Global private equity fundraising fell sharply in Q1 2025, highlighting growing strain on the asset class as persistent high interest rates, sluggish exit activity, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on LP allocations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
RedBird Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire full control of the Daily Telegraph, following a transaction that values the iconic UK broadsheet at approximately £500m, according to a report by Reuters.
Greenbriar Equity Group has acquired West Star Aviation, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for business aircraft, from The Sterling Group, according to a report by Alternatives Watch.
Cerberus Capital Management is understood to be exploring a potential acquisition of the 99-year lease for Australia’s Port of Darwin, a critical strategic infrastructure asset currently controlled by China’s Landbridge Group, despite the Chinese company reiterating it has no intention to divest, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs has appointed Tommaso Ponselé, formerly Head of Corporate Debt Capital Markets at Citigroup, as a Managing Director in its recently launched Capital Solutions Group, in a move that underscores the firm’s growing focus on private capital and sponsor-driven financing, according to a report by Financial News.
Charterhouse Capital Partners has agreed to sell Casa Optima, a leading manufacturer of gelato and pastry ingredients, to a consortium of investors led by consumer-focused private equity firm Terlos, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Quadria Capital, an Asia-focused healthcare private equity firm, has closed its third fund with $1.07bn in total commitments, exceeding its $800m target. The raise includes $954m in primary commitments and $114m in co-investment capital, with an additional $300m in co-investment capacity expected during the investment period.
The private equity owners of British roadside assistance group, AA, are preparing to explore exit options that could value the business at £4.5bn or more, following a sustained turnaround under their stewardship, according to a report by Sky News.
Gemspring Capital Management, a middle-market private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the polymer chemicals business of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company through an affiliated entity.
Alpha Group International has released a new guide aimed at helping private capital fund managers and service providers manage the process of setting up and maintaining banking accounts and making cross-border payments.
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