Managers

The Europe-focused buyout firm has reduced capital raising targets since 2009, when it shifted focus to smaller mid-market companies in the region.

As Terra-Gen moves from developing solar and wind projects to storage, it needs capital. But the fund that holds it, Energy Capital Partners III, recently tapped out.

Brightstar recently recruited 10 new employees, including two managing directors and a principal, increasing the team’s size to more than 40.

Kurt Björklund has become sole managing partner at the private equity giant.

Single-asset deals accounted for 30% of GP-led transactions in the first half, up from 20% in 2019, according to Evercore.

The firm's deal pipeline is stacked as the market dislocation motivates business owners to look for ways to cash out and to find ways to grow and digitize business practices.

Competing sources of capital and a strategy yet to be untested during a downturn pose challenges for long-hold fundraisings.

US local governments are today facing a fiscal crunch due to the health crisis, generating dislocation opportunities for specialist investors like Fundamental.

Record volumes, new entrants and GP-led deals with a little more 'hair on them' are among trends to look out for this year, according to industry leaders.

Carlyle, Blackstone, BlackRock chiefs condemn mob violence and call for Americans to move forward with a peaceful transition of power after a chaotic day of protest and violence.