Top Stories Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/content_types/top-stories/ For the world's private equity markets Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:57:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Nordic Capital bets it can help the pharmaceutical industry speed up technology adoption https://www.pehub.com/nordic-capital-bets-it-can-help-the-pharmaceutical-industry-speed-up-technology-adoption/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679400 Nordic is acquiring the majority stake in IntegriChain, a Philadelphia-based provider of technology for the life sciences industry, from Accel-KKR.

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]]> Why private equity firms like investing in franchises https://www.pehub.com/why-private-equity-firms-like-investing-in-franchises/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679243 'Many franchise businesses are family-owned and still founder-led, and are within industries that we believe have good long-term tailwinds but are very fragmented,' says Orangewood's Alan Goldfarb.

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]]> Striking the right key: 5 notable PE deals in music royalties https://www.pehub.com/striking-the-right-key-5-notable-pe-deals-in-music-royalties/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679123 Round Hill Music Royalty Partners and HarbourView Equity Partners are two PE firms that have been especially active in this sector this year.

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]]> Fish: It’s what’s for dinner, as PE firms like Butterfly and Equilibrium test the waters https://www.pehub.com/fish-its-whats-for-dinner-as-pe-firms-like-butterfly-capital-test-the-waters/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679106 Earlier in November, Butterfly Equity, Equilibrium Capital and a US public pension fund agreed to provide project financing for Pacifico Aquaculture.

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]]> CORE Industrial to bolster recent Century Box acquisition with add-on https://www.pehub.com/core-industrial-to-bolster-recent-century-box-acquisiton-with-add-on/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679193 'The packaging and folding carton market has been one of CORE’s thematic verticals due to the sector’s strong underlying industry fundamentals, growth outlook and fragmentation,' said John May.

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]]> Lincoln Road scoops up two more landscaping services in the Sun Belt https://www.pehub.com/lincoln-road-scoops-up-two-more-landscaping-services-in-the-sun-belt/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679126 Considered recession-resilient, lansdcaping services have attracted PE firms recently, including Audax, One Rock and Trinity Hunt, as well as Lincoln Road.

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]]> Money, money, money: 6 PE-backed financial services deals https://www.pehub.com/money-money-money-6-pe-backed-financial-services-deals/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678821 Warburg Pincus, Centerbridge, KKR and Charlesbank are among the PE heavyweights betting on financial services.

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]]> Bankrupt Rite Aid’s Elixir business ripe for mid-market PE buyout https://www.pehub.com/bankrupt-rite-aids-elixir-business-ripe-for-mid-market-pe-buyout/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678507 MedImpact Healthcare has a $575m stalking horse bid to acquire Rite Aid's Elixir pharmacy benefit manager business.

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]]> Women in private equity: ‘Still a lot of work to do’ to increase talent pipeline https://www.pehub.com/women-in-private-equity-still-a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-increase-talent-pipeline/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:27:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678941 Sherrese Clarke Soares of HarbourView Equity Partners, Lauren Dillard of Vista Equity Partners, Elizabeth Weymouth of Grafine Partners, and Amanda McKenna of Withum weigh in.

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]]> NFL ownership rule changes will help PE firms score more deals https://www.pehub.com/nfl-ownership-rule-changes-may-help-private-equity-run-up-the-score/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:53:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678752 Clearlake, RedBird, Arctos and Blue Owl are among the PE firms investing in teams.

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]]> Audax intends to countersue HIG Capital over Mobileum deal https://www.pehub.com/audax-intends-to-countersue-hig-capital-over-mobileum-deal/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:14:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678704 HIG filed a lawsuit earlier in the week, accusing Audax of misrepresenting the financial condition of Mobileum, in which the two mid-market firms co-invest.

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]]> Kian Capital seeks add-ons for HVAC equipment distributor Team Air https://www.pehub.com/kian-capital-seeks-add-ons-for-hvac-equipment-distributor-team-air/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:47:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678338 'It's fair to assume that we will announce an add-on acquisition within the first six months of 2024,' Kian's Jordan Lee tells PE Hub.

