Alpinvest backs £225m deal for former RSA testing division BES

Alpinvest backs £225m deal for former RSA testing division BES

One of the world’s largest secondary investors in private equity deals is taking a stake in British Engineering Services (BES), a specialist testing business which traces its roots back more than 150 years. Sky News has learnt that Alpinvest, which is owned by the...
KKR-backed SPAC looks to raise $1 billion in IPO

KKR-backed SPAC looks to raise $1 billion in IPO

A blank-check company backed by private equity firm KKR & Co Inc is aiming to raise about $1 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), a regulatory filing showed on Thursday. The company, KKR Acquisition Holdings I Corp, said it would sell 100 million units,...
CVC in talks to buy 15% stake in NBA’s San Antonio Spurs

CVC in talks to buy 15% stake in NBA’s San Antonio Spurs

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire a minority stake in the San Antonio Spurs in a deal that would value the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise at around US$1.3 billion. According to a report by the Financial Times,...
Titanbay untangles growth, tech & venture investing

Titanbay untangles growth, tech & venture investing

In recent years, growth equity has been carving out its own distinct space, increasing in popularity and entry prices, and defining its own unique parameters for success. Learn more about the specific mindset and skill set needed when it comes to targeting the right...