Dealmaking

The great LP liquidity debate: is the industry headed for mass defaults? Silver Lake heads for big fundraising haul, PE-backed cleaning companies prep for rampant build-out post-pandemic

Despite downturn, Silver Lake is expected to rack up at least $10 billion for its sixth fund and PE-backed cleaning companies are poised for post-pandemic expansion.

Which PE firms swooped in after the 2008 crisis?

As covid-19 wreaks havoc on financial markets, we look back at the previous crisis and the most active firms after the Lehman Brothers collapse.

PE-backed cleaning companies prep for rampant build-out after coronavirus

As consumer behavior changes, PE firms talk expansion opportunities in the hygiene sector.

US early-stage VC broke its own records in Q1 despite grim outlook

Approaching diversity and inclusion with start-up tech

Corporations are becoming more diverse and inclusive, and start-ups are helping to achieve that. Many provide AI to screen job applicants and remove bias from the hiring process.

KKR sounds warning about covid-19 impacts, TPG combines three companies to form software platform, LPs feel liquidity heat but no fears about widespread LP defaults

KKR issues a warning about COVID-19's adverse effects on its business and TPG merges three companies to form a software platform.

Seven Hills' Reliable Medical Supply adds A&A Medical, eyes future dealmaking

Growing to one of the largest providers of complex rehab technology in the Midwest, PE-owned RMS will continue to scale in the region and across the Central US, the firm's founding partner said.

EQT calls off retirement care operator acquisition due to covid-19

The New Zealand operator of retirement villages is seeking legal advice regarding EQT’s decision, which it says has no lawful basis.

Inside Great Hill's and Charlesbank's investment in Wayfair, PE-backed businesses fear layoffs without access to government funds, Blackstone makes up to $2bn life sciences investment

PE-backed mid-market companies fear layoffs without government funds and Blackstone invests up to $2 billion in Alnylam.

Lineage Capital reaches minority deal with traffic control company City Rise

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Boston-based mid-market firm is optimistic about the company’s resilience to the current economic slowdown, McKinley said.