Frontenac Closes Oversubscribed Fund XII at $520m Hard Cap

Frontenac Closes Oversubscribed Fund XII at $520m Hard Cap

Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the closing of its 12th fund, consisting of $520mm of limited partner commitments. The fundraise for Frontenac XII was significantly oversubscribed, exceeding its target of $425mm based on strong support...
Short-Term Rentals Attract Private Equity Seeking New Asset Class

Short-Term Rentals Attract Private Equity Seeking New Asset Class

Some of the biggest names in private equity firms, hedge funds, and alternative asset management are chasing investments in short-term rentals and vacation rentals as new assets to diversify their portfolios. Veteran, well-capitalized investors such as Blackstone...
Nielsen could be acquired for $15bn by private equity group

Nielsen could be acquired for $15bn by private equity group

Shares of ad analytics giant Nielsen Holdings plc jumped more than 30% today after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company is holding acquisition talks with a group of private equity firms. A deal could reportedly value Nielsen at about $15bn, including...
Gilde Healthcare Private Equity IV launches €517m

Gilde Healthcare Private Equity IV launches €517m

Gilde Healthcare Private Equity IV (GHPE IV) has closed at €517m for investments in proifitable healthcare companies in the lower mid-market in North-west Europe. The new oversubscribed fund will focus its investements on firms with an active buy-and-build strategy...
Clayton Dubilier & Rice Preps $20bn Fundraising Pitch

Clayton Dubilier & Rice Preps $20bn Fundraising Pitch

Clayton Dubilier & Rice is returning to the fundraising trail with a new buyout fund nearly a year after wrapping up its predecessor with approximately $16bn, according to four people familiar with the fundraising efforts. The firm has begun talking to investors...