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EG Group eyes $13bn New York IPO

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.

Blackstone invests $300m in DDN at a $5bn valuation

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.

Antares, Blue Owl, and KKR to take on BlackRock’s Alacrity

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.

Ardian launches Syclef continuation fund

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.

Neo and Avendus planning new India private credit funds

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.

IK opens Munich office and promotes three to Partner

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 appoints Country Head of Middle East

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.

Apollo’s Head of Private Equity Capital Markets departs

Matthew Manin, Apollo Global Management’s Head of Private Equity Capital Markets, has left the firm to pursue a new opportunity, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Obama-linked Vistria Group closes $3bn investment fund

Vistria Group, a private equity firm based in Chicago with ties to former President Barack Obama, has successfully closed a $3bn fund, adding to the growing list of Windy City investors raising capital over the past year, according to a report by BNN Bloomberg.

FTV Capital completes $4.05bn growth equity fundraise

Sector-focused growth equity investment firm, FTV Capital, has completed its latest growth equity fundraise with $4.05bn in capital commitments across two complementary funds – its eighth flagship fund, FTV VIII, and a new vehicle dedicated to smaller investments, FTV Ascend I.

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