Latin America

GP Investimentos passes $1bn in booming Brazil(2)

Triple-digit returns have helped the Sao Paulo-based firm reach a first close on what is for now Latin America’s largest private equity fund.

JMI doubles with $600m fund close

US firm JMI has doubled the size of its previous fund – and its capital under management – with the closing of its sixth fund on $600 million.

Litorina takes over Swedish credit card protection company(3)

Litorina Kapital has bought Securia Systems, a personal insurance and protection company that has enjoyed 90 percent sales growth over the last two years.

GP Investimentos passes $1bn in booming Brazil

Triple-digit returns have helped the Sao Paulo-based firm reach a first close on what is for now Latin America’s largest private equity fund.

PA SERS commits $30m to Latin America fund

The Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System has approved nearly $60 million in new commitments, $30 million of which is earmarked for Advent’s latest Latin American fund.

Blackstone eyes Brazil with Patria link(2)

The Brazilian bank is raising a new private equity fund that can tap Blackstone as a co-investor on large deals.

CVC snaps up chemicals business from AlpInvest(3)

AlpInvest Partners has sold Belgian chemical producer Taminco to CVC Capital Partners for €800 million.

CVC snaps up chemicals business from AlpInvest(2)

AlpInvest Partners has sold Belgian chemical producer Taminco to CVC Capital Partners for €800 million.

CVC snaps up chemicals business from AlpInvest

AlpInvest Partners has sold Belgian chemical producer Taminco to CVC Capital Partners for €800 million.

Advent buys Takko from Permira(3)

European buyout firm Permira has sold Takko, a German fashion discount chain, to Advent International for €770 million. The deal comes as Permira looks to sell another retail asset – UK high street chain New Look.