Private Equity

Fundraising

Five ex-Brazos execs close debut fund on $420m

The oversubscribed fund, raised by alumni from Brazos Private Equity Partners, reflects the importance of a track record and team experience when raising a debut private equity fund.

2 min read · 02 August 2016

IK offloads Vemedia as it races toward first close

The London-based firm is currently in market with its eighth flagship fund, targeting €1.6 billion.

2 min read · 28 July 2016

DC Capital holds interim close on $123m fund

The Washington, DC-based buyout firm, which focuses on mid-market contractors to the US government, is looking to grow in size: it is targeting $350m for its second fund, up from the $250m target for its debut fund.

2 min read · 20 July 2016

Marlin closes on €325m for first European fund

The private equity firm that specialises in distressed turnarounds has raised its first fund to invest specifically in European buyouts.

2 min read · 18 July 2016

Tribeca fund nears first close, targets $400m -Exclusive

The Colombian firm’s third fund is expected to hold a first close in August amid regulatory changes that have freed up more investment for alternative assets.

2 min read · 13 July 2016

Bain closes $600m VC fund

Bain Capital’s seventh venture capital fund will invest in B2B software, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure software.

1 min read · 12 July 2016

FSN closes first dollar fund on $720m

The Nordic buyout firm’s fifth vehicle held a close after nine months of fundraising.

2 min read · 07 July 2016

Apax to offload Trader Corp to Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo will pay around C$1.6 billion for the Canadian auto marketplace.

2 min read · 04 July 2016

BVCA predicts post-Brexit divestment woes

Depressed exit activity could be exacerbated by the industry’s reliance on secondary sales, the industry body says.

3 min read · 01 July 2016

Mexico PE benefits from Brazilian recession

The developing Mexican private equity market is currently the hot spot for Latam investments, but the path to a more mature market is not without hurdles.

2 min read · 20 June 2016

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