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  • Sycamore inks year’s largest buyout amid P2P rush
    Alex Lynn- 29 June 2017

    The New York-based firm’s $6.9bn take-private adds to a growing trend of private equity firms delisting public companies.

  • General Atlantic promotes new MD and three principals
    Annabelle Ju- 9 December 2015

    The firm announced new appointments in its London, New York and Mumbai offices.

  • Sycamore closes second fund on $2.5bn
    Bailey McCann- 9 June 2014

    New York-based Sycamore has closed its second fund on the $2.5 billion target

  • Sycamore holds first close on $2bn
    Graham Winfrey- 8 April 2014

    The firm is expected to raise more than $2.5bn for its second fund.

  • Emerging manager trade chief steps down(2)
    Christopher Witkowsky- 23 January 2014

    Ed Dandridge, the outspoken head of the National Association of Investment Companies, worked to highlight the strong performance of diverse and minority-led firms.

  • Emerging manager trade chief steps down
    Christopher Witkowsky- 21 September 2013

    Ed Dandridge, the outspoken head of the National Association of Investment Companies, worked to highlight the strong performance of diverse and minority-led firms.

  • Sycamore nears Billabong deal
    Clare Burrows- 20 September 2013

    The PE-led consortium that includes Billabong board director Paul Naude expects to reach a deal in the coming weeks, which would conclude months of takeover talks for the Australian retailer.

  • Wipeout at Billabong?
    Clare Burrows- 20 September 2013

    Two private equity-led consortiums have dropped buyout offers for the ailing Australian surf-wear retailer, which is outlining refinancing plans that could wipe out shareholders.

  • Australia PE's dance with the Aussie dollar
    Clare Burrows- 20 September 2013

    The strength of the Australian dollar is dictating where private equity firms are investing their capital.

  • Former Golden Gate pair nears debut fund close
    Sam Sutton- 6 January 2013

    Sycamore Partners, formed by two former Golden Gate Capital executives earlier this year, has made a bid for clothing retailer Talbots as it nears a final close for its maiden fund.