KKR has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi as the private equity giant accelerates its investment push across the Middle East, signalling growing long-term ambition in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg. The move marks the firm’s third Middle East base after Dubai and Riyadh.
The Bank of England has launched a system-wide stress test examining how the global private equity and private credit sectors would respond to a major financial shock, amid growing regulatory focus on private markets, according to a report by Reuters.
Expedition Growth Capital, a software-specialist growth equity firm, has raised its third fund of $375m, continuing its focus on partnering with growing companies from across Europe that have built high-quality products and customer bases, without venture capital.
Keensight Capital, a private equity manager focusing on pan-European Growth Buyout investments, has appointed Partner Remi Louvel as head of corporate development. In this newly created role, Louvel becomes part of Keensight’s Management Committee.
Bridgepoint has reinvested in Brevo, a European customer engagement software brand, as part of the company’s latest €500m financing round. As a result of the round, Brevo has officially become a unicorn for the first time. Bridgepoint has reinvested as a minority shareholder through Bridgepoint Development Capital V, a lower
DMI Alternatives has closed $120m for its first private credit fund and hired Harein Uppal, previously with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, to head the platform, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Cerberus Capital Management has appointed Nathaniel Fick to the newly created role of chief strategy officer for equities, a move aimed at expanding the firm’s investment activity across national and economic security, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Smiths Group has agreed to sell its airport security scanning division, Smiths Detection, to CVC Capital Partners in a transaction valuing the business at £2bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Advent International is assessing offshore growth options for Automic following completion of its $725m acquisition of the share registry, technology and fund services provider, according to a report by Financial Review, as the firm makes new appointments to the company’s board.
EQT is considering introducing fees for institutional investors on co-investments, as rising allocations from wealthy individuals reduce its reliance on traditional LPs, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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