Former Blackstone Executive Mustafa Siddiqui has launched SQ Capital, a newly established private equity secondaries firm, with the goal of tapping into the growing demand for liquidity in the middle-market sector, according to a report by Wall Street Journal.
Buyout firms have long relied on controversial loans backed by equity stakes to enhance fund returns, but growing investor criticism has triggered a slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg UK.
Global healthcare private equity (PE) deal value soared to an estimated $115bn in 2024, marking the second-highest total on record. This surge was driven by an increase in the number of large deals, with five transactions surpassing $5bn, compared to two deals in 2023 and just one in 2022.
EG Group, a petrol station company supported by private equity firm TDR Capital, is preparing for an initial public offering in New York as early as this year that could value the business at approximately $13bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
AI and data intelligence solutions provider DNN has secured a $300m investment from Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities fund, valuing the company at $5bn, to support its ability to meet the demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Direct lenders, including Antares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and KKR, are preparing to assume control of insurance claims manager Alacrity Solutions, marking the latest restructuring within the private credit market, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the situation.
Private investment house Ardian has closed its newly formed and inaugural continuation fund for Syclef, a European firm specialising in the installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
India’s private credit market is seeing robust growth with two key players, Neo Asset Management and Avendus PE Investment Advisors, preparing to launch funds targeting a combined $1bn-plus in assets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
European private equity firm IK Partners (IK) has opened a new office in Munich, Germany as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in the DACH region, which will be led by Joachim Dettmar, and Adrian Tanski.
Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, including admin services for hedge funds, private equity funds, and other alternative investment vehicles, has appointed Nigel Pasea as Country Head of Middle East.
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