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NYCERS bets on Freeman Spogli, Landmark

New York City's $102bn pension has made a new commitment to Freeman Spogli’s sixth fund and increased a previous commitment to Landmark’s fourteenth fund.

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California firms agree placement ban

In relation to the pay-to-play scandal, Ares and Freeman Spogli have signed on to New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s code of conduct that prohibits the use of placement agents.

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Berkshire, Freeman Spogli make N.E.W. investment

Private equity firms Berkshire Partners and Freeman Spogli have announced a major investment in TH Lee Putnam Ventures’ call-center portfolio company N.E.W. Customer Service.

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Freeman Spogli buys Bright Now

The Los Angeles-based private equity firm has inked a deal for dental services company Bright Now Dental, for a reported $340 million.

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TH Lee, Freeman Spogli invest in warranty co

The two private equity firms have acquired a significant equity interest in NEW Customer Services Companies, a provider of warranty and extended-service contracts.

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Freeman Spogli breathes in $460m cash exit

Shortly after closing its $1 billion Fund V, the Los Angeles-based firm has agreed to sell its medical products company Hudson Respiratory Care to Teleflex.

Freeman Spogli contact information

Offices

marker icon11100 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1900, Los Angeles, 90025, United States
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Contacts

NameJob titleLocationEmail
Key Contact
user imageMr. Xavier Corzo
Job titleChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
LocationLos Angeles, United States
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user imageMr. Jon Ralph
Job titlePartner, President, and Chief Operating Officer
LocationLos Angeles, United States
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user imageMr. John Roth
Job titlePartner and Chief Executive Officer
LocationNew York, United States
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user imageMs. Sara J. Gilson
Job titleManaging Director and Head of Business Development
LocationLos Angeles, United States
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Freeman Spogli funds managed

Funds in market: 1

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Open dateOct 2023
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Closed funds: 8

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Close dateApr 2025
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Close dateAug 2019
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Close dateOct 2014
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Stories that mention Freeman Spogli

Plymouth County approves $24m in commitments

The US public pension has backed two North American private equity funds.

Friday Letter: Nickel and dimed

Private equity’s hidden fees are becoming less hidden

Holiday season round-up: North American Deals

The North American market was the setting for a late surge in deal activity, with a number of firms agreeing buyouts as the year drew to a close.

Wetherly settles with Cuomo, exits placement business

The Los Angeles-based firm will pay $1m to the New York Common pension fund and has agreed to exit the placement business.

Gulf Capital closes Fund II on $544m

The Abu Dhabi-based firm, led by CEO Karim El Solh, has raised a significant portion of capital from investors in the US, Europe and Asia.

Wetherly first placement firm to settle with Cuomo

The Los Angeles-based firm will pay $1m to the New York Common pension and has agreed to exit the placement business.

Frequent flyers

In the new private equity fundraising reality, GPs are going to have to clock up a lot more air miles, writes Christopher Witkowsky

Wetherly Capital ties LACERS to Morris scandal

The placement agent, co-founded by AVP executives Vicky Schiff and Peter Borges, paid ‘consulting’ fees to the firm run by Henry Morris. Morris is now under investigation as part of the growing kick-back scandal involving the New York State Common Retirement Fund.