Zuber Issa exits Asda Ending Partnership, Quits as EG Group Co-CEO

Zuber Issa exits Asda Ending Partnership, Quits as EG Group Co-CEO

Zuber Issa has exited Asda after selling his 22.5% stake in the supermarket to existing owners private equity firm TDR Capital, the company said today, in signs the billionaire Issa brothers’ are separating a significant chunk of their close business interests. The...
American Discovery Capital closes second fund at $190m

American Discovery Capital closes second fund at $190m

Lower middle market-focused private equity firm American Discovery Capital has held the final close of American Discovery Fund II at $190m in total capital commitments.  ADC’s latest fund closed at more than three times its predecessor, American Discovery Fund I,...
Corten Capital closes second fund at €680m

Corten Capital closes second fund at €680m

London-based private equity firm Corten Capital has held the final close of Corten Capital II at €680m. The fund will focus on investments in business software, services and data companies across Europe and North America.  Corten Capital I, the firm’s predecessor...
Sound Growth Partners closes Fund I at $275m hard cap

Sound Growth Partners closes Fund I at $275m hard cap

Seattle-based private equity firm Sound Growth Partners (SGP) has closed its oversubscribed inaugural buyout fund at its hard cap after securing $275m in capital commitments, including anticipated leverage. The fund will invest in niche market leaders in the lower...