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How KKR booted up VismaThe Norwegian software company grew into one of Europe’s largest after completing more than 100 acquisitions under KKR’s ownership.
Deal Mechanic: Copied rightHow Cinven replicated a tried-and-tested approach in the patents industry with its acquisition of intellectual property business CPA Global.
Vista's Smith named PEI's 2016 'Game Changer'In the one award given at the discretion of PEI's editorial team, Robert Smith, founder of Vista Equity Partners, is named Private Equity Game Changer of the Year.
- Bill Gates launches $1bn cleantech venture firm
Breakthrough Energy Ventures will invest in clean energy opportunities that reduce carbon emissions.
- Playground nearly doubles target for Fund II
VC firm Playground Global, which was co-founded by Android creator Andy Rubin, raised $300m for its debut fund last year and is now targeting $500m for its second fund.
- NorthEdge scores 4.4x on Sumo exit
The Northern England-focused buyout firm has sold the video game developer to private investment firm Perwyn after less than two years.
- General Atlantic appoints operating partner in Munich
Achim Berg will join the US growth equity firm in April to support its companies both in Germany and globally.
- The ‘Pao effect’
The lawsuit filed against CVC has echoes of Ellen Pao’s case against Kleiner Perkins in 2012.
- Olympus Capital invests in e-waste company LTG
This is the firm’s third investment in China’s waste management sector.
- Five Point closes debut fund on $450 million
The fund will focus on midstream energy opportunities