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]]> Blackstone CTO John Stecher: ‘Generative AI can enhance private equity dealmaking’ https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-cto-john-stecher-generative-ai-can-enhance-private-equity-dealmaking/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:31:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678508 Blackstone is building an in-house tool that ‘has the potential to intelligently augment our investment process using generative AI.'

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]]> KKR’s Stephen Shanley: Accelerated digital transformation enhancing investment opportunities https://www.pehub.com/kkrs-stephen-shanley-accelerated-digital-transformation-enhancing-investment-opportunities/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678385 The firm's Next Generation Technology Growth Fund III closed at approximately $3bn.

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]]> Bain Capital and Platinum Equity bet big on housing with US LBM https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-and-platinum-equity-bet-big-on-housing-with-us-lbm/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678297 US LBM completed 29 add-ons under Bain Capital Private Equity.

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]]> BharCap eyes tech-enabled add-ons for ARMStrong Receivables https://www.pehub.com/bharcap-eyes-tech-enabled-add-ons-for-armstrong-receivables/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678270 Enterprise values could range from as little as $20m up to a couple hundred of million dollars, managing partner Bharath Srikrishnan said.

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]]> True Green Capital sees retail energy expansion via community solar https://www.pehub.com/true-green-capital-sees-retail-energy-expansion-via-community-solar/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678175 True Green intends to build 200 MW of community solar projects, and by the end of 2024 it expects to have more than 100 MW of that portfolio constructed.

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]]> William Blair’s Brian Flynn: ‘We see a thawing in the packaging M&A market’ https://www.pehub.com/william-blairs-brian-flynn-we-see-a-thawing-in-the-packaging-ma-market/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678036 William Blair has been involved in eight deals in consumer packaging this year as an adviser.

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]]> Godspeed: Growing demand for behavioral health services drives building projects https://www.pehub.com/godspeed-growing-demand-for-behavioral-health-services-drives-building-projects/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678129 Godspeed announced an investment in Stengel Hill Architecture, which specializes in healthcare facilities, earlier in the week.

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]]> Parabellum’s ieDigital looking at US add-ons to join Connect FSS https://www.pehub.com/parabellums-iedigital-working-on-add-ons-to-join-connect-fss/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:33:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678184 Businesses that add mortgage market or retail banking tools would be a ‘complementary fit’, says Parabellum CEO Rami Cassis.

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]]> BlueFlame launches generative AI platform for alternative assets industry https://www.pehub.com/blueflame-offers-ai-for-vc-firms-that-arent-experts/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:08:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678162&preview=true&preview_id=20000003678162 Many private equity firms have begun using ChatGPT and generative AI.

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]]> Corsair-backed Oakbridge closed 25 acquisitions before sale to Audax https://www.pehub.com/corsair-backed-oakbridge-closed-25-acquisitions-before-sale-to-audax/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678032 Oakbridge Insurance Agency was formed through the combination of four insurance brokerages in 2020.

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]]> Hastings Equity expects to make add-on deals for utility consulting group Celerity https://www.pehub.com/hastings-equity-expects-to-make-add-on-deals-for-utility-consulting-group-celerity/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677975 Hastings acquired Celerity Consulting Group in 2021 and added on Clear Path earlier in 2023.

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]]> Ardian’s Olivier Personnaz: Audiotonix’s M&A pipeline ‘extremely deep’ https://www.pehub.com/ardians-olivier-personnaz-audiotonixs-ma-pipeline-extremely-deep/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:25:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678014 Ardian has ‘at least three’ larger acquisitions in mind for audio engineering business Audiotonix.

