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Blackstone to launch infrastructure, cleantech fundsThe publicly listed alternative asset manager will later this year raise private equity funds for US and European developed infrastructure, as well as cleantech and renewable energies as the market for Blackstone’s core private equity business remains challenged.
- KKR keeps collecting capital for €6bn Europe fund
The buyout firm is planning another close for its third Europe fund at the end of October, having already held a second close on €4.8bn.
- KKR adds third infrastructure advisor ahead of fundraise
The buyout firm, set to list on the New York Stock Exchange later this year, has added John Bryson, former Edison International chairman and chief executive, as senior advisor for its infrastructure initiative. KKR announced its infrastructure initiative in May and is reportedly raising a $5bn infrastructure fund.
- Lehman’s listed private equity fund perks up
The market responded to an upbeat Lehman Brothers Private Equity Partners update this morning with a marginal increase in the stock price. But shares in the Euronext-listed vehicle are still trading at a discount to net asset value.
- Two wins for KKR
Kravis and partners must be allowing themselves a pat on the back after pushing the button again to go public, writes Nicholas Lockley.
- Sageview invests $100m in EverBank
The KKR spin-out is backing the Florida-based bank’s aggressive expansion plan.
- Gavea closes on $1.2bn for Brazil
The Rio-based powerhouse, led by Brazil's former central bank chief, now has $2.7bn earmarked for ‘illiquid’ deals.
- Report: GS raises $10bn leveraged loan fund
The global investment bank has reportedly raised $10bn to provide senior debt for private equity deals. In combination with the firm’s $20bn mezzanine fund, Goldman now has the ability to independently finance leveraged buyout of substantial size.
- KKR unveils real estate ambitions
Real estate, mezzanine debt and expansion into public equities are on the agenda for KKR, according to an investor presentation released in conjunction with the firm’s plans to go public.
- KKR moves into asset management
In a move to expand its offerings, the mega-buyout firm has hired TCW Group president William Sonneborn to develop traditional asset management lines such as public equity funds.