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LPs unlikely to head for the energy exits: Buyouts East panelists

One question (among many) around the collapse of oil prices is whether limited partners will flood the market with stakes in energy funds.

2 min read · 24 March 2015

Where are the women?

A high-profile sexual discrimination trial happening right now pitting Ellen Pao against her former employer, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, has turned a spotlight on what many believe is a culture of sexism in Silicon Valley.

3 min read · 23 March 2015

Firms race to raise capital for energy credit opportunities

There is a mini-race of sorts in the private equity fundraising market: At least five firms of varying sizes have launched, or are preparing to launch, funds focused on energy credit investments.

3 min read · 23 March 2015

GP Profile: Strattam hones in on tech’s tweeners

Doxim founder Chris Rasmussen held no illusions about private equity’s reputation.

5 min read · 23 March 2015

Deal of the Year 2015 Winners

One of the great aspects of private equity is the industry’s dedication to companies that actually make stuff.

2 min read · 23 March 2015

CVCI-spinout Australis prepares debut Latin America fund

Australis Partners, a spin-out from the former Citi Venture Capital International, is preparing to hit the market with its debut fund for investments in Latin America, according to two people with knowledge of the firm.

2 min read · 20 March 2015

Clearlake hits fundraising trail without one of its founders

Clearlake Capital Group is moving forward with its next fundraising without one of its founders, Steve Chang, who has left the firm, according to three people with knowledge of the firm.

2 min read · 18 March 2015

Former Eastman Kodak CEO George Fisher retires from KKR

aGeorge Fisher, who once worried that government stimulus during the financial crisis could cause “another wave of abuse and greed,” has retired as a senior advisor from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

2 min read · 17 March 2015

Sageview touts growth strategy as it markets Fund II

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts-spinout Sageview Capital is talking up its growth investing strategy as it seeks $750 million for its second core fund, according to two sources with knowledge of the fundraising.

2 min read · 16 March 2015

Carlyle nears $1.3 bln on second energy mezzanine fund

The Carlyle Group is approaching a second close on its second energy mezzanine fund on around $1.3 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the fundraising.

2 min read · 12 March 2015

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