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Thoma Bravo acquires and merges Opexus and Casepoint

Thoma Bravo, the US private investment firm focused on the software sector, has acquired a majority stake in eDiscovery provider Casepoint and acquired Opexus from Gemspring Capital, simultaneously executing a merger of the two companies.

DWS facing private credit challenges

DWS Group, Deutsche Bank’s Frankfurt-based asset management firm, is struggling to attract significant commitments for its private credit fund, which has a €1.0bn ($1.05bn) target, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KKR among PE suitors for $6bn Cubico

Private equity giant KKR has emerged as a key player in the race to acquire Cubico Sustainable Investments, a UK-based renewable energy firm valued at approximately $6bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.

Palatine makes trio of promotions

Palatine, the sustainably driven mid-market investor, has announced three promotions across its team: Matt Cobbold and Greta Steponaviciute to Strategic Growth Directors within the Value Enhancement Team, and Janita Afzal from Office Administrator to Junior PA.

Investcorp eyes public listing within three to five years

Investcorp, the Middle East’s largest alternative investment firm, is exploring the possibility of a public listing within the next three to five years as it targets doubling its assets under management (AUM) to $100bn, according to a report by Reuters.

Bridges adds Investment Director for Inclusive Growth strategy

Bridges Fund Management has appointed Tom Street as an Investment Director for Bridges Inclusive Growth, its private equity strategy dedicated to supporting businesses that are delivering positive, measurable social outcomes for vulnerable groups in the UK.

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