Brightstar Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services, and technology companies, has appointed Marcelo Claure as Partner and Co-Chair.
TOP STORY: KKR is aiming to capitalise on volatility stemming from renewed trade tensions tied to former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, using current market dislocations to identify compelling investment opportunities across asset classes, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management has raised approximately $5.4bn for its debut secondaries fund, S3 Equity and Hybrid Solutions, as institutional demand for liquidity accelerates in a subdued dealmaking environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
TSG Consumer Partners is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a minority interest in Crumbl, the rapidly expanding cookie and dessert chain, through a preferred equity investment, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
Apollo Global Management, alongside Carlyle Group and Ares Management, has taken part in the first publicly known issuance of significant risk transfer (SRT) securities referencing loans extended to business development companies (BDCs) – a structural innovation that may signal a broader shift in how banks manage exposure to the fast-growing
Pioneer Point Partners has held the final close of its second sustainable institutional fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp (Fund II), exceeding its initial €800m target and reaching its increased hard cap at over €1.1bn in commitments. The fund, which was materially oversubscribed, was raised in just over twelve months.
Operationally-driven investment firm Sky Peak Capital, which focuses on building long-term partnerships with founder-led, lower middle market industrial businesses, has acquired TriStar Plastics, a provider of engineered plastic solutions and self-lubricating bearings.
Hexa Climate Solutions, a clean energy platform backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, has completed the acquisition of Finnish utility Fortum’s Indian renewables portfolio as part of a $500m commitment to expand its footprint in emerging markets, according to a report by Reuters.
GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital, has acquired Danish identity governance software firm Omada A/S from its current owners, CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II, marking a full exit for both. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Apex Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer sector across the Americas, has acquired a majority stake in Juanita’s Foods, a leading producer of authentic Mexican food products in the United States. The De La Torre family will retain a significant ownership interest and continue their
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