Fundraising

Deal of the Year, Large Market, 2017: Providence Equity, Ministry Brands

ICV Partners hits market with Fund IV

Apax France hits €1bn hard-cap on Fund IX – Exclusive

The Paris-based buyout house was initially targeting €750m for its ninth buyout fund, which has already made three investments.

Quantum Energy offers first-close discounts on Fund VII

Genstar promotes three amid fundraising push

The firm is currently fundraising for Genstar Capital Partners VIII, which is likely to close by the end of Q2.

Vista closes third small-cap fund on $2.75bn – Exclusive

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Five Questions with James McIntire, Ex-Treasurer of Washington State

LP Trend: Investors take chance on emerging managers

Vista races above Fund VI hard-cap for a $10.5bn close

The firm, led by Robert Smith, gave LPs the option of a lower management fee and higher hurdle rate in exchange for 30% carry.<br />

Platinum raises $6.5bn for Fund IV

The Tom Gores-led firm topped its initial fundraising target by $1bn on the strength of its ‘differentiated, operations-intensive investment strategy’.