Private equity firms have driven buyout activity to $133bn in 2024, a 78% increase compared to the previous year. This growth outpaced the global rate of 29%, highlighting Europe’s appeal for opportunistic investments. Key deals during the year included a $6.9bn...
Apollo Global Management has announced an agreement to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners, a North America-focused mid-market asset manager specialising in essential infrastructure assets. The transaction, which includes a combination of stock and cash, will add...
Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has led a $48.5m Series B funding round for Float Financial, a Canadian business finance platform. Other investors include OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs, Teralys, and Garage Capital. This new funding raises Float’s total...
BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds tailored to meet the needs of its accredited clients. These funds are going to address diverse investor preferences and capitalize on strategic opportunities in the real estate...
Apollo Global Management Inc. is considering a major investment in the Ito family’s plan to privatise Seven & i, a top Japanese convenience store operator. The U.S. private equity firm is reportedly in talks to commit up to $9.5bn as part of the buyout, according... 