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McCarthy Capital closes USD353m growth equity fund

McCarthy Capital Corporation has held the final closing of McCarthy Capital Fund VI, a USD353 million private equity fund that will invest in high growth, lower middle-market companies. “We are pleased to announce the closing of Fund VI,” says Patrick Duffy, President and Managing Partner of McCarthy Capital. “We appreciate

Berkshire Partners closes Berkshire Fund IX

Berkshire Partners has held the closing of the firm's ninth private equity investment fund, Berkshire Fund IX, with total equity commitments of USD5.5 billion. Fund IX's capital was subscribed primarily by institutional investors in previous Berkshire funds. Investors include many of the world's largest endowments, foundations, pension funds and financial

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Why PE managers should view cybersecurity like personal hygiene

The attraction for private equity as an alternative asset class is as strong as perhaps it has ever been. As the results of a recent E&Y survey reveal (Positioning to win: 2015 global private equity survey), 19 per cent of investors said they currently allocate up to 5 per cent

NewAlpha completes first fintech investment with French start-up Heoh

NewAlpha Asset Management’s dedicated FinTech Venture Capital fund has made its first investment, a EUR2.3 million capital increase in Heoh, a technology platform for donations at payment terminals. Heoh plans to raise EUR60 million for NGOs in the next five years while offering merchants and payments companies an innovative charitable

British Business Bank Investments Limited invests in EUR140m fund for tech companies

British Business Bank Investments Limited’s  Venture Capital Catalyst Fund has invested EUR13 million (GBP10 million) in the first close of Atlantic Bridge III, a new EUR140m Fund for technology companies with global market scalability. Atlantic Bridge III will invest in up to 20 companies and will focus on scaling businesses

PE firm Idinvest Partners joins forces with Epic Foundation to combat youth inequality

Conscious of the ongoing fight against inequality and as part of its commitment to socially responsible investment, Idinvest Partners has decided to support several charitable organisations by working with an intermediary organisation, Epic Foundation. Idinvest will initially support two specific initiatives through the foundation, Simplon.co and Sport dans la Ville.

Fraser McCombs Capital launches automotive-focused investment fund

Fraser McCombs Capital (FMC) is launching a second automotive-focused investment fund, FMC Fund II. FMC was founded by Billy Joe “Red” McCombs and Chase Fraser in 2012. McCombs is the founder of the Red McCombs Automotive Group, a co-founder of Clear Channel Communications, a former owner of the San Antonio

Taaleri purchases minority interest of its private equity funds company

Taaleri Plc has acquired a 25 per cent minority interest of its subsidiary Taaleri Private Equity Funds Ltd at a purchase price of EUR12 million. The purchase price is based on an external valuation.  The Board of Directors of Taaleri Plc obtained a positive fairness opinion (available as attached) from

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