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Five proptech innovations for a post-covid world

From virtual tours to janitorial robots, several technological advancements could smooth the transition back to office work.

5 min read · 07 July 2020

PE-backed Lucky Brand Dungarees files for bankruptcy: USA Today

Retailer Lucky Brand Dungarees, a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners LP, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the coronavirus pandemic as the source of its financial troubles, reported USA Today.

1 min read · 06 July 2020

UK's 'ambiguous' takeover rules could stifle healthcare deals

The rules, which came into force on 23 June, will enable the UK government to intervene in foreign takeovers of British companies deemed critical in public health emergencies.

4 min read · 02 July 2020

LPs plot their next move

Investors from endowments to pensions and other institutional LPs are trying to square their next steps – on VC allocations, capital calls and more – with a changing economic reality.

1 min read · 01 July 2020

Carlyle buys back Unison, finding comfort in business resilience

While Carlyle is now coming in at a much higher valuation, the investment is logical from a risk-adjusted perspective and considering Unison’s growth potential, says the firm's Michael Gozycki.

2 min read · 30 June 2020

How Wall Street altered summer programs, pushed hiring dates and then compensated for it

Most advisory firms have stuck to either deferring or shortening their summer programs while still paying for the full term.

5 min read · 26 June 2020

France and Benelux remain vibrant

Dealmaking in the France and Benelux region has grown by about 80% over the past two years, according to a report.

2 min read · 26 June 2020

KKR makes record bets in Asia as pandemic ‘catalyses’ sales processes

Coronavirus uncertainty and liquidity constraints have made some business owners in the region more willing to sell, head of Asia-Pacific Ming Lu tells PEI.

4 min read · 24 June 2020

Investment in Israel remains strong despite pandemic

The second quarter isn't yet complete, but the number of investments in Israeli start-ups is already ahead of both the previous quarter and Q2 2019, according to a market researcher.

5 min read · 23 June 2020

Ares closes Special Situations fund targeting market distress on $3.5b, K1 makes second exit during market downturn, Opportunity Zone fundraising appears to weather coronavirus storm

Ares racks up $3.5 billion for its special opportunities fund and Aurora acquires marketing FMG Suite from K1.

3 min read · 22 June 2020

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