Private Equity
Insight Venture Partners is expected to hold a first close this month on its ninth flagship fund, which has been in the market targeting $2.75 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the fundraising.
2 min read · 09 December 2014
Pennsylvania’s top financial watchdog recently added his voice to the chorus calling for more transparency in private equity and for lower fees, while spokeswomen for two pension funds called out for criticism said they were doing good jobs on both counts.
4 min read · 09 December 2014
There’s been something of a push in the media to make limited partner agreements public, especially at public institutions. Sister publication peHUB laid out its own recommendations for certain fund terms that should be always available for public perusal.
2 min read · 05 December 2014
The human side of private equity is what makes this such a fascinating asset class to cover.
3 min read · 03 December 2014
SK Capital Partners has closed its fourth fund on its $1 billion hard cap after only five months in the market, James Marden, managing director at SK Capital, told Buyouts.
2 min read · 02 December 2014
TA Associates and Banco Leonardo are selling their stakes in DNCA Finance, the company’s chief executive officer Eric Franc confirmed.
2 min read · 28 November 2014
Luminate Capital Partners, a spin-out from middle market-focused Silver Lake Sumeru, has been talking to limited partners about its debut fund, according to three people with knowledge of the situation.
2 min read · 28 November 2014
EnCap Investments is back in the market targeting $5 billion for its next flagship energy investment vehicle, EnCap Energy Capital Fund X, according to two people familiar with the firm.
2 min read · 25 November 2014
Kelso & Co. has collected about $1.3 billion for a first close on its ninth fund, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
2 min read · 24 November 2014
From the desk of Chris Witkowsky, Private Equity Editor, Buyouts Insider
3 min read · 24 November 2014
