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Bain Capital Ventures-backed ObserveIT names new CEOObserveIT, which is backed by Bain Capital Ventures, has hired Paul Brady as CEO. Previously, Brady was senior vice president and general manager of Riverbed's performance management business unit. Based in New York City, ObserveIT is a provider of user activity recording and auditing software.
- The post-Lehman winners
This year’s PEI 300 paints the clearest picture yet of the fundraising market since the financial crisis, with overall totals down as the 2008 funds drop out.
- Bain Capital-owned call center operator Atento files for IPO-Reuters
Spanish call center operator Atento SA, owned by Bain Capital Partners LLC, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $300 million in an initial public offering of its ordinary shares, Reuters reported.
- HarbourVest launches next international fund of funds
Institutional investors may be over their love affair with co-mingled funds of funds. But that hasn’t stopped the industry’s pioneers from launching new ones, even as they continue diversifying into separate accounts, co-investments, secondaries and other products.
- Charterhouse Capital's Pointwell Limited acquires Skillsoft
Dublin, Ireland-based education software provider Skillsoft said Monday that it has sold its subsidiaries to Pointwell Limited, which is backed by Charterhouse Capital Partners. No financial terms were disclosed. Deutsche Bank Securities advised Skillsoft on the deal while Ropes & Gray served as legal counsel. Barclays served as exclusive financial advisor to Pointwell Limited. Skillsoft was backed by Advent International, Bain Capital and Berkshire Partners.
- Bain Capital makes growth investment in Viewpoint Construction Software
Bain Capital has made a growth investment in Viewpoint Construction Software, which provides software services to the construction industry. The funding will enable Viewpoint to extend its reach in the global construction market. Wells Fargo worked as financial advisor to Bain Capital, while Credit Suisse and Canaccord Genuity Inc. worked as financial advisors to Viewpoint.
- Bain Capital-backed SquareTrade hires new SVP of North America
San Francisco-based consumer warranty provider SquareTrade has hired Raj Kapoor as senior vice president, North America. Previously, Kapoor worked at Bain Capital, a backer of SquareTrade.
- Bain Capital-backed SquareTrade hires new SVP of North America
San Francisco-based consumer warranty provider SquareTrade has hired Raj Kapoor as senior vice president, North America. Previously, Kapoor worked at Bain Capital, a backer of SquareTrade.
- Bain Capital invests in Viewpoint Construction Software
Bain Capital has made an undisclosed investment in Viewpoint Construction Software. As part of the transaction, Updata Partners and TA Associates are selling their stakes in Viewpoint. Credit Suisse and Canaccord Genuity advised Viewpoint on the deal while Wells Fargo advised Bain Capital. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Viewpoint is a provider of software solutions and services to the construction sector.
Bain Capital raises $7.3 bln for Fund XI: ReutersBain Capital LLC has raised $7.3 billion from investors and its dealmakers for its next flagship fund, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, underscoring the favorable fundraising environment for established private equity firms.