Private Equity

Coronavirus

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.

3 min read · 16 April 2020

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

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

5 min read · 16 April 2020

KKR-backed Longview Power files for bankruptcy: WSJ

KKR-backed Longview Power, a power company, has filed for bankruptcy, reported the Wall Street Journal.

1 min read · 15 April 2020

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.

3 min read · 15 April 2020

General Atlantic and Iron Park to raise $5bn for fund targeting COVID-19 impacted companies: WSJ

General Atlantic and Iron Park Capital Partners are launching a $5 billion fund that will focus on providing financing to companies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported the Wall Street Journal.

1 min read · 14 April 2020

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.

3 min read · 14 April 2020

Behind the scenes of Wayfair’s $535m loan from Great Hill, Charlesbank

While the public health crisis caused businesses widespread to shut their doors, Wayfair, an e-commerce provider, found itself a beneficiary of life under quarantine.

3 min read · 14 April 2020

DOWNLOAD: How covid-19 will impact GPs

Our survey sheds light on how sponsors expect coronavirus to affect their plans in the near term, including fundraising, new investments and portfolio company layoffs.

1 min read · 14 April 2020

Q1 VC activity has yet to reflect the impact of covid-19 downturn

VC dealmaking remained robust during the first three months of the year, but this trend is likely already reversing, according to the latest report from PitchBook and NVCA.

2 min read · 14 April 2020

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