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Inside the GP: Keeping junior happyGPs are having to find new ways to retain younger talent — from providing them with senior mentors, to loaning them money so they can invest in the funds they manage.
- Lawson named CEO of HGGC
Richard Lawson has been promoted to CEO of HGGC, formerly Huntsman Gay Global Capital, which recently returned all committed capital from its $1.1bn debut fund back to LPs.
- SEC registration reveals pub fight, fines
Firms have been filing registration documents since last year to meet the 30 March deadline. And for some firms, the documents include some ‘embarrassing’ disciplinary history.
- Huntsman Gay hires Kirkland exec as partner
The mid-market firm has hired Jim Learner from Kirkland & Ellis and has promoted three investment professionals to the role of principal.
- Outlook 2012: Tech investing
Deal activity will be robust as firms race to acquire fast-growing companies marketing the newest innovations in enterprise computing, writes Richard Lawson, managing director at Huntsman Gay Global Capital.
- New York City commits $225m to Vista Equity
Vista has been attracting commitments from numerous public institutions in the US, attracted to the firm’s solid returns and LP friendly terms.
- Huntsman invests in thriving software sector
Huntsman Gay has acquired Munich-based electronic-commerce software maker hybris, the 18th investment from its debut fund that closed in 2009. The majority of capital in the fund has been invested.
- Spotlight 2011: Mid-market stays robust
Deal flow picked up in 2010 and ‘momentum’ is carrying into 2011 for firms to find attractive deals, says Gary Crittenden, managing director at Huntsman Gay.
- Huntsman’s Young more than a famous face
Steve Young, a managing director with the mid-market firm, is best known for his career as a US football player but is reportedly entrenched in the firm's dealmaking.
- Huntsman Gay in $208m software recap
Huntsman Gay has deployed more than 50% of the capital in its debut fund, which closed on $1.2bn in 2009, says firm co-founder Richard Lawson.