Private Equity

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Riverside hires Blackstone exec as president

Jamie Kiggen has been named The Riverside Company’s first president. He previously worked in both private equity and venture capital at The Blackstone Group.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

NEA collects $2bn and raises target for new fund

New Enterprise Associates has collected about $2.1bn for its 14th fund, attracting commitments from 146 investors, according to an SEC filing.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Cordiant targets $1bn for emerging markets debt

The emerging markets-focused firm is targeting twice the amount of its previous fund and will invest in sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing and financial services.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Madison Dearborn eyes US government

The firm will work with former US officials to invest in federal government technology service companies, a $300bn industry.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Baird eyes ‘explosive growth’ in healthy living sector

Businesses related to fitness and nutrition are experiencing strong growth and attracting increasing levels of interest from both private equity firms and strategic buyers, according to Baird.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Braemar collects $280m for third fund

The venture firm is targeting $300m for investments in energy and cleantech companies.

1 min read · 08 February 2013

Centerbridge in $1.1bn deal for PF Chang’s

The New York firm will pay roughly 30% more than the listed restaurant chain’s average closing price for the month of April.

1 min read · 08 February 2013

Terra Firma makes biggest post-EMI investment

Less than a year after The Blackstone Group was roundly blamed – somewhat unfairly – for the troubles at former portfolio company Southern Cross, Terra Firma has acquired another care homes group, Four Seasons Health Care, for £825m.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Third senior executive leaves MassPRIM

Stanley Mavromates, chief investment officer at MassPRIM, has become the latest senior executive to leave the $50bn pension fund.

2 min read · 08 February 2013

Sterling Partners collects $650m for Fund IV

The mid-market firm is targeting growth-oriented companies in the business services, healthcare and education sectors.

1 min read · 08 February 2013

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