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PAG's Weijian Shan: There is risk of operating in the US

The investment firm's chief executive discusses investment pacing, potential expansion and how US-Sino relations might impact Chinese PE.

3 min read · 19 November 2020

Women's clothing brand Joseph Ribkoff inks funding

Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada are each investing up to C$5 million in Joseph Ribkoff, a Montreal-based designer, maker and distributor of fashionable women’s apparel.

3 min read · 09 November 2020

Iberia a rare bright spot as pandemic hits PE buy and builds

TMT deals accounted for a large proportion of private equity add-ons in the second quarter of this year as the move to remote working compounds appetites for tech assets.

2 min read · 03 November 2020

Friday Letter: How best to gauge venture activity in 2020

Reports tell a different story than personal anecdotes, but it seems like there's no letup in 2020 for venture fundraising and deployment during a pandemic.

2 min read · 30 October 2020

The case for independent sponsor deals amid covid-19

Lower entry multiples in the small-cap segment and more companies that are open for takeover discussions add to dealflow.

3 min read · 27 October 2020

Enviral Tech scores $1.5m seed

Enviral Tech, a provider of environmental viral surveillance solutions including COVID surface testing, has secured $1.5 million in seed funding.

4 min read · 22 October 2020

Three sectors to invest in amid the pandemic

Covid-19 has created uncertainty, and it has also paved the way for opportunities in certain sectors. Anis Uzzaman of Pegasus Tech Ventures says e-commerce, online education and e-sports are the three sectors that will remain relevant long after the pandemic.

4 min read · 07 October 2020

Disinfecting needs catapult growth of MPK Equity’s Restoration 1

The sudden attention to commercial cleaning equated to a revenue gain for the PE-backed business.

3 min read · 23 September 2020

Eldercare start-up Papa raises $18m

Miami-based Papa raises $18m to help provide companionship to older people, Comcast Ventures led the round.

1 min read · 23 September 2020

Friday Letter: It's as if the VC community is in a bubble

It's not just business as usual for investors; many are seeing an uptick in activity as this has the feel of the busiest fall season in memory.

2 min read · 18 September 2020

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