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CIOs Talk Early-Stage Venture, Investment Models And More | Distinguished CIO Panel, Part 3
2018-08-16T15:05:04.541183-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/cios-talk-early-stage-venture-investment-models-and-more-distinguished-cio-panel-part-3-20180816099/
In part three of the "Distinguished CIO" panel at Trusted Insight' 2018 Machine Learning Summit, chief investment officers answered questions from the audience. They discussed early-stage venture and its high return profile; the rise of new investment models like incubators, platforms and studios; and why geopolitical factors keep them up at night.
Venture Capital Growth: Michigan Hits Record With Latest Round Of Fundraising
2017-05-31T13:03:37.333388-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capital-growth-michigan-hits-record-with-latest-round-of-fundraising-20170531995/
No wonder, then, that there was a sense of optimism and excitement about the state of venture capital in Michigan at the recent Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, which drew 35 companies from around the Midwest to Ypsilanti to pitch for equity capital. The symposium attracted a record attendance of 530, which included angel investors, venture capitalists and service providers from around the state.
NewSpring Capital’s Fourth Growth Fund Raises $280M
2017-05-12T17:56:06.526658-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/newspring-capitals-fourth-growth-fund-raises-280m-1-20170512481/
NewSpring Capital, a family of private equity funds providing growth and expansion capital, today announced the final close of NewSpring Growth Capital IV, L.P. The Fund successfully raised $280 million, making it the largest growth fund to date and bringing NewSpring’s total assets under management to $1.7 billion.
NewSpring Capital's Fourth Growth Fund Raises $280M
2017-05-11T18:07:34.101817-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/newspring-capitals-fourth-growth-fund-raises-280m-20170511423/
NewSpring Capital said May 11 that its latest growth fund closed at $280 million. Investors of NewSpring Growth Capital IV LP include family offices, insurance companies, public pension plans, fund of funds, financial institutions, and university endowments. The fund will invest in growth-stage businesses in the information technology, enabling technology, and business services sectors, with an emphasis on the Mid-Atlantic region. NewSpring also said that Prashanth (PV) Boccasam joined the firm as an operating partner dedicated to the growth strategy.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Leads New Investment In Revel Systems
2017-02-08T15:30:33.732770-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/welsh-carson-anderson-stowe-leads-new-investment-in-revel-systems-20170208286/
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, one of the leading private equity firms in the United States focusing on the Technology and Healthcare industries, and Revel Systems (“Revel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cloud-based point of sale (“POS”) solutions, today announced that WCAS has led a significant new growth capital investment in Revel. WCAS made its initial investment in Revel in 2014, and following the transaction, WCAS will be Revel’s new majority shareholder.
Chinese VC Legend Capital Raises $243M For 7th Fund
2017-02-03T11:28:05.945210-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/chinese-vc-legend-capital-raises-243m-for-7th-fund-20170203134/
<p>According to an SEC filing, the venture and growth capital arm of China’s Legend Holdings Corporation aims to raise $374 million for its latest fund. It is still in the process of raising the remaining $132 million. It began fund raising about a year ago.</p>
Muthoot Microfin Raises $20M From American PE Creation Investments
2017-01-25T14:44:49.046707-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/muthoot-microfin-raises-20m-from-american-pe-creation-investments-20170125816/
<p>Muthoot Microfin Ltd, subsidiary of diversified financial services company Muthoot Pappachan Group, has raised Rs 130 crore (around $20 million) of growth capital from Creation Investments Llc.</p>
<p>The US-based PE firm picked up 11 per cent stake in Muthoot Microfin in lieu of its investment, valuing the company at over Rs 1,111 crore.</p>
Coulter Foundation Joins Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
2016-12-15T12:49:04.929760-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/coulter-foundation-joins-michigan-growth-capital-symposium-20161215528/
<p>Thanks to participation from the Miami-based Coulter Foundation, organizers for the 36th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium say May's event will be the biggest and best ever.</p>
<p>Forty Midwest companies will make pitches for funding at the event, which will draw about 600 investors and service providers to the Marriott Eagle Crest resort in Ypsilanti May 16-17.</p>
<p>New this year will be the simultaneous Coulter Investment Forum, which will also showcase 30 emerging life science companies from the 16 universities nationally that participate in Coulter Foundation research partnerships.</p>
Providence Wraps Up Second Growth Fund At $640M
2016-12-14T14:05:52.184674-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/providence-wraps-up-second-growth-fund-at-640m-20161214502/
<p>Providence Strategic Growth Capital Partners LLC, an affiliate of Providence Equity Partners LLC, <a href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161212005331/en/Providence-Strategic-Growth-Closes-Fund-II-640">has closed its</a> oversubscribed second fund at a hard cap of $640 million.</p>
<p>PSG focuses on lower mid-market software and technology-enabled service companies mostly in North America.</p>
<p>The limited partners of PSG Fund II include corporate pensions, family offices and high-net worth individuals.</p>
How The Mighty Have Fallen: Unassuming Pitfalls Of Late Stage VC
2016-12-09T09:32:17.700214-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/how-the-mighty-have-fallen-unassuming-pitfalls-of-late-stage-vc-20161209268/
Investors aren’t stupid or lazy, but even thoroughly vetted startups can fail. Most startups fail, and the money backing them is lost. Only a third of companies that receive seed funding make it to a Series A .
