Dealmaking

KKR makes record bets in Asia as pandemic ‘catalyses’ sales processes

Coronavirus uncertainty and liquidity constraints have made some business owners in the region more willing to sell, head of Asia-Pacific Ming Lu tells PEI.

Investment in Israel remains strong despite pandemic

The second quarter isn't yet complete, but the number of investments in Israeli start-ups is already ahead of both the previous quarter and Q2 2019, according to a market researcher.

Grant Avenue Capital hires Brice as partner

New York-based Grant Avenue Capital LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity, has hired Preston Brice as a partner.

Dyal Capital eyes $1bn loan to pay back investors in Fund III, Texas Teachers completes sale of large PE stakes, Lightyear Capital to invest in Health Plan One

Dyal Capital is closing in on a $1 billion loan and Lightyear Capital backs Health Plan One.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Wellington, Skyview and Access Holdings are hiring

This week’s jobs include a vice president at principal at Wellington, a managing director at Skyview and an associate at LFM.

Ares closes Special Situations fund targeting market distress on $3.5b, K1 makes second exit during market downturn, Opportunity Zone fundraising appears to weather coronavirus storm

Ares racks up $3.5 billion for its special opportunities fund and Aurora acquires marketing FMG Suite from K1.

Warnings for the physician practice management market

The sophisticated sponsor knows that even prior to covid, PPMs were beginning to show sizeable cracks.

Strattam-backed MHC grows to $25m-plus in revenue post Ecrion acquisition

Global quarantine and the remote-everything environment made Ecrion more attractive as a deal target for Strattam.

iCapital picks up Wells Fargo’s feeder fund platform

A division of Wells Fargo has agreed to sell its Global Alternative Investments feeder fund platform to iCapital Network. The bank is also making a 'strategic investment' into iCapital.

Pandemic emphasizes need for supply chain tech

Automation of warehouses and risk management technologies are two subsectors of supply chain tech that will likely see an increase in investment activity.