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Clearlake Capital Group and TA Associates are to acquire Precisely, a specialist in data integrity.
Josh Rogers, CEO of Precisely, will continue to lead the Company supported by the existing management team. Upon closing of the transaction, Clearlake and TA Associates will become majority shareholders in Precisely. Centerbridge Partners, the current majority shareholder in Precisely, will retain a minority equity stake. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“With global spending on digital transformation expected to reach USD2.3 trillion by 2023, Precisely is well positioned to generate rapid growth. Organisations around the world are increasingly focused on their ability to
By Brenon Daly, Research Director, 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence – Boosted by an unprecedented shopping spree by blank-cheque companies, the tech M&A market extended its stunning rebound from last spring’s Covid-19 collapse.
Institutional investors are leaving fund managers with little choice but to develop a POV around sustainability, writes Ken MacFadyen (pictured), Senior Vice President, Head of Content Development, BackBay Communications.
If 2020 was a transformative year in private equity, 2021 is when GPs will look to adapt to rapidly evolving LP demands. Over the past 12 months, for instance, sponsors have had to reimagine traditional IR activities through a digital lens. While many will continue to leverage these tools long after the pandemic becomes a bad memory, other tectonic shifts across PE have the potential to leave an even more indelible mark.
Limited partners (LPs) are becoming more risk-averse and demanding increased transparency from the general partners (GPs) with whom they work. In turn, GPs recognise the value in strengthening their relationships with LPs, and are more open to using technology to provide LPs with a seamless experience. Angelica Tigan, Director at BlackRock and Global Head of Business Development for eFront Investment Café, discusses the impact that the pandemic has had on LP/ GP relations, as well as recent developments in investor relationship management tools.
During the current pandemic, how has the use of technology evolved when it comes to private equity
Q&A with Cameron Nicol, Marketing Director, eVestment Private Markets…
By A Paris – The fundraising environment over the course of 2020 was far from easy – the shift to remote working coupled with the uncertain outlook from an economic and a well-being point of view did not bode well for PE managers looking to raise capital. However, figures show activity in the space may not have taken such a hard hit. This may have been likely due to the proactive response of investor relations (IR) teams within the industry which sought to maintain dialogue with their clients and their broader network.
According to a report by EY, despite being a tumultuous
US Orthopaedic Partners (USOP), a full-service, integrated orthopaedic care platform that provides the full continuum of musculoskeletal treatment to patients in the Southeastern US, has acquired Jackson Anesthesia Pain Center (Jackson Pain Institute) and Oxford Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC (Oxford Orthopaedics).
Financial terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed.
Jackson Anesthesia and Oxford Orthopaedics provide state-of-the-art care for a complete range of musculoskeletal disorders, chronic disease management, and injuries to the human body. Both practices are well known in their regional markets for providing the most up-to-date orthopaedic care, including both non-surgical and surgical options to treat
Blockchain specialist Metis, has raised USD1 million in seed and angel funding, which will enable it to release its new Layer2 DAO framework at the end of March.
The investors are Ralf P Gerteis, P1X Capital, Waterdrip Capital, DFG, Chain Capital, AC Capital, Block.power Combinator, Hotbit, SSSnodes, Crasolum, Kernel Ventures, Catcher VC, Jubi Labs and Ming Liu, former co-founder of Tron.
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) create value in a decentralised and autonomous managed way, with members participating in a DAO and benefitting from it, based on their contribution. However, they have a number of inherent organisational and technological drawbacks.
Stuart Turner, the internationally recognised manufacturer of water boosting pumps and systems, has acquired pressurisation and HVAC specialist Mikrofill Systems Ltd (Mikrofill).
The transaction has been supported by follow-on funding provided by Stuart Turner’s private equity backer LDC.
Founded in 1906, Stuart Turner designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of water powering solutions, from domestic pumps to large water boosting systems for commercial and industrial projects.
Leading mid-market private equity firm LDC backed the management buyout of Stuart Turner in 2017 to help the business target further growth in the commercial pumps sector and support international expansion. During
Kidd & Company (KCO ), a family office investment firm focused on the middle market, has sold Family RV Group (Family RV) has been sold to RV Retailer, LLC, one of the largest privately-held RV dealer in the US.
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Family RV is a specialty retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and related services, parts and accessories. Since KCO’s initial investment in 2016, Family RV grew from four locations in Ohio and Indiana to 12 locations across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia,
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