Managers
Brookfield Asset Management has closed its latest flagship global private equity fund, Brookfield Capital Partners V (BCP V) with total equity commitments of USD9 billion.
Based on strong investor demand, BCP V attracted total capital commitments exceeding the original USD7 billion fundraising target. BCP V’s predecessor fund closed in 2016 with USD4 billion of total capital commitments.
Investors in the Fund are a diverse group of institutional investors, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, family offices, and private wealth investors. Brookfield Business Partners LP (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN) has committed USD3 billion to the
Altas Partners (Altas) has held the final closing of its second fund, Altas Partners Holdings II with USD3 billion of limited partner capital commitments. The fund closed at its hard cap and was oversubscribed.
“We are grateful for the enthusiastic response to the Fund,” says Andrew Sheiner, Founder and Managing Partner of Altas, “and we remain singularly focused on creating lasting value for our investors as an engaged owner of high-quality businesses.”
Altas differentiates itself through a distinctive approach to investing, building its portfolio slowly and carefully over time and enjoying a flexible time horizon as an owner. With the
KKR has held the final closing of European Fund V, a EUR5.8 billion fund focused on private equity-related transactions in the core markets of Western Europe.
KKR will be investing USD400 million of capital alongside investors through the Firm’s balance sheet and employee commitments.
Johannes Huth, Member and Head of KKR EMEA, says: “KKR has been investing in Europe for over twenty years and our position has never been stronger. We will invest our fifth European fund by maintaining the differentiated approach that has served us so well to date, combining our local country knowledge with the skill and insights
CSC, a provider of specialised administration services to alternative asset managers, is to acquire TCS-Groep (TCS), a Netherlands-based service provider for alternative investment funds (AIFs).
TCS offers fund administration and depositary services for alternative asset managers with a focus on real estate, private equity, private debt, and social impact funds, and manages more than EUR6.5 billion in assets on behalf of its clients. The deal is subject to regulatory approval in the Netherlands.
“We’re delighted to welcome TCS to CSC as part of our long-term strategy to develop the European market by offering international clients our suite of fund administration,
Healthify has raised USD16 million in a Series B financing round led by SV Health Investors and existing investors like BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners (BCBSVP).
The latest round of funding provides strategic capital to fuel the company’s rapid growth as it continues to bring healthcare and social service organisations together in accountable networks. To date, Healthify has raised over USD28 million through investments, grants, and awards.
In 2013, Healthify set out on a mission to build a world where no one’s health is hindered by their need. To achieve its mission, the company launched a technology platform that allowed health
Motive Partners has held the final close of its inaugural fund, Motive Capital Fund I (MCFI), with more than USD473 million in capital commitments.
MCFI is managed by Motive Partners and is the firm’s debut private equity fund focusing on growth and buyout opportunities in financial and business services technology companies. Capital commitments came from public pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers, family offices, endowments and foundations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australasia.
The Fund has already invested in six portfolio companies requiring a total of USD3 billion of equity from Motive, LP co-investors and broader
Hearthstone Investment Management Limited, an institutional investment manager specialising in UK residential property, has exchanged on 113 new homes across southern England and the midlands, on behalf of Hearthstone Residential Fund 1 (HRF1), its ten-year closed-ended private equity fund investing in the private rented sector across the UK regions.
The latest acquisitions, with a combined value of GBP28 million, complement the HRF1’s existing portfolio of homes in areas with good local infrastructure, and are aimed at families, professionals and key workers looking for high-quality, long-term rentals.
The new additions include 80 units in Milton Keynes and Stoke Mandeville, both in
Molecular Products Group acquires the OC Lugo Company
Molecular Products Group (Molecular Products), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington Capital), has acquired the OC Lugo Company.
The OC Lugo Company manufactures sodium chlorate-based chemical oxygen generators, and is a prime contractor for the US Navy. Chemical oxygen generators are devices used to produce pure breathable oxygen for use in enclosed spaces, including submarines.
Troy Rhudy, CEO of Molecular Products, says: “As the world leader in chemical oxygen generation systems, Molecular Products is excited to welcome the OC Lugo Company into the Group. Our combined capabilities will
BGF, a UK and Ireland-based investor in growing businesses, has exited its investment in Thames Technology, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and designers of payment, loyalty and gift cards.
The business has been acquired by Paragon ID, the Paris-listed provider of identification and traceability solutions.
BGF first invested in Essex-based Thames Technology in 2013, with GBP3.1 million to support the acquisition of new manufacturing equipment. Since then, the business has increased production capacity, improved its service offering, and strengthened its reputation in the UK and internationally with customers across the retail and financial services sectors.
BGF investor
ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings, an affiliate of investment banking firm ButcherJoseph & Co, has acquired Laffer Investments Inc, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).
Laffer Investments was founded in 1999 by economist, Arthur B Laffer, PhD, and currently provides investment management advice to individuals and portfolio management services to institutions totalling almost USD600 million. The firm will be renamed Laffer|Tengler Investments.
“Laffer Investments was a perfect fit to join the ButcherJoseph family of companies,” says Jon Curley CEO of ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings. “We are currently excited to have Dr Laffer joining us and agreeing to chair our advisory board.”
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