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]]> Time for trail mix? Citation’s debut deal features healthy snacks https://www.pehub.com/time-for-trail-mix-citations-debut-deal-features-healthy-snacks/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677914 Citation founder Tiffany Hagge: 'Cibo Vita is a hybrid between an industrial manufacturer and a staple [consumer packaged goods] company.'

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]]> Northleaf eyes Infrastructure-as-a-Service model with controlling stake in EVPassport https://www.pehub.com/northleaf-eyes-infrastructure-as-a-service-model-with-controlling-stake-in-evpassport/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:22:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677910 The Toronto firm has committed $200m to fund EVPassport’s capital requirements and accelerate the build-out of EV charging systems.

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]]> SK Capital bets on energy waste sequestration https://www.pehub.com/sk-capital-bets-on-energy-waste-sequestration/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:34:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677861 SK Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Milestone from Amberjack Capital Partners earlier this week.

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]]> Ronin Equity seeks add-ons after merging six companies to craft Lotus https://www.pehub.com/ronin-equity-seeks-add-ons-after-merging-six-companies-to-craft-lotus/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677648 Ronin formed Lotus Beverage Alliance in April when the PE firm merged six craft beverage equipment providers.

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]]> Global private equity deal value fell 40% in first three quarters https://www.pehub.com/global-private-equity-deal-value-fell-40-in-first-three-quarters/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:49:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677754 While PE deal value was down, the number of deals was up slightly, suggesting more activity focused on the lower mid-market, finds LSEG.

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]]> Warburg’s Ruoxi Chen: Innovative therapies will drive demand for Simtra BioPharma Solutions https://www.pehub.com/warburgs-ruoxi-chen-innovative-therapies-will-drive-demand-for-simtra-biopharma-solutions/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677692 Warburg Pincus and Advent International earlier this week completed the carve-out of Baxter International’s BPS business for $4.25bn.

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]]> Goal-oriented: 7 private equity deals in the sports sector https://www.pehub.com/goal-oriented-7-private-equity-deals-in-the-sports-sector/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677649 Apollo, Clearlake and Sixth Street are among the private equity firms buying and selling in the wide world of sports.

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]]> Cambridge Associates: Co-investing with LPs can help GPs buy and build https://www.pehub.com/cambridge-associates-scott-martin-co-investing-with-lps-can-help-gps-buy-and-build/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:25:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677576 Co-investments are on the rise in many sectors, including software, infrastructure and financial services.

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]]> EQT’s Alex Greenbaum: Digital connectivity will drive increased demand for Radius’ sites https://www.pehub.com/eqts-alex-greenbaum-digital-connectivity-will-drive-increased-demand-for-radius-sites/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677538 EQT and PSP closed their $3bn take-private deal for Radius Global Infrastructure in September.

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]]> Bridge Growth’s sale of Accedian to Cisco closes today in challenging exit environment https://www.pehub.com/bridge-growth-ceo-alok-singh-reflects-on-selling-accedian-to-cisco-in-challenging-exit-environment/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677492 'Strategics are in the driver’s seat today,' says Alok Singh, the CEO and co-founder of Bridge Growth Partners.

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]]> AEA-backed SiteLogIQ pursues more add-ons https://www.pehub.com/aea-backed-sitelogiq-pursues-more-add-ons/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677419 AEA acquired SiteLogIQ in 2020 from Oaktree and bought it's first add-on, EV charging station installer Ikon EFS, in June.

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]]> Roadwork: 7 private equity deals that aim to pave the way https://www.pehub.com/roadwork-7-private-equity-deals-that-aim-to-pave-the-way/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:52:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677335 Investcorp, Trilantic North America, Crest Rock Partners, Comvest Partners and Kohlberg & Company are investing in road services.

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]]> Tailwater, Ares-backed Cureton Midstream sale process attracts strategic interest, sources say https://www.pehub.com/tailwater-ares-backed-cureton-midstream-sale-process-attracts-strategic-interest-sources-say/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:15:55 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677362 Cureton Midstream could fetch between $200m and $400m in sale proceeds.

