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Fundraising this year not as great as 2013 as bubble fears loomPrivate equity fundraising was strong in 2014 but not as great as last year, according to Preqin data.
PE-owned Worldpay closes SecureNet acquisitionWorldpay, which is owned by Advent International and Bain Capital, has completed its buy of SecureNet Payment Systems. The seller was Sterling Partners. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Austin, Texas, SecureNet is a payment solutions provider.
- Rent the Runway walks away with $60 mln Series D
Rent the Runway, which provides rentals of designer clothes, has raised $60 million in Series D funding. Technology Crossover Ventures led the round with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Highland Capital Partners and Condé Nast parent company Advance Publications. In addition to the financing, Daniel O'Keefe, a general partner at TCV, has been appointed to Rent the Runway's board.
- Bain Capital, TCV invests $30 mln in Rapid7
Bain Capital and Technology Crossover Ventures have invested $30 million in Rapid7, which provides security analytics software and services.
- Rapid7 nets $30 mln from Bain Capital and TCV
Rapid7 has closed $30 million in funding from Bain Capital and Technology Crossover Ventures. Rapid7 is a provider of security analytics solutions.
Five Questions with Dwight PolerDwight Poler is managing director and head of Europe for Bain Capital, which recently closed on 3.5 billion euros for Bain Capital Europe Fund IV.
Venture is in a bubble. But don’t worry. It won’t popInvestors look to 2015 with predictions for more security deals, lower late-stage valuations, greater corporate involvement and big unicorn financings
- Bain Capital to acquire CRH's UK concrete and clay businesses
Buildings material company CRH has agreed to sell its UK-based concrete and clay businesses as well as its U.S.-based clay business to Bain Capital for 522 million euros. Among the businesses being sold are Ibstock and Glen Gery. As a result of the transaction, Bain will assume some of the debt related to the divested businesses.
Carrick Capital names ex-Senate majority leader Frist as special advisorFormer Senate majority leader William Frist has joined Carrick Capital Partners as a special advisor.
- Australia's Bradken mulls low-ball offer from Bain Capital, Pacific Equity Partners-Reuters
Australian mining products maker Bradken Ltd (BKN.AX) said it is considering a cut-price $730 million takeover proposal from Bain Capital and Pacific Equity Partners, underscoring the urgency the sector faces amid plunging commodities prices, Reuters reported.