Carlyle secures $4.1 billion ESG-related credit facility
February 17, 2021 03:07:52 PMCarlyle Group obtained a first-of-its-kind $4.1 billion ESG-related credit facility, linking the price of debt to its diversity goals.
PSG closes first Europe-focused fund at $1.5 billion
February 02, 2021 03:41:33 PMPSG closed its first Europe-focused fund at $1.5 billion, surpassing its target.
Kohlberg closes latest private equity fund at $3.4 billion
February 02, 2021 02:41:03 PMKohlberg & Co., a middle-market private equity firm, closed its latest fund, Kohlberg Investors IX, at $3.4 billion.
Pension funds continue private equity investing spree
December 03, 2020 03:53:29 PMU.S. public pension plans showed a continuing appetite for private equity funds in October, an eVestment report shows.
Big jump in private equity AUM expected over next 5 years
November 09, 2020 03:43:46 PMGlobal private equity assets under management expected to continue robust growth.
Thoma Bravo takes in $22.8 billion for 3 funds
October 26, 2020 11:20:07 AMThoma Bravo raised more than $22.8 billion in capital commitments in three funds, the private equity firm says.
Data, technology become new prized possessions
October 19, 2020 12:00:00 AMPrivate equity-backed businesses are pushing to be considered tech companies, boosting valuations in time for sales.
Neuberger’s Dyal extends deal streak with Veritas Capital stake
October 12, 2020 08:03:02 AMDyal Capital Partners bought a minority stake in Veritas Capital, a private equity firm with over $20 billion of assets under management.
Eaton Partners picks EMEA co-head
October 06, 2020 11:40:37 AMOphir Shmuel joined private capital placement and fund advisory firm Eaton Partners as a managing director and co-head of EMEA.
Advent International raises $2 billion for latest private equity fund
September 29, 2020 03:41:32 PMAdvent International closed its latest fund, Advent Latin American Private Equity Fund VII, at $2 billion.
Alpinvest now among largest investors in Kinderhook fund
September 03, 2020 09:46:57 AMCarlyle Group's AlpInvest and affiliated investors are now the largest investors in Kinderhook Capital Fund III, following recapitalization.
GTCR raising $6.75 billion for new buyout fund
August 28, 2020 02:46:17 PMGTCR is seeking to raise $6.75 billion for its biggest buyout fund to date and has started preliminary talks with prospective investors.
Investors face longer lockup periods as fund life spans rise
August 24, 2020 12:00:00 AMMore investor capital is expected to be stuck in private equity funds for longer as a result of the COVID-19 recession.
2 San Jose funds top up private equity allocations with $40 million
August 19, 2020 02:22:26 PMTwo San Jose, Calif., pension funds added a total of $40 million to customized private equity funds of funds managed by Neuberger Berman.
Ant’s IPO bonanza for Silver Lake, Warburg, Carlyle
July 29, 2020 08:38:18 AMU.S. private equity firms backed by endowment and pension funds stands to reap big gains from Ant Group's highly anticipated IPO.
Private equity firms quietly return to debt-funded payouts
July 28, 2020 10:50:48 AMPrivate equity-owned companies are again raising debt to pay dividends, just as warnings sound about saddling businesses with more leverage.
Private equity deals tumble 20% in 2020’s first half – PitchBook
July 10, 2020 05:39:06 PMPrivate equity transactions fell nearly 20% in deal value to $326.7 billion in the first six months of 2020, compared to a year ago.
Private equity fees, terms show consistency – Callan
July 09, 2020 02:57:24 PMA study shows fees and terms for private equity funds were highly uniform in 2018-19, indicating managers had significant bargaining power.
ILPA calls for reporting standards on credit lines
June 15, 2020 11:43:09 AMILPA has released new guidance that aims to create a common reporting standard on private equity managers' use of subscription lines of credit.
Private equity investors see large managers getting increasing share of funds
June 15, 2020 05:55:06 AM73% of private equity investors expect the largest managers to capture a growing proportion of total commitments over the next five years.
GTCR takes minority stake in CAPTRUST Financial Advisors
June 03, 2020 02:38:57 PMThe private equity firm's investment reflects a valuation of $1.25 billion for CAPTRUST, an investment consulting firm.
Qiming Venture Partners closes fund at $1.1 billion
April 09, 2020 11:34:21 AMQiming Venture Partners announced the close of its latest fund — focused on health care, technology, media and telecom — at $1.1 billion
Private fund limited partners push for small business loans
March 31, 2020 02:22:36 PMA limited partners advocacy group is seeking to ensure portfolio companies can access loans to keep workers employed.
New Mexico council creates recovery fund to help small business
March 25, 2020 02:11:03 PMNew Mexico State Investment Council committed up to $100 million for short-term loans to businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Pipeline funds imperiled with end of MLPs in sight
March 24, 2020 11:39:21 AMEven the man who calls himself "MLPGuy" is now forecasting the end of funds dedicated to the master limited partnership.