Managers

Australian private equity outperforms listed markets

Private equity and venture capital returns raced ahead of public markets in 2015 posting gains of 18.4 percent compared to 2.8 percent.

Kansas revives Apax relationship after 15 years

SEC charges GP waived his own capital-call obligation

Just closed: Redwood-Kairos raises $147m

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Fund performance: Softbank leads eclectic venture portfolio at New York State

Partners buys European portfolio from Santander

The Spanish bank’s private equity arm has offloaded stakes in PAI Partners, EQT and August Equity-managed funds amid expectations financial institutions will return as sellers this year.

5AM Ventures raises $285m for fifth VC fund

The life science and venture capital firm hit its target for the fund.

Brookfield Fund IV soars to $4bn final close

Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management will increase its investment size as it smashes through its $3.5 billion target to hold a final close for its fourth flagship private equity vehicle on $4 billion. The firm said it will now pursue transactions of $200-500 million.

Phoenix sells pallet business amid fundraising

The UK mid-market firm has completed a string of exits as it continues raising its latest fund.

Partners Group launches app for LPs

Partners Group is the latest firm seeking to harness technology to communicate with investors.