secure a deal when you’ve never met

As more venture firms become accustomed to virtual pitches, they’re emphasizing reference checks and setting up multiple Zoom calls as a way to verify their investments and better get to know the founders.

7 min read · 12 August 2020

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