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]]> PAI Partners’ Alphia purchase shows PE still loves pets https://www.pehub.com/pai-partners-alphia-purchase-shows-pe-still-loves-pets/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677213 Alphia recently announced a strategic partnership with Better Choice Company, a pet health and wellness provider. 

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]]> Why GTCR likes networks in general and R&T Deposit Solutions in particular https://www.pehub.com/gtcr-wants-to-build-out-product-categories-with-rt-deposit-solutions-investment/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676820 GTCR has a track record of investing in businesses that leverage networks, including Solera, Camp Systems, CallCredit and Optimal Blue.

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]]> Private equity is helping law firms modernize, and it’s about time https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-is-helping-law-firms-modernize-and-its-about-time/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676911 Bain Capital and Vista Equity Partners are among the firms investing in legal tech.

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]]> Mubadala seeks ‘mission-critical and sticky’ tech cos, says Ali Osman https://www.pehub.com/mubadala-seeks-mission-critical-and-sticky-tech-cos-says-ali-osman/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:38:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676891 Mubadala invested with KKR in CoolIT Systems, with Vista in Salesloft and with Thoma Bravo in Medallia.

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]]> Healthcare staffing shortages at the heart of BV’s acquisition of Hardenbergh https://www.pehub.com/healthcare-staffing-shortages-at-the-heart-of-bvs-acquisition-of-hardenbergh/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676884 Aging patients and more procedures are driving demand for medical services professionals, said BV's Sean Wilder.

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]]> Bregal Sagemount’s Bradford aims to streamline delivery of goods to airports https://www.pehub.com/bregal-sagemounts-bradford-aims-to-streamline-delivery-of-goods-to-airports/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:23:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676762 Enhanced security and increased revenue are benefits of the Bradford Airport Logistics model, said Sagemount's Michael Kosty.

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]]> Bernhard Capital sees acquisition potential for energy efficiency software business https://www.pehub.com/bernhard-capital-sees-acquisition-potential-for-energy-efficiency-software-business/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:05:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676751 'At first blush it may seem like a new approach for us, but it fits hand in glove with our strategy in the infrastructure services space, serving critical asset owners,' says Jonathan de Lauréal.

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]]> Huron Capital makes enterprise software services play with new platform https://www.pehub.com/huron-capital-makes-enterprise-software-play-with-new-platform/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:17:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676669 The opportunity for Huron's EAS is 'large, fragmented, and supported by long-term secular tailwinds,' says Tony Pulice.

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]]> Private equity still likes logistics: 4 more deals https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-still-likes-logistics-four-more-deals/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676574 Trident, Angeles Equity, LongueVue and Soundcore have made recent deals.

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]]> EnCap-backed Triple Oak Power sale process attracting PE interest, sources say https://www.pehub.com/encap-backed-triple-oak-power-sale-process-attracting-pe-interest-sources-say/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:07:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676632 The sale of Triple Oak would mark the third exit for EnCap Energy Transition I, following Jupiter Power and Broad Reach.

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]]> EnCap Energy Transition finds fuel in battery storage with Broad Reach exit https://www.pehub.com/encap-energy-transition-finds-fuel-in-battery-storage-with-broad-reach-exit/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:59:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676479 The sale of Broad Reach to Engie is EnCap Energy Transition's second battery-related exit in past year.

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]]> Consortium Brand Partners details big plans for Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James https://www.pehub.com/consortium-brand-partners-has-big-plans-for-reese-witherspoons-draper-james/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676514 A 70% stake in Witherspoon's clothing line marks the inaugural acquisition for Consortium.

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]]> Motive Partners: New SEC rules will drive demand for financial data https://www.pehub.com/motive-partners-says-new-sec-regs-will-drive-demand-for-financial-data/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:36:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676539 Motive Partners acquired a majority stake in investment data provider With Intelligence in July in a £400m deal.

