The combined value of offshore deals in the second quarter of 2014 jumped 23 per cent over the previous one, making it one of the highest value quarters of the past decade, according to a report by Appleby. Given that the first half of the year is frequently quieter than the
Idinvest Partners has held the first closing of Idinvest Private Debt III at EUR235 million. The final closing, which is scheduled for the end of 2014, is likely to exceed the fund’s initial target of EUR300 million. Idinvest Private Debt III is a fund dedicated to mid-sized European companies
Neuberger Berman Private Equity has named two industry veterans – Michael DeVirgilio and Cory M Baker – to lead its entry into the brand acquisition, licensing and management industry. The platform, Marquee Brands, will seek to identify, acquire, and manage high quality brands with global opportunities across all consumer segments.
CenterOak Partners, a new Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in middle market companies, has been formed by Randall Fojtasek, former co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Brazos Private Equity Partners. Fojtasek will lead the firm alongside former Brazos senior executives Michael Salim, Lucas Cutler, Jason Sutherland
Boutique alternative asset investment firm TrueBridge Capital Partners has closed its third venture capital and growth equity fund-of-funds, TrueBridge Fund III. The fund received USD400 million in limited partner commitments, exceeding a USD325 million target and reaching its hard cap. TrueBridge manages over USD1.2 billion in assets. With
A2D Funding II plc has raised GBP150m via its recent issuance of AA-rated retail-eligible bonds. The 4.50 per cent unsecured sterling bonds, due 2026, are guaranteed by A2Dominion Housing Group, one of the largest social housing providers in London and the south east of England. The proceeds of the
William Grant & Sons has acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company, owner the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand. William Grant & Sons’ brands include Glenfiddich and The Balvenie single malt Scotch whiskies, Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey, Grant’s blended Scotch whisky, Hendrick’s gin and Sailor Jerry spiced rum. Drambuie is a unique
Less than a year after launching the fundraising, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners has held the final closing of its new FPCI, Winch Capital 3, at EUR300m, well over the initial target. This is the largest fundraising ever for a Winch Capital fund. Pierre-Michel Passy, president of Edmond de
Arma Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to The Logic Group and Susquehanna Growth Equity, a US-based private equity fund, on the sale of the company to Barclaycard. The Logic Group is a specialist provider of managed payments services and mobile loyalty schemes across Europe. The company also provides
Peak Ventures has closed on a USD23 million venture capital fund aimed at seed-stage start-ups in Utah and the Mountain West. The fund will invest initial amounts into early stage companies ranging from USD100,000 to USD1 million. The fund was raised from accredited international and domestic investors. Local entrepreneurs
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