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Managers

Emerging tech sectors fintech, AI and ML draw higher returns

Aggregate tech captures a return of around 7% compared to 21% in fintech and 44% for AI.

2 min read · 04 February 2020

Featured

Insight, Clearlake explore options for Diligent in potential $4bn deal

The process for the software company, which provides technology for board members and senior executives, is kicking off now.

2 min read · 04 February 2020

Ex-Apax exec's firm Grant Avenue makes first investment, Clearlake buys Innovative XCessories & Services from Olympus, Firms get serious about succession

Grant Avenue Capital, a new firm formed by an ex-Apax Partners executive, makes its first deal.

3 min read · 04 February 2020

Deals

Grant Avenue clinches first deal, carving out HCR ManorCare units

The New York firm, formed by former Apax exec Buddy Gumina, eyes additional opportunities for investment in over-the-counter branded products.

3 min read · 04 February 2020

Deals

Corporates feeding off VC-backed acquisitions will likely continue in 2020, PitchBook report finds

Last year's VC-baked M&A deal share increased amid interest from strategic buyers to 'buy instead of build' their tech capabilities.

2 min read · 03 February 2020

People

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Apollo, Brookfield and Gray Eagle are hiring

This week’s jobs include associates at Apollo, Brookfield and Gray Eagle

2 min read · 03 February 2020

KKR is not turning activist, says co-president, Blackstone flagship PE fund LPs get a fee holiday, Altaris healthcare fund triples target

KKR is not turning activist and a Blackstone fund gets a fee holiday.

2 min read · 03 February 2020

Deals

KKR is not an activist investor, wants to work with management, says co-president

In filing dated Jan. 9, KKR disclosed it had boosted its stake in the company to 10.7 percent, which grew from 2.65 percent in September.

2 min read · 03 February 2020

Deals

PE, VC investors come together on insurtech push with venture-backed Policygenius

KKR invested in the company out of its newly raised Next Generation Technology Fund II, which closed in January on $2.2bn.

3 min read · 01 February 2020

Deals

KKR joins investors on insurtech push with Policygenius investment

In 2019, investments in the space reached an all-time high of $6.37 billion, a 33.9 percent of the historical total.

3 min read · 31 January 2020

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