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]]> ICG’s interest in Enfinity powered by demand for solar energy and storage https://www.pehub.com/icgs-interest-in-enfinity-powered-by-market-tailwinds-demand-for-solar-plus-energy-storage/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:15:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676433 Enfinity Global announced a €400m ($428m) equity commitment from ICG Infrastructure earlier in September.

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]]> The medium is still the message: 6 more PE deals involving marketing, advertising https://www.pehub.com/the-medium-is-still-the-message-6-more-pe-deals-involving-marketing-advertising/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676262 Advent, Dubin Clark and EagleTree headline some of the deals we've seen in the advertising and marketing space.

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]]> Bridgepoint to acquire ECP in latest infra consolidation play https://www.pehub.com/ecp-finds-a-match-in-bridgepoint-as-infra-consolidation-heats-up/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:32:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676347 Energy Capital Partners has been acquired by Bridgepoint Group in a deal worth $1.05bn. With ECP, Bridgepoint adds an infra leg to its PE and credit businesses.

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]]> THL’s Shahab Vagefi: ‘We see deal activity picking up in H2 going into 2024’ https://www.pehub.com/thls-shahab-vagefi-deploying-capital-in-high-quality-assets-will-be-challenging/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:13:17 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676293 'You need high-quality A-plus assets with good growth, strong customer retention, a differentiated offering and profitability with good free cashflow conversion.'

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]]> EQT’s Eric Liu predicts continued recovery in dealflow for healthcare sector https://www.pehub.com/eqts-eric-liu-predicts-continued-recovery-in-dealflow-for-healthcare-sector/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676024 'Interest rates are still high, but we can feel the system starting to move again.'

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]]> PE buys into the ‘better-for-you’ food sector https://www.pehub.com/the-health-food-market-is-only-getting-healthier/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:39:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676183 Riverside, Butterfly, Wind Point are banking on healthier eating habits.

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]]> Blackstone forecasts wave of companies requiring refinancing and seeking structured equity https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-tac-opps-billions-of-dry-powder-poised-for-more-interesting-market/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:02:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676106 Tac Opps, at home in periods of dislocation, is ready to seize on multiple deal opportunities following 'the fastest and highest rate rise in history,' global head David Blitzer says.

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]]> Apollo’s interest in CATEC fueled by rising demand for natural gas and hydrogen https://www.pehub.com/apollos-interest-in-catec-was-fueled-by-rising-demand-for-natural-gas-and-hydrogen/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675847 “There is real growth in the need for gaseous fuels as part of the energy transition,” Apollo partner Scott Browning told PE Hub.

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]]> BC Partners got creative with PetSmart when faced with anemic exit environment https://www.pehub.com/bc-partners-got-creative-with-petsmart-when-faced-with-anemic-exit-environment/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675075 In July, Apollo announced a minority stake in the pet retailer, which BC took private back in 2015. PE Hub spoke with both firms to learn more.

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]]> BlackRock’s Nathalie von Niederhaeusern: Leaning into take-privates, carveouts https://www.pehub.com/blackrocks-nathalie-von-niederhaeusern-sees-significant-activity-in-corporate-carve-outs/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:26:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675962 'Large conglomerates are looking at their balance sheet, liquidity, cash situations and focusing in again on their core business, creating opportunity for private equity,' said von Niederhaeusern.

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]]> Exclusive: Trinity Hunt adds two businesses to Visterra Landscape platform https://www.pehub.com/exclusive-trinity-hunt-adds-two-businessess-to-visterra-landscape-platform/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675904 Trinity Hunt expects Visterra to make dozens of acquisitions, banking on the fragmented nature of the commercial landscaping industry.

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]]> 6 PE firms investing in the fire, safety and security industry https://www.pehub.com/6-pe-firms-investing-in-the-fire-safety-and-security-industry/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675794 Wind Point Partners, AE Industrial Partners, Berkshire Partners and Tenex Capital Management are some of the firms investing in this sector.