India: Amicus Capital Raises $90M In First Close, Eyes Portfolio Of Dozen Firms
2016-12-05T11:55:27.648026-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/india-amicus-capital-raises-90m-in-first-close-eyes-portfolio-of-dozen-firms-20161205015/
<p>Amicus Capital Partners, the growth capital private equity fund founded by former Carlyle India managing director Mahesh Parasuraman and Sunil Theckath Vasudevan, former partner of India Value Fund Advisors, has raised about $90 million (Rs600 crore) as first close of its $200 million fund.</p>
<p>Amicus, which was launched in March 2015, has seen commitments from large European family offices and multilateral institutions.</p>
Generation Growth Buys Harrell's Car Wash Systems
2016-11-21T12:07:40.168632-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/generation-growth-buys-harrells-car-wash-systems-20161121530/
Generation Growth Capital Inc said Nov. 16 that it acquired Harrell’s Car Wash Systems Inc. Financial terms weren’t announced. Mark Harrell, the founder, was the seller. Stephenson National Bank & Trust and EXMARQ Capital Partners Inc provided financing. Indianapolis-based Harrell is a distributor of car wash systems and supplies.
Tencent, SBCVC Invest $100M In Used Car Trading Firm Tiantianpaiche
2016-11-21T12:03:46.177117-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tencent-sbcvc-invest-100m-in-used-car-trading-firm-tiantianpaiche-20161121524/
Chinese growth capital investment firm Pagoda Investment, Tencent Holdings Ltd., Bitauto Holdings Ltd., SB China Capital (SBCVC) and SIG Asia Investments have invested US$100 million in a series C funding round in used car online auction platform Tiantianpaiche, according to Chinese media reports.
Former Private Equity Growth Capital Council Communications Chief Joins CGCN
2016-11-10T12:10:09.859990-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/former-private-equity-growth-capital-council-communications-chief-joins-cgcn-20161110098/
CGCN Group, an advocacy and strategic communications firm, has added Ken Spain to its strategic communications unit. Spain is the former vice president of public affairs and communications at the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (now the American Investment Council).
Frazier Healthcare Partners Beefs Up Growth Buyout Team With Four New Hires
2016-11-10T12:09:26.945817-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/frazier-healthcare-partners-beefs-up-growth-buyout-team-with-four-new-hires-1-20161110097/
Frazier Healthcare Partners, a leading provider of growth capital to healthcare companies, announced today that Kent Berkley, Jeremy Janson, Neeraj Prathipati, and Shyamal Swami have joined the Growth Buyout team.
Frazier Healthcare Partners Beefs Up Growth Buyout Team With Four New Hires
2016-11-09T11:47:16.943676-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/frazier-healthcare-partners-beefs-up-growth-buyout-team-with-four-new-hires-20161109021/
Frazier Healthcare Partners, a leading provider of growth capital to healthcare companies, announced today that Kent Berkley, Jeremy Janson, Neeraj Prathipati, and Shyamal Swami have joined the Growth Buyout team.
