by Sebastian | Apr 21, 2022 | News
17Capital, a financier of buyout groups, has raised $2.9bn for its first credit fund, which will lend money to private equity funds looking to boost returns by using more leverage to close deals. The London-based investment firm, backed by Oaktree Capital, is already...
by Sebastian | Apr 21, 2022 | News
Schroders Capital has been chosen to manage a €100m portfolio composed of impact-focused investments in private equity, sustainable infrastructure, and climate insurance, for German insurance carrier Barmenia. Under the arrangement, Schroders Capital establishes a...
by Sebastian | Apr 21, 2022 | News
CalPERS’ board on Tuesday approved a fiscal year 2023 budget of $2.1bn, up 9.3% from the prior year driven primarily by external alternative investment management fees. The staff at the $474.5bn California Public Employees’ Retirement System, Sacramento,...
by Sebastian | Apr 21, 2022 | News
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) today announced the signing of agreements under which Ontario Teachers’ will invest up to $175m in KKR’s road platform in India, which includes Highway Concessions One....
by Sebastian | Apr 19, 2022 | News
Private equity investor Cinven is considering an offer for Ideagen that could value the Nottingham-based company at around £1bn. Cinven has revealed it is “in the early stages” of considering an offer, and now has until May 12 to firm up its plans under takeover...
by Sebastian | Apr 19, 2022 | News
Asda’s private equity owner has claimed the value of its investment in the supermarket chain has soared by nearly 20 times as it gears up for a potential bid for the pharmacy chain Boots. The London-based TDR Capital said its stake as co-owner of the grocer was now...