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]]> IVEST’s acquisition of Care Bears rights is a ‘rare opportunity’ for private equity https://www.pehub.com/ivests-george-jones-for-us-to-be-able-to-buy-licensing-rights-of-care-bears-is-a-rare-opportunity/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:01:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675728 In the summer of Barbie, IVEST has landed the rights to the Care Bears franchise by buying Cloudco for $100m.

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]]> PSG-backed AppHub aims to boost e-commerce connections with AI https://www.pehub.com/psg-backed-apphub-uses-ai-to-boost-e-commerce-connections-to-customers/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675720 PSG Equity recently invested in AppHub, an e-commerce software developer, and made an add-on acquisition of Boost.

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]]> Softened SEC rules still have a bite https://www.pehub.com/softened-sec-rules-still-have-a-bite/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:46:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675743 The commission's new rules are softer than the original proposal, but still impose rigid disclosures on exempt advisers.

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]]> Novacap capitalizes on shifting ad trends with Cadent acquisition https://www.pehub.com/novacap-sets-eyes-on-shifting-ad-trends-with-cadent-investment-principal-nasso/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675361 The deal also marked the exit of Lee Equity Partners, which acquired Cadent in 2013.

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]]> Churchill’s Anne Philpott: Businesses with these three factors can succeed in any economy https://www.pehub.com/churchills-anne-philpott-businesses-with-these-three-factors-can-succeed-in-any-economy/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675313 'All-in-all, for those with dry powder, we believe it is an excellent time to be deploying middle market private capital.'

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]]> RF aims to help law firms modernize with Nextpoint’s eDiscovery offerings https://www.pehub.com/rf-aims-to-help-law-firms-modernize-with-nextpoints-ediscovery-offerings/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:13:55 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675297 The legal sector is 'really behind on technology and historically been a slow technology adopter,' said RF Investment Partners' Jacob Gordon.

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]]> Elliott heads single-asset process for Speyside’s Opta Group https://www.pehub.com/elliott-leads-single-asset-process-for-speysides-opta-group/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:33:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675371 The market for GP-led deals like single asset continuation funds continues to remain muted amid a gap between buyer and seller expectations.

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]]> KKR eyes consolidating test and measurement sector with Industrial Physics https://www.pehub.com/kkr-eyes-consolidating-test-and-measurement-sector-with-industrial-physics/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:18:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675308 'We can acquire companies that may be small, but they are still going to be a market leader in the specific niche application that they serve,' said KKR's Brandon Brahm.

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]]> Gallant expected to combine DynTek and rSolutions into IT services platform https://www.pehub.com/gallant-expected-to-combine-dyntek-and-rsolutions-into-it-services-platform/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:00:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675303 In the tighter M&A markets burdened by more expensive debt, GPs are having to find creative ways to build platforms with an eye toward cost.

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]]> Blackstone’s Martin Brand: ‘High-quality assets will find a buyer’ https://www.pehub.com/blackstones-martin-brand-high-quality-assets-will-find-a-buyer/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:48:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675265 'For our acquisition of Cvent, we used the market dislocation in the SPAC market to source one of the lowest revenue multiple, high growth software deals in recent years.'

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]]> Insurance industry defies slowdown: 6 PE-backed deals in the sector https://www.pehub.com/insurance-industry-defies-slowdown-6-pe-backed-deals-in-the-sector/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675188 Brookfield, Serent Capital, Braemont Capital and Madison Dearborn are some of the firms finding opportunities in insurance.

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]]> Battery Ventures’ Zak Ewen sees global appetite for Euro tech https://www.pehub.com/battery-ventures-zak-ewen-sees-international-appetite-for-euro-tech/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:43:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675151 'It is not doom and gloom, but I don't see a roaring comeback either,' says Ewen.