Carpet Billionaire's Family Office Invests $100M In U.S. Solar Company
2016-11-04T15:19:36.286298-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/carpet-billionaires-family-office-invests-100m-in-us-solar-company-20161104838/
Origis Energy, a Miami-based international solar development and construction firm, and European private investment firm Baltisse announced that Baltisse has committed US$100 million in growth capital for Origis.
Linux Academy Secures $2.3M Growth Capital Investment
2016-11-01T12:25:07.130418-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/linux-academy-secures-23m-growth-capital-investment-20161101620/
Linux Academy, the foremost online Linux and cloud training platform and community, has secured $2.3 million of growth financing from Arthur Ventures.
Pedralbes Partners To Invest Up To $2M In Logan Media
2016-10-31T11:57:31.116829-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pedralbes-partners-to-invest-up-to-2m-in-logan-media-20161031516/
Buenos Aires based mobile marketing company Logan announced today it has entered into an agreement with Mexican investment firm Pedralbes Partners to receive up to US$2m of growth capital as part of a Series A financing to fund the expansion of its operations across its core markets in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
Why An Ex-Bain Capital VC Is Backing This 16-Year-Old Real Estate Tech Co.
2016-10-07T17:59:05.101387-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/why-an-ex-bain-capital-vc-is-backing-this-16-year-old-real-estate-tech-co-20161007342/
The company officially announced Thursday that growth capital round was led by Wavecrest Growth Partners, with participation from MassMutual Ventures, Camber Creek Ventures and River Cities Capital Funds. One of Wavecrest’s founders is Deepak Sindwani, the former VC at Bain Capital Ventures.
$30M Global Media Fund Stimulates Southeast Asia's Entertainment Industry
2016-09-29T12:05:51.519329-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/30m-global-media-fund-stimulates-southeast-asias-entertainment-industry-20160929930/
A $30 million global media investment fund recently launched out of Singapore is bringing Hollywood to Southeast Asia. Aurora Media Holdings, the first of its kind in the region, is changing the game and shaking up how content creators bypass traditional modes of commissioning and licensing by enabling private equity access to finance their productions.
Mayfair Raises 400M Pounds For Inaugural Fund
2016-09-29T11:51:56.493730-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/mayfair-raises-400m-pounds-for-inaugural-fund-20160929920/
Mayfair Equity Partners (“Mayfair”), the buyout and growth capital investor providing capital to dynamic businesses in the Technology and Consumer sectors, has achieved a final close on its maiden fund, Mayfair Equity Partners Fund I LP (the “Fund”), at £400 million, exceeding its target of £350 million. In addition, the Fund also has access to significant co-investment capital.
Growth Capital Invests In Arrow Business
2016-09-01T11:39:20.012549-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/growth-capital-invests-in-arrow-business-20160901522/
Growth Capital Partners has invested in Arrow Business Communications. Financial terms weren’t announced. Arrow is UK telecommunications provider. GCA Altium provided financial advice to Arrow and its s […]
Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) Secures Investment From Ambit Pragma Private Equity
2016-08-31T11:18:24.235330-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/prime-focus-technologies-pft-secures-investment-from-ambit-pragma-private-equity-20160831482/
<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 20.8px;">Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus, the world's largest media services powerhouse, has secured the first round of funding from Ambit Pragma, a growth capital private equity (PE) fund.</span>
KKR, Warburg Pincus, Other PE Firms Make Substantial Investment In Indonesian Tech Company
2016-08-04T11:52:14.980229-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/kkr-warburg-pincus-other-pe-firms-make-substantial-investment-in-indonesian-tech-company-20160804072/
<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">The growth capital injection will help enhance the scale and quality of GO-JEK’s on-demand platform and application services, which have leading positions across multiple verticals. A</span>
HudsonField Completes Growth Equity Funding
2016-07-25T10:42:49.783999-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/hudsonfield-completes-growth-equity-funding-20160725453/
<p itemprop="articleBody" style="line-height: 20.8px;">HudsonField announced today it raised equity growth capital from a consortium of private investors. As part of the transaction, the consortium made a significant equity investment in HudsonField, reserved substantial equity capital to support the company's growth initiatives, and has added prominent new members to its board of directors. </p>
Vector Capital-Backed Group Emerges Latest Bidder For Internet Giant Yahoo
2016-07-20T11:54:52.289159-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/vector-capital-backed-group-emerges-latest-bidder-for-internet-giant-yahoo-20160720279/
Vector’s expertise is largely in the venture and growth capital segments of the market, typically making equity investments of $50 million to $200 million. Recent deals include a $33 million investment in cloud marketing-software provider Emarsys and a buyout of cloud-computing firm Saba Software Inc.
