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SOSV closed first growth stage fund on $100m hard cap for...
Venture capital investor SOSV has closed its debut growth stage fund on $100m hard cap to invest exclusively in its existing portfolio from its startup development programs.
Deal news
Charterhouse Capital to acquire German prison telephone, video visit service provider...
Charterhouse Capital Partners has agreed to buy into German correctional facilities technology services provider Telio from Deutsche Beteiligungs, seeing strong potential in the specialist market.
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HIG Whitehorse hires Sebastian Lorenz from Barings to head key-focused DACH...
HIG Capital has hired Sebastian Lorenz from Barings as head of the DACH region to boost the European team at its credit affiliate HIG Whitehorse.
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How Kartesia expanded its horizons amid Covid-19 as other firms battened...
Industries and businesses across the globe came to a standstill when the Covid-19 pandemic struck last year - and the private equity market was no exception.
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LPs hungry to up PE exposure amid records returns – but...
The majority of institutional investors are gunning to commit to private equity amid the current climate - but poor fund performance means many are reluctant to re-up, the latest Coller Capital Global Private Equity Barometer shows. Coller investor relations partner Remco Haaxman explained to AltAssets reporter Emily Lai why are LPs now more risk adverse and how that is affecting investment strategies.
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Firms flocking to commit to private debt lack confidence in handling...
Capital market investors are flocking to and expanding their private debt strategies, despite almost half lacking confidence in their ability to handle defaults in a post-pandemic downturn, new research shows.
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SOSV closed first growth stage fund on $100m hard cap for investments beyond series...
Venture capital investor SOSV has closed its debut growth stage fund on $100m hard cap to invest exclusively in its existing portfolio from its startup development programs.
Charterhouse Capital to acquire German prison telephone, video visit service provider Telio from Deutsche...
Charterhouse Capital Partners has agreed to buy into German correctional facilities technology services provider Telio from Deutsche Beteiligungs, seeing strong potential in the specialist market.
TechCrunch, CrunchBase founder’s Arrington Capital launches $100m Algorand blockchain fund
Digital asset management-focused Arrington Capital has launched a new $100m fund targeting development built on the Algorand blockchain.
Racket sports ‘digital matchmaker’ MATCHi eyes international expansion with Verdane, Sprints Capital investment
Northern Europe-focused private equity house Verdane has teamed with Sprints Capital for a joint investment in MATCHi, a digital 'matchmaker' between racket sports players and venues.
Exclusive: Synova’s Doran + Minehand investment values business at more than £50m
European growth investor Synova has bought into alternative assets accounting services business Doran + Minehane in a deal AltAssets understands values the business at more than £50m.
Exclusive: Freshstream seals roughly 4x return selling Away Resorts to buyout giant CVC Capital
CVC Capital Partners is banking on increased demand for UK 'staycations' with a buyout of holiday park business Away Resorts that AltAssets understands values the business at about £250m.
LPs hungry to up PE exposure amid records returns – but picking the right...
The majority of institutional investors are gunning to commit to private equity amid the current climate - but poor fund performance means many are reluctant to re-up, the latest Coller Capital Global Private Equity Barometer shows. Coller investor relations partner Remco Haaxman explained to AltAssets reporter Emily Lai why are LPs now more risk adverse and how that is affecting investment strategies.
Coller, Adams Street lead £160m continuation fund commitments for HPE Growth’s PPRO
Coller Capital and Adams Street Partners have co-led a £160m continuation fund for HPE Growth's Fund I portfolio business PPRO.
Exclusive: Alto Partners pre-marketing upscaled successor to €210m Fund IV
Italian buyout house Alto Partners has had "positive responses" from LPs in the pre-marketing phase for its next fund which will be in the market relatively soon, AltAssets can reveal.
KKR launches aviation lending business with $800m loan portfolio purchase
Global private equity major KKR has agreed to buy an almost $800m-strong aviation loan portfolio from CIT Group.
