Former TikTok CEO in talks to join RedBird Capital

Former TikTok CEO in talks to join RedBird Capital

Kevin Mayer, the erstwhile CEO of TikTok and former longtime Disney executive, is in advanced discussions to join private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners. While at Disney, Mayer was known as the dealmaker behind its Pixar and Marvel acquisitions and was also the...
Highland Europe seeks €600m for new tech fund

Highland Europe seeks €600m for new tech fund

Growth investor Highland Europe is seeking around €600m for its Highland Europe Technology Growth Fund IV, a regulatory filing indicates. The vehicle is set to be larger than its predecessor, closed in 2018 at €463m. Highland Europe, which launched in 2012,...