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The fall of RomeWhilst Italy initially escaped the full force of the credit crunch with local banks stepping in after the departure of the international institutions, the private equity market is now suffering just as much as everywhere else.
- Archer Tech Buying Brabeion Software
Archer Technologies, an Overland Park, Kansas-based provider of enterprise governance, risk and compliance solutions, has agreed to acquire Brabeion Software Corp., a McLean, Va.-based provider of IT security risk and compliance management software. No financial terms were disclosed. Bain Capital Ventures is a minority shareholder in Archer Technologies, while Brabeion has raised around $10 million in VC funding from firms like Fairhaven Capital Partners and Longworth Venture Partners.
- Numerous first-time buyout funds emerge
A number of first-time PE funds are in the market, trying to raise their inaugural funds during tough times
- PE Week Wire: Thursday, January 22, 2009
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- PE Week Wire: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Random Ramblings
- Bain Capital Sued for Gender Discrimination
Bain Capital has been sued for gender discrimination, by a former research librarian who claims she was mistreated after getting pregnant. The complaint was filed last Friday, and can be downloaded here /wp-content/uploads//bainlawsuit.pdf I always get a bit squeamish reporting on recently-filed lawsuits, because unrebutted allegations have a habit of sounding both factual and damning. For its part, Bain has released the following statement: "We believe these claims are entirely without merit. We strongly contest the plaintiff’s assertions, and will defend our position vigorously." I'll post Bain's legal response once it has been filed. In the meantime, onto the allegations: