Private Equity
The financial services firm is targeting $400m for its debut private equity fund and has already completed two investments.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
On the bright side
1 min read · 23 January 2014
Global deal volume remains relatively stable despite a $1tn dry powder load at the beginning of the year and readily available credit for leveraged buyouts.
3 min read · 23 January 2014
AAC Capital has so far attracted $60m for Benelux Fund III, its first independent vehicle since spinning out of ABN AMRO in 2007 – as uncertainty continues to surround the future of its UK operation.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Marlin Equity Partners, targeting $1bn for Fund IV, will likely close the fund in lightning-quick time as LPs scramble to find a place in the vehicle.
3 min read · 23 January 2014
Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co’s $410m bid for some of Hostess’ most well-known bakeries and brands will be considered by US Bankruptcy Court next week.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
The firm raised $135m more than its predecessor fund by expanding its LP base beyond banks and insurance companies to include pension funds, endowments and fund of funds.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Carlyle is leading its second take-private of a US-listed Chinese company, following a trend of privatisation deals involving Chinese companies listed overseas.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
Alven Capital has hit its €100m target on its fourth investment vehicle and is expected to collect around €120m for investments mostly in French Internet companies.
1 min read · 23 January 2014
Hermes GPE’s head of the Americas talks to PEI about co-investing, mega-funds and the process of reducing relationships.
2 min read · 23 January 2014
