by Sebastian | Jul 4, 2023 | News
Despite a challenging fundraising environment, venture funds able to prove their thesis are continuing to see interest from limited partners. Unshackled Ventures is the latest venture capital firm to close on a new fund, its third, with $35 million in capital...
by Sebastian | Jul 3, 2023 | News
Muzinich & Co Inc has closed its first private credit fund dedicated to the Asia Pacific region with $500 million in capital commitments from institutional investors (80%) and family offices (20%), according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites Munich &...
by Sebastian | Jul 3, 2023 | News
Global alternative investment firm Investcorp is to invest $100 million to acquire a majority stake in SEC Newgate, a global strategic communications and advocacy group, in a deal that values the business at over $250 million. SEC Newgate’s other shareholders will...
by Sebastian | Jul 3, 2023 | News
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an $11 million equity investment in BluePeak Private Capital Fund toward its $155 million target for final close. The investment advances the Bank’s goal of supporting mid-size firms, including...
by Sebastian | Jul 3, 2023 | News
Capita plc today announces that it has agreed to sell its enforcement businesses to a group of investors led by Capricorn Capital Partners and the Shackleton Group. Operating as Equita, Ross & Roberts, in England and Wales, and Stirling Park in Scotland, the...
by Sebastian | Jul 3, 2023 | News
FIS is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in Worldpay to private equity groups. The deal, as reported by the Financial Times, would be worth more than $15bn. It would also mark a reversal of FIS’ previously reported plan to spin off Worldpay, the merchant...