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Francisco Partners closes fund on $2bnThe technology-focused fund hit its $2bn hard cap and was placed by Lazard Freres.
- Thoma Bravo acquires Novell for $2.2bn
The Chicago-based firm has acquired listed computing services company Novell as an add-on to its IT services company Attachmate Corporation.
- Ohio School Employees commits $40m to Monomoy
The KPS spinout, which has been one of the more active firms in the downturn, is targeting $350m for its second fund.
- NY Teachers' makes $90m bet on mid-market
The pension, which reported assets of $95.8bn at the end of 2008, has committed money to Wynnchurch Capital Partners and Sterling Group Partners.
- Ohio SERS makes $80m bet on mid-market buyout
The $9bn School Employees' Retirement System approved commitments of up to $40m a piece to Francisco Partners and Mason Wells, two mid-market buyout shops.
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- European GPs finish '09 with deal flurry
Matrix, AAC, Apax and LDC are among firms ending 2009 with fresh deals. Meanwhile, lawyers are lining up PE-backed IPOs and big ticket auctions continue for companies like Bridgepoint's Pets at Home.
- Leeds hits halfway mark on $1bn fund
The New York-based private equity firm also has named former US Secretary of State Colin Powell as chairman of its advisory board. The firm has continued to invest in the market downturn, buying Israel-based library automation solutions company Ex Libris last August.
- Ex-Adobe boss to advise Permira
Tech industry veteran Bruce Chizen will advise Permira’s newly established Silicon Valley office and join the board of portfolio company NDS. The firm has also hired Brian Ruder, formerly a partner at Francisco Partners, as it builds its tech team.
- Francisco Partners takes tagging company private
A consortium led by the specialist technology investor will pay around £53m for London-listed Dmatek, an Israel-headquartered company which provides tagging services for monitoring both criminals and the elderly.