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Energy led US PE returns in 2016, study findsThe Cambridge Associates US private equity index had its best year since 2013.
Canadian PE activity hits $14.6 bln in H1 2017, best first half everCanada's buyout and related private equity market showed robust growth in the first half of 2017, with 184 deals capturing $14.6 billion in disclosed values, up 55 percent from H1 2016, according to final data released by Thomson Reuters. As a result, the domestic market saw its most active first half in dollar terms on record. Deal volumes also increased 10 percent in H1 2017, relative to a year ago. Activity was led by Vista Equity Partner’s $4.8 billion buy of DH Corp, the largest Canadian private equity deal in three years. Canadian investors were active in 65 international deals in H1 2017, up 35 percent year over year, though values for these fell 7 percent.
Canadian VC reaches $2.1 bln in H1 2017, best first half since 2001Venture capital investment in Canadian technology companies continued at a robust pace in the first half of 2017, with $2.1 billion invested in 237 financings, according to final data released by Thomson Reuters. In dollar terms, this was the most active first half since 2001, with Q2 2017 marking the third consecutive quarter in which disbursements exceeded $1 billion. H1 2017 deal volumes, however, were down by 27 percent year over year. The second quarter accounted for only 100 rounds, the fewest since Q3 2012. Canadian venture capital fundraising, while falling short of the record-setting levels of last year, nonetheless saw 13 funds raising $617 million in the first half.
Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Cambridge Associates, Bank of America, UBS are hiringOpportunities include senior PE roles at Cambridge Associates and Bank of America, as well as jobs at Cooley and Ropes & Gray.
Australian super funds eye direct dealsWith Australia’s shrinking GP base and tighter regulation on fees, superannuation funds are increasing exposure to direct deals, according to Willis Towers Watson's director of manager research for Australia.
- Meketa taps Eisenberg as principal and consultant
Meketa Investment Group has hired David Eisenberg as a principal and consultant. Previously, Eisenberg was a partner and director of client consulting at Mercer.
- Meketa taps Brantley as principal and consultant
Meketa Investment Group has hired LaRoy Brantley as a principal and consultant. Previously, Brantley worked at Cambridge Associates where he served as a managing director.
Canadian PE deal-making slows in first quarter, $3.2 bln investedDeal-making activity in Canada’s buyout and private equity market showed a marked decline in dollar terms in the first quarter of 2017, according to data released by Thomson Reuters. Led by Restaurant Brands International Inc's acquisition of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc, the domestic market saw transaction values of $3.2 billion, down 43 percent year over year. Deal volumes, on the other hand, increased 25 percent from Q1 2016. Canadian investors were highly active in overseas markets between January and March, joining 28 deals valued at $26 billion. On the fundraising front, 10 Canadian private equity funds collected $2.5 billion this time around.