Ardian, Mubadala Capital in $2.1bn private equity partnership

Ardian, Mubadala Capital in $2.1bn private equity partnership

Paris-based private equity fund Ardian and Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala’s asset management arm said on Thursday they were forming a $2.1bn private equity partnership. Ardian would invest in a portfolio of private equity assets managed by Mubadala Capital,...
Penfund Closes $1.6bn Seventh Fund

Penfund Closes $1.6bn Seventh Fund

Penfund announced today that it recently completed the final close of its seventh fund, Penfund Capital Fund VII, with committed capital of approximately $1.6bn (CDN). This amount exceeds Fund VII’s original fundraising target of $1.5bn (CDN). Penfund is grateful for...
VSS Capital Partners Closes VSS SC Fund IV At Hard Cap of $530m

VSS Capital Partners Closes VSS SC Fund IV At Hard Cap of $530m

VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm that targets the healthcare, education, and business services industries, today announced the successful final close of VSS Structured Capital Fund IV at $530m, exceeding its target of $400m. The fund received strong...
Blackstone Weighing Options for $1bn Ayumi Pharma, Sources Say

Blackstone Weighing Options for $1bn Ayumi Pharma, Sources Say

Blackstone is considering strategic options for Japanese specialty drugmaker Ayumi Pharmaceutical, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm is exploring alternatives with potential advisers including an initial public offering and a sale, the people...
Newspace Capital Announces First Closing at Over €100m

Newspace Capital Announces First Closing at Over €100m

NewSpace Capital announces the first closing of its space-focused growth fund at €105M and a €15M lead investment in Cailabs’ series C investment round. NewSpace Capital is a Luxembourg-based private equity fund dedicated to space-focused technology investments. The...