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]]> Buyback: Why GTCR is pursuing commercial security biz, again https://www.pehub.com/buyback-why-gtcr-is-pursuing-commercial-security-biz-again/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:30:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675132 GTCR bought Protection 1 for $828m in 2010. Now, it’s carving out the business from ADT for $1.6bn.

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]]> GSAM invests in converting waste into renewable natural gas with Synthica https://www.pehub.com/gsam-invests-in-converting-waste-into-renewable-natural-gas-with-synthica/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:45:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675069 Ara Partners, EQT and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners are some of the firms finding deals in this sector.

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]]> Raine’s Sherri Williams: From rock concerts to fitness classes, small discretionary purchases reign https://www.pehub.com/raines-sherri-williams-from-football-games-to-fitness-classes-small-discretionary-purchases-reign/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674851 'People will go to an NFL game if they can’t go on vacation or buy a second car.'

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]]> Dealflow is strong and getting stronger in lower-mid-market, says Sperry, Mitchell’s Beatrice Mitchell https://www.pehub.com/dealflow-is-strong-and-getting-stronger-in-lower-mid-market-says-sperry-mitchells-beatrice-mitchell/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674954 For many private company owners, 'covid took the wind out of their sails and the fun out of running their businesses. They are ready to move on.'

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]]> Bone appétit: 5 PE-backed deals counting on your love of animals https://www.pehub.com/bone-appetit-5-pe-backed-deals-betting-you-love-your-pets/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674834 Apollo, Blue Point and A&M are a few of the firms capitalizing on increased pet ownership and care.

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]]> Warburg Pincus seeks to fill regional bank vacuum https://www.pehub.com/warburg-pincus-seeks-to-fill-regional-bank-vacuum/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:23:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674837 Warburg Pincus and Centerbridge Partners are investing $400m in the merger of regional banks Banc of California and PacWest.

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]]> Inside the deal: TTCP’s quest to fight loneliness with Pyx acquisition https://www.pehub.com/inside-the-deal-ttcps-quest-to-fight-loneliness-with-pyx-acquisition/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:28:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674534 'This sector is ripe for change and innovation,' says TTCP partner and CEO Dawn Owens.

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]]> Digital storage: 6 PE-backed deals involving data centers https://www.pehub.com/digital-storage-6-pe-backed-deals-involving-data-centers/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674531 KKR, Apollo Global Management and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners are some of the firms at the center of the uptick in dealmaking.

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]]> Patient Square Capital launches project to measure impact of patient care https://www.pehub.com/patient-square-capital-launches-project-to-measure-impact-of-patient-care/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674512 Kelvin Baggett will lead Patient Square's EMPIRIC Institute as managing director, head of patient impact and chair.

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]]> Kinterra Capital eyes rising copper demand with White Pine North investment https://www.pehub.com/kinterra-capital-eyes-rising-copper-demand-with-white-pine-north-investment/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:19:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674398 Kinterra Copper USA recently teamed up with Highland Copper Company to acquire a 66% stake in the White Pine North copper project.

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]]> RedBird rides the post-pandemic private travel boom https://www.pehub.com/redbird-rides-the-post-pandemic-private-travel-boom/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674349 RedBird invested in luxury car rental service Go Rentals in June; the firm also backs Jet Linx and Blade.

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]]> IMB leverages IRS upgrade with eTel investment https://www.pehub.com/imb-leverages-irs-upgrade-with-etel-investment/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674226 'The IRS is an essential government agency that has been underinvested in,' said IMB founder Tarrus Richardson.

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]]> Medical devices drive deals: Here are 7 recent transactions https://www.pehub.com/medical-devices-drive-deals-here-are-7-recent-transactions/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:38:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674150 CORE, Gemspring, Frazier, AEA and Ampersand are doing medical device deals.

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]]> Nordic Capital’s Anderson: Buyers keen on Macrobond despite slow exit market https://www.pehub.com/nordic-capitals-anderson-macrobond-demand-belied-slow-exit-market/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:34:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674196 The buyer, Francisco Partners, is a San Francisco-based investment firm that partners with technology businesses.

