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Blackstone begins Clarion Events sale process

Blackstone has formally initiated a sale process for UK-based Clarion Events, which, with an enterprise value of around £2bn, could be one of the largest private equity exits of the year, according to a report by Reuters citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Latin America surges in startup fundraising growth

Startup fundraising in Latin America surged 26% year-on-year in 2024, outperforming Europe’s 7% increase and Southeast Asia’s 34% contraction, according to a report by Reuters citing new research from Endeavor and Glisco Partners.

Five Point Infrastructure explores $2bn exit from Northwind Midstream

Five Point Infrastructure Partners is reportedly evaluating a potential sale of its portfolio company Northwind Midstream, with a transaction that could value the Permian Basin-focused gas infrastructure operator in excess of $2bn, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Eagle Merchant Partners closes Fund II at $415m

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners has closed its second fund, Eagle Merchant Partners Fund II, with $415m in capital commitments. The fund, which was oversubscribed and closed above its original hard cap in seven months, attracted strong support from institutional investors, family offices, high net worth individuals, and

Japan’s GPIF commits $500m to Thoma Bravo fund amid alts push

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has committed $500m to a private equity vehicle managed by Thoma Bravo, marking the latest move by the world’s largest pension fund to expand its exposure to alternative assets, according to a report by Reuters.

Apollo secures $1bn bank-backed PowerGrid private credit package

Apollo Global Management has secured nearly $1bn in private debt financing to support its acquisition of PowerGrid Services, a US-based electric utility services provider, from The Sterling Group, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

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