August Equity related stories
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Deep Dive: How AI is upending private equity's software sweetheartsThis year’s ‘SaaSpocalypse’ has exposed the vulnerability and deepening uncertainty of outcomes in a much-beloved sector. Investors must work quickly to identify managers capable of thriving in the age of AI.
August Equity closes its fifth fundThe fund was heavily oversubscribed.
How to pursue a sustainable buy-and-build strategyNeil Lloyd, CEO of healthcare network Dental Partners, has five tips to scale up businesses quickly and sustainably and thereby enable ambitious buy-and-build strategies to flourish.
UK's BMO reports exit slowdown amid ‘real risk’ of recessionThe £287m NAV trust posted £25.4m of total realisations and income in H1 2019, down from £29.9m at the same point last year.
East Riding pension fund ups alts allocationThe £4.2bn UK scheme has a 6% allocation to private equity.
- August Equity raises £5.7m
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- Partners buys European portfolio from Santander
The Spanish bank’s private equity arm has offloaded stakes in PAI Partners, EQT and August Equity-managed funds amid expectations financial institutions will return as sellers this year.
- August Equity offloads funeral business to Montagu
The sale comes as the firm continues to raise its fourth fund, targeting £200m.
- August Equity returns to market with Fund IV - Exclusive
The firm has added ex-Bridgepoint dealmaker Tim Thomas to its investment bench as it seeks commitments to its latest vehicle.
- August Equity appoints two female execs
The London-based firm has hired Katie Beck as director on its investment team and Kate Cook as manager.