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Sixth Street targets $970m for lending in Europe

The firm expects more opportunities in the post-covid market due to the greater amount of high-quality companies experiencing difficulties.

2 min read · 08 December 2020

Leeds Equity raises more than $1bn as digital education heats up

The hard cap on Fund VII is $1.25bn, which the firm is expected to hit around the second quarter.

1 min read · 07 December 2020

Marlin spinout Crest Rock closes debut fund on $400m

Crest Rock is among a group of first-time managers to have raised funds at least partially through the market contraction during the pandemic lockdown.

2 min read · 04 December 2020

Don’t forget Brexit

Remember that other huge market disrupting force causing uncertainty for the UK PE industry in everything from portfolio companies to fundraising?

2 min read · 03 December 2020

Wafra's advice to new GPs: Improve 'return on time'

Wafra Europe managing director Tom Rotherham-Winqvist offers some advice to new managers looking to establish themselves on the private equity scene.

3 min read · 03 December 2020

Deep Dive: So you're thinking of spinning out?

Covid-19 has left many investment professionals wondering whether they could garner better economics by setting up their own funds. We spoke to 21 market sources involved in successful spin-outs about leaving an established franchise and starting anew.

10 min read · 02 December 2020

Dutch firm Waterland targets $3bn for small buyouts fund

The firm mostly does buyouts in Western Europe, but has attracted interest from some North American LPs.

1 min read · 01 December 2020

True Wind, formed by ex-KKR tech execs, hits market with Fund II after pandemic pause

The firm held a first close with existing investors around March/April timeframe, sources said.

2 min read · 01 December 2020

Charlesbank targets $800m for overage fund

The fund will invest alongside the firm's latest flagship on deals that require larger amounts of equity.

1 min read · 01 December 2020

Covid-19 upends the fundraising process

Investors appear to have adapted quickly to virtual processes, but which of the pandemic-driven changes are here to stay?

4 min read · 01 December 2020

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