Confidence among UK dealmakers is surging, according to the latest findings from CIL’s Investment 360 Index, with almost half (48%) of all respondents are now positive about the UK’s short-term economic outlook, a dramatic improvement from just 19% in 2023.
Private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners has held the final close of its fourth private equity fund Renovus Capital Partners IV Core Buyout, which was significantly oversubscribed with total capital commitments of $875m.
Global private investment firm TA Associates has acquired a majority stake in Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, with existing investor Thoma Bravo retaining a meaningful investment in the business.
Private equity giant KKR & Co is at odds with the US Department of Justice over a proposed settlement that would hold its top executives personally accountable for disclosure lapses related to mergers and acquisitions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Offshore law firm Ogier has appointed Dennis Li as a partner in its Hong Kong office, bringing in expertise in investment funds – including hedge and private equity funds – and digital assets. Li joins Ogier from Travers Thorp Alberga, where he served as counsel.
Russell Investments has launched its new evergreen, multi-manager Global Private Credit Fund, which is designed to provide diversified exposure across North American and European private credit markets, according to a report by CityWire.
Rio de Janeiro-based private credit firm Root Capital is rolling out a new distressed-debt fund, Special Situations IV, amid a surge in bankruptcy filings in Brazil as local companies struggle with mounting financial pressure and deteriorating credit conditions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on lower-middle market investments, has closed its inaugural Healthcare Advantage Fund, second Business Services Partners Fund, and first Shore Search Partners Fund with a combined $1.9bn in commitments.
LongWater, an alternative asset management firm focused on the lower middle market, has formed Cypress Rail Solutions (Cypress), a new railcar services company, in partnership with longtime industry executives Randy Meyer and Brian Trammell.
VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, education, and business services industries, has completed a platform investment in private equity sector management consulting firm Treya Partners.
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