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Blackstone shifts focus from US to EuropeThe firm has made four investments in Europe this year and is more active in the region than in the US, says president Tony James.
- Blackstone IPO lawsuit moves forward
The US Supreme Court has given the green light to an investor lawsuit claiming Steve Schwarzman-led Blackstone whitewashed its portfolio before launching its listing on the NYSE.
- Park Hill Real Estate hires Credit Suisse fundraiser
The placement agent subsidiary of The Blackstone Group has hired former Credit Suisse and Partners Group capital raiser, Jan-Christoph Klein.
- Blackstone hires Carlyle MD
Carlyle has lost Shanghai-based managing director Yi Luo to Blackstone. It's not clear if Carlyle will replace Luo.
- Louisiana Teachers’ commits $200m to PE
The commitments to Blackstone, Kohlberg & Company and Oak Hill are the first from the $13.8bn retirement system since allocating $375m to private equity in FY 2012.
- Centerbridge makes $300m pharmaceutical bet
The New York firm has invested in Remedi SeniorCare, a Sterling Partners portfolio company, on the heels of closing its latest fund at $4.25bn.
- Badly needed job creation
As the US government forms partnerships with the private sector to boost employment and kick-start depressed regions, private equity fund managers have a chance to shine, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- Blackstone spin-out launches $750m fund
Augusta Columbia Capital will invest between $30m and $150m in technology companies, and is one of a number of debut funds launched this year focused on the technology space.
- Blackstone’s energy fund collects $750m
Blackstone Energy Partners is targeting between $2bn and $3bn for a broad range of energy investments, including power, natural resources and alternative energies.
- Patria closes fourth fund on $1.25bn
The Blackstone-backed firm’s largest fundraising to date is one of several Brazilian funds to break $1bn this summer.