Private credit funds could become a more permanent fixture in tech’s leveraged buyout market thanks to their speed of execution and reliability, especially in challenging macroeconomic conditions.
The tech buyout market has watched deal activity take a downward trend through Q1 2023. But there are signs a new valuation environment is turning back in its favour.
Vertex Ventures HC has launched its third and largest fund, the $200 million Fund III, which will be deployed to support life sciences and medical technology companies “aiming to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes”.
HSBC’s purchase of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm and government attempts to foster innovation outside the capital are drawing greater attention to the country’s VC ecosystem
With the number of IPOs down globally and London losing high-profile listings to the US, trade sales and the secondary market will be key this year
There has been a marked shift in the UK away from larger buyouts into the mid-market. Despite an overall decline in private equity last year, deal activity here is showing resilience
Cybersecurity, ESG and compliance are among the key challenges facing the fund management industry, according to a wide-ranging survey by private equity and real estate capital administrator Crestbridge. The study found that hot topics for investors during the fundraising due diligence process were cybersecurity (71.43%) and ESG (57.14%), as reported
An exodus of investors and investment firms from Hong Kong is threatening the city’s status as a global financial hub. Singapore is ready to step into its place
Private equity fundraising more than doubled in India last year. As it becomes the world’s most populous country, global private equity sees growth in supply chain manufacturing and tech.
Private equity acquisitions surged in Japan last year, driven by long running structural trends. After a two-decade wait, a small group of US buyout firms are preparing for the next wave of domestic corporate carve-outs
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