North America

Study: Smaller, focused managers deliver better returns

New research shows pension funds are missing out on returns by backing industry giants

Rockbridge acquires Robb Report

The Detroit-based growth equity firm has acquired “the rich man’s Bible”

Bain goes all in on Branson’s Virgin Cruise line

Virgin Group has tapped Bain as its lead investment partner for Virgin Cruises

New York Common commits $300 million to private equity

The allocation is going to two funds

Insight Venture Partners snags Sinai

US Deputy CTO Nick Sinai is leaving the White House to join the firm

Vista Equity Partners leads $35m investment in ReturnPath

Vista will also join the board of ReturnPath following the investment

SK Capital closes fourth fund on $1 billion

The New York-based firm closed in just five months

Ontario Teachers to expand London office

The Canadian pension plan has promoted Jo Taylor to managing director for EMEA<br />

Finding Homes for Orphan Funds

A variety of options have emerged for dealing with orphaned funds and assets allowing them to find new homes.

Bank of the West adds to Chicago PE team

The bank is adding headcount in Chicago as it ends its second year there