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]]> Apex Group’s Maxwell Johnston: PE pause has opened up opportunities for strategics https://www.pehub.com/apex-groups-maxwell-johnston-pe-pause-has-opened-up-opportunities-for-strategics/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674017 'We have seen some PE investors ‘pause’ activity, with this temporary hiatus creating new opportunities for strategic acquirers who are able to raise financing more efficiently given prior track records and relationships,' says Maxwell Johnston, head of M&A Apex Group.

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]]> Hamilton Lane embraces generative AI with TIFIN joint venture https://www.pehub.com/hamilton-lane-embraces-generative-ai-with-tifin-joint-venture/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:37:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673979 Generative AI will help PE investors 'spend more time on second-level investment thinking and less on the groundwork,' said Hamilton Lane's Griff Norville.

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]]> BC Partners’ Nikos Stathopoulos: Get ready to hold assets for longer https://www.pehub.com/bc-partners-nikos-stathopoulos-managers-will-need-to-hold-assets-for-longer/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:15:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674031 ‘I still believe it's one of the best investing environments that I can think of,’ said the private equity firm’s chairman of Europe.

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]]> AI in healthcare: PE using tech from front to back office https://www.pehub.com/ai-in-healthcare-private-equity-deploying-tech-from-front-to-back-office/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673983 'Whilst not quite a golden era, we see high levels of software adoption and penetration by pharma for some time to come,' says Simon Cottle of Stanley Capital.

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]]> Food for thought: 5 PE deals catering to golf courses, football stadiums and frat houses https://www.pehub.com/food-for-thought-5-pe-deals-catering-to-golf-courses-football-stadiums-and-frat-houses/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673683 Arbor Investments, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Copley Equity Partners are among the firms making deals.

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]]> GTCR’s Worldpay deal shares traits with Paya carveout https://www.pehub.com/gtcrs-worldpay-deal-shares-traits-with-paya-carveout/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673811 Nuvei took Paya private in a $1.3bn acquisition that closed in February.

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]]> ArcLight’s Marco Gatti: Commercial solar will continue to grow https://www.pehub.com/arclights-marco-gatti-commercial-solar-will-continue-to-grow/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:45:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673829 ArcLight recently agreed to acquire part of Duke Energy’s commercial distributed energy business for $364m.

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]]> Ardian’s Michael Obhof: Mexico’s growing middle class will require more mobile devices and connectivity https://www.pehub.com/ardians-michael-obhof-mexicos-growing-middle-class-will-require-more-mobile-devices-and-connectivity/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673705 Ardian recently announced it's buying a 50% stake in MXT Holdings.

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]]> Carlyle and Stellex built a bi-coastal ship repair biz in Titan, before selling it to Lone Star https://www.pehub.com/titans-growth-was-pinned-on-demand-to-modernize-ships-stellexs-david-waxman/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673592 Titan acquired CMSD in 2020 to establish a strategic footprint in San Diego.

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]]> 6 PE-backed accounting services deals: Balancing the books https://www.pehub.com/balancing-the-books-6-pe-backed-accounting-services-deals/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673617 Inflexion, Orangewood and PAI Partners are among the firms interested in the financial services sub-sector.

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]]> Women of Influence: Private equity https://www.pehub.com/women-of-influence-2023-private-equity/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:46:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673630 As part of our annual Women of Influence in Private Markets list, we shine a light on 10 female professionals who are helping to shape the future of private equity.

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]]> Bridge Growth made way for 5G with Accedian before selling it to Cisco https://www.pehub.com/bridge-growth-made-way-for-5g-with-accedian-before-selling-it-to-cisco/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673495 'It’s become more and more important that enterprises and service providers have visibility in what's going on in real time,' said Bridge Growth's Tom Manley.

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