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Riverside to target at least €550m for fourth Europe fund

Following the completion of its 19th acquisition this year, the mid-market specialist is lining up the launch of its fourth European fund.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

MML puts $75m into gambling

MML Capital Partners, formerly known as Mezzanine Management, has led a mezzanine investment in Yonkers Raceway alongside limited partner New York Life Insurance Company affiliate New York Life Capital Partners.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

CDC commits $105m to Chinese funds

The UK Government’s emerging markets fund of funds has made commitments to four Chinese funds. It expects these funds to go on to raise a total of $1.7bn from other sources for investment in the region.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Merrill reshuffles financial sponsors group

Following a strong half year for the banking giant’s private equity advisory arm, Merrill Lynch has made a series of internal promotions, including Jeff Kaplan’s elevation to global head.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Barclays backs corporate travel business

The mid-market captive is banking on the business travel market holding firm as it looks to expand the international travel management company ATP.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Pangaea Ventures closes second fund on $32m

The Vancouver-based cleantech firm has more than doubled its previous fundraising total, with new commitments from strategic investors Asahi Glass, Umicore and Bekaert.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

American Capital announces senior reshuffle

The Fortune 500 alternatives firm has made changes to its management line up, including the promotion of former Norwest Equity Partners’ Stephen Burge to president.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Heathcote returns to buyouts after 18 months

The former European Acquisition Capital partner joins Palamon to focus on the UK.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Gores Group accesses military expertise

Billionaire Alec Gores’ private equity firm has joined up with The Four Star Group, which counts five former generals among its principals, to pursue investments in military-related sectors.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Sale-leaseback strategy saves Sun as Mervyn’s folds

US private equity firm Sun Capital is keeping afloat on its investment in the bankrupt retailer, thanks largely to sale-leasebacks of several of the chain’s department outlets. Sun Capital and Cerberus, which sold its stake last year, bought Mervyn's for $1.2bn in 2004.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

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