Dealmaking

PE HUB First Read

First Read begins the day with news that FTC is expected to unveil a $5 settlement with Facebook this week, stock trading app Robinhood raises $323 million at a $7.6 billion valuation, and Uber is testing a $24.99 monthly subscription pass that combines rides, Eats, bikes and scooters.

Seed investors top list of most active VCs in Q2

NewView leads $55 mln deal with Heap

DW Healthcare's fifth fund raises $610 mln

PE-backed SightMD acquires Hatsis Laser Vision

SightMD, a portfolio company of Chicago Pacific Founders, has acquired Hatsis Laser Vision, a provider of ophthalmic care in Long Island and the greater New York City area. No financial terms were disclosed.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Goldman Sachs, Cerberus and Blackstone are hiring

This week’s jobs include an investor relations VP at Newbury Partners and associates at Goldman Sachs and Cerberus.

Trilantic racks up $2.75 bln for sixth fund

New York City and Austin-based Trilantic North America has closed its sixth fund at a hard cap of $2.75 billion, beating its $2.25 billion target.

Texas TRS to co-underwrite co-investments

The pension system is in the process of expanding the direct investment portion of its private equity portfolio from 26% to 35%.

Goldman Sachs, Cerberus and Blackstone are hiring

This week’s jobs include an investor relations VP at Newbury Partners and associates at Goldman Sachs and Cerberus.

Apollo Global to buy Coface: Reuters