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PrivatEquity.biz expands UK operations

PrivatEquity.biz, the first secondary market trading platform in Israel, is expanding its activities in the UK. The platform, which was launched a few months ago, is offering private and institutional investment managers in the UK the opportunity to establish in-house VCs which invest in the secondary market in Israel, focusing

Neuberger Berman Private Equity enters brand acquisition space through Marquee Brands

Neuberger Berman Private Equity has named two industry veterans – Michael DeVirgilio and Cory M Baker – to lead its entry into the brand acquisition, licensing and management industry. The platform, Marquee Brands, will seek to identify, acquire, and manage high quality brands with global opportunities across all consumer segments. 

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Private equity firm CenterOak Partners launches

CenterOak Partners, a new Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in middle market companies, has been formed by Randall Fojtasek, former co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Brazos Private Equity Partners. Fojtasek will lead the firm alongside former Brazos senior executives Michael Salim, Lucas Cutler, Jason Sutherland

TrueBridge Capital Partners closes third fund at USD400m hard cap

Boutique alternative asset investment firm TrueBridge Capital Partners has closed its third venture capital and growth equity fund-of-funds, TrueBridge Fund III. The fund received USD400 million in limited partner commitments, exceeding a USD325 million target and reaching its hard cap.   TrueBridge manages over USD1.2 billion in assets.   With

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A2D Funding II raises GBP150m from recent bond issuance

A2D Funding II plc has raised GBP150m via its recent issuance of AA-rated retail-eligible bonds. The 4.50 per cent unsecured sterling bonds, due 2026, are guaranteed by A2Dominion Housing Group, one of the largest social housing providers in London and the south east of England.   The proceeds of the

Regulation slows push for alternatives, says Cerulli

Regulation is slowing the push for alternative investments, according to research released by Cerulli Associates. "Alternative investments and other non-traditional asset classes are slowly becoming a larger part of the investment landscape," says Pamela DeBolt, associate director at Cerulli. "This acceptance is playing out in several areas: through increased allocations

Bridges Ventures adds to sustainable growth team

Bridges Ventures has appointed James Hurrell as an investment manager in its sustainable growth funds team. Bridges’ third Sustainable Growth Fund, which closed earlier this year at GBP125m, is expanding its portfolio.   Hurrell joins from ISIS Equity Partners where he was an associate director. There he was responsible for

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Time to shift focus onto net returns, urges AVCAL

Australia’s superannuation fee debate should be reset and the focus shifted towards overall investment performance and net returns, according to the second round submission to the Financial System Inquiry by the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).  "The interim report from the inquiry directed much of its

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