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Insight Partners’ largest tech fund to date closes on USD9.5bn

Global software investor Insight Partners has held a final close of its growth equity fund Insight Partners XI at USD9.5 billion, with support from Insight’s existing, as well as new, investors. Fund XI is one of the largest global funds focused on investing in scaleup software companies, businesses that have

Alexandra Daly, AA Advisors

AA Advisors’ podcast solution keeps GP/LP communication open

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière   These are extraordinary times; a defining moment in our collective history. Covid-19 has forced over one billion of the world’s population into lockdown, and while many businesses are adjusting to remote working, the repercussions for non-human contact

Harbert European Growth Capital Fund II provides Cubyn SA with venture debt capital

Harbert European Growth Capital Fund II, SCSp (HEGC) has funded Cubyn with venture debt capital. Cubyn is a Paris-based third-party, technology driven logistics and warehouse fulfilment provider for merchants, serving principally e-commerce marketplaces across Europe. The debt will be used to help Cubyn continue its expansion across France and help provide

Haniel acquires 50.1 per cent of European ‘bed-in-a-box’ brand

Franz B & Cie (Haniel) is to acquire 50.1 per cent of Emma – The Sleep Company (Bettzeit). Its two founders, Manuel Müller und Dr. Dennis Schmoltzi, will each retain a 24.95 per cent stake in the company and will continue to drive Emma’s international expansion as active CEOs.“With Emma, we are

venBio Closes USD394m life sciences VC fund

venBio Partners has closed the venBio Global Strategic Fund III (venBio Fund III), its third life sciences venture capital fund, exceeding its target with approximately USD394 million in capital commitments.The capital was raised from existing and new investors, including a broad range of institutional investors comprising pharmaceutical companies, corporate pensions,

Ironwood Capital exits from Performance Team

Ironwood Capital has exited from its subordinated debt investment in Performance Team.  The company was purchased by AP Moller – Maersk and will integrate its services with Maersk Warehousing & Distribution’s regional network of 20-plus facilities in the United States and Canada.   Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Performance Team

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CVC’s new Asia Pacific fund exceeds USD4 billion target

CVC Capital Partners has raised USD4.5 billion for its fifth Asia Pacific fund, CVC Capital Partners Asia Pacific V L.P, surpassing the fund’s USD 4 billion target. Strong demand from a diversified global investor base of new and returning institutional investors allowed CVC’s Fund V to exceed its target, according

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Abris Capital-backed Green Group buys Eltex Recycling

Abris Capital Partners-owned Green Group, the largest integrated recycling group in South-Eastern Europe, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Romanian industrial waste management player Eltex Recycling. The two companies will join forces to expand Eltex Recycling’s position as a provider of waste management solutions in Romania, by “delivering

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It could take until 2022 before fundraising activity fully recovers

The unfolding Covid-19 induced financial crisis is creating problems for private equity funds currently out on the road fundraising. Moreover, first time fundraisers out there in the market will struggle to reach fund closes this year, and even fewer debut managers are expected to launch new vehicles in the current climate. 

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