Wealthy Families Fuel $20bn Private Equity Buyout Wave

Wealthy Families Fuel $20bn Private Equity Buyout Wave

Ultra-rich individuals and families worth more than $150bn are helping drive a resurgence in private equity buyouts, providing capital for some of the year’s biggest acquisitions to overcome a tough dealmaking environment. Wealthy clans that built their fortunes in...
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...