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Waterland nears €1.1bn final close on fifth fund

The Rob Thielen-led firm launched its fifth fund several months ago and is expected to close the vehicle this month.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Pioneer Point pitches in to Italian recycling

The UK-based lower mid-market firm will invest up to €50m in Masotina, marking its second acquisition since August 2010.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

FF&P holds first close

Family office-backed FF&P PE has held a first close for its latest private equity “club” fund, with which it hopes to help plug a perceived funding gap for smaller companies in the UK.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Pensions commit $300m to Vista Equity

Vista Equity Partners wants to nearly double its previous fundraising effort, targeting $2.5bn for a niche software focus.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Blackstone sells stake in Universal Orlando

NBCU will pay $1bn to buy Blackstone's 50% stake in the theme park, which the firm reportedly acquired for $275m in 2000.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

New Jersey considers $200m to TPG lending fund

TPG is targeting $750m to $1bn for a business development company that will lend to mid-market companies.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

BC Partners agrees supermarket exit

The UK buyout firm will sell a subsidiary of Migros Ticaret for $380m after purchasing the Turkish supermarket chain for $3.2bn in 2008.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

New Jersey hires Cogent for secondaries sale

The $74bn pension has launched a competitive auction for a portfolio of fund stakes worth more than $1bn.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

CDC to overhaul remuneration scheme

The state-backed development group will have to strike a new balance between attracting top-tier talent and keeping pay in line with its mandate as an investor in impoverished regions.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Silverfleet replaces French head with duo

Silverfleet Capital, the former buyout arm of insurer Prudential, has appointed Alexandre Lefebvre as one of two co-heads to replace the outgoing leader of its Paris office.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

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