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Fundraising? Keep An Eye On Outsourced CIO TrendTIAA-CREF is hardly a newcomer to private equity. But a 25-person start-up operating under the umbrella of the giant insurance company—Covariance Capital Management Inc.—is.
- American Industrial raises $405m
The middle market firm has closed it fourth fund, more than half of which was contributed by new investors, after approximately two years of fundraising. The fund has deployed $50m of capital to date.
- Reuters - Squadron's Director Prasanna Leaving
Asian private investment firm Squadron Capital Advisors' director for investments in Southeast Asia and India is exiting the firm, writes Reuters. The firm is in the midst of being bought by U.S.-based FLAG Capital Management, according to Reuters.
- Reuters - Duty Free Shopping Founder Sells Squadron to FLAG Capital
US private equity investor FLAG Capital Management is to buy Squadron Capital Advisors, an Asian private investment firm with $1.5 billion in assets controlled by the founder of Duty Free Shopping outlets Robert W. Miller, writes Reuters. The deal, set to be the first acquisition of a fund of funds in Asia's private equity industry, is expected to involve Squadron's team of around 23 people, including chief executive David Pierce, staying on board, writes Reuters.
- Triago Quarterly: Venture Capital May Be Entering a Golden Age
The Triago Quarterly is out and venture capital may be one of the best investment opportunities out there.
- LPs Bullish on Venture
LPs debate and rate the situation in the VC industry. Has it improved as the exit markets continue to open?
- San Francisco Shindig Tickets Now On Sale
I’m pleased to announce that peHUB will return to San Francisco on April 14, for our first Bay Area Shindig in more than a year. It will take place at Mighty, which doubles at a music hall on the weekend (and which also should afford us more space than that overcrowded affair at Pete’s). Per usual, cocktails and conversation with the area's venture capitalists, private equity pros, entrepreneurs, bankers and assorted hangers-on. Plus, the Taco Truck will be there to satisfy your hunger. Get tickets and more info at: http://sfshindig.eventbrite.com http://sfshindig.eventbrite.com Tickets are just $10, with proceeds to be donated to a charity chosen by event attendees. Be sure to nominate one upon sign-up. BIG thanks to our sponsors: Capital Dynamics http://www.capdyn.com Rothstein Kass http://www.rkco.com Flag Capital Management http://www.flagcapital.com SecondMarket http://www.secondmarket.com and True Ventures http://www.trueventures.com
- peHUB Wire: Monday, March 15, 2010
SF Shindig, March Madness & More…
- PE fund briefs, Feb. 8, 2010
News briefs about Lovell Minnick and other PE firms
- Lovell Minnick Raises $455 Million for Fund III
Lovell Minnick Partners, a mid-market private equity firm focused on the financial services sector, has closed its third fund with $455 million in capital commitments. It had been targeting $350 million. Limited partners include PPM America Capital Partners, HighVista Strategies, INVESCO Private Equity, WP Global Partners, Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Group, Kemnay Private Equity, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Private Advisors, RCP Advisors, Twin Bridge Capital Partners and Washington University of St. Louis.