The Goldman Sachs Exec Who Made $1B Betting On The Housing Market Is Raking It In For A New Fund
2016-07-12T15:31:39.295723-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/the-goldman-sachs-exec-who-made-1b-betting-on-the-housing-market-is-raking-it-in-for-a-new-fund-20160712859/
Dan Sparks helped Goldman Sachs' mortgage unit make more than $1 billion off the financial crisis. Now investors are piling into his new hedge fund — and backing its strategy of betting on homeowners. Shelter Growth Capital Partners has raised more than $200 million since January, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, bringing its assets under management to $482 million as of July 1.
PE Investments In Indian Real Estate Decline 42% In 2016
2016-07-05T16:57:02.389510-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pe-investments-in-real-estate-decline-42-in-first-half-of-2016-20160705539/
PE funds channelled $954 million into realty projects in Jan-Jun, compared to $1.66 billion in the same period in 2015...
FlexShopper, Inc. Raises $20M Of Equity
2016-06-13T13:32:21.595423-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/flexshopper-inc-raises-20m-of-equity-20160613357/
Growth capital will enable expansion of FlexShopper's online lease-to-own finance and payment platform for both consumers and national retail partners
Embotics Nets $12.1M From Arrowroot
2016-06-09T12:01:11.473907-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/embotics-nets-121m-from-arrowroot-20160609162/
Embotics, a leading provider of multi-cloud management software for public and private cloud environments, announces that Arrowroot Capital has invested $12.1 million of growth capital in the business.
Icontainers, Expedia For Transporting Freight Internationally, Raises $6.7M
2016-06-07T11:33:22.085922-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/icontainers-expedia-for-transporting-freight-internationally-raises-67m-20160607996/
iContainers, a startup with ambitions to make moving goods from warehouse to warehouse anywhere in the world as easy as booking a hotel room, closed $6.7 million in growth capital today led by Serena Capital.
BRIDGEi2i Raises Undisclosed Amount From Edelweiss PE
2016-06-01T14:37:48.989927-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/bridgei2i-raises-undisclosed-amount-from-edelweiss-pe-20160601677/
BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions, s analytics solutions company, today announced it has secured an undisclosed amount in a first strategic round of growth capital (Series A) from Edelweiss Private Equity.
Docupace Closes $16.5M In Funding From Palisades Growth Capital and TVC Capital
2016-06-01T13:38:16.133795-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/docupace-closes-165m-in-funding-from-palisades-growth-capital-and-tvc-capital-20160601660/
Financial Tech Firm Secured Equity Investments from Palisades Growth Capital and TVC Capital to Fund Growth Trajectory
Private Equity Lobbying Group Changes Name
2016-05-11T11:21:13.555431-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-lobbying-group-changes-name-20160511274/
The leading lobbying group for the private equity industry announced Tuesday that it is changing its name from the Private Equity Growth Capital Council to the American Investment Council (AIC).
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies For 35th Annual Midwest Venture
2016-05-04T15:35:09.946132-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/michigan-growth-capital-symposium-announces-presenting-companies-for-35th-annual-midwest-venture-20160504829/
Selected Companies Represent Ground-Breaking Innovation across Healthcare, IT & Tech Industries Since its inception in 1980, the Symposium, a conduit for introducing early stage and emerging growth companies seeking funding to U.S. investors prospecting deals, has helped more than 900 companies secure funding and has forged countless valuable relationships that continue to foster growth in the region's startup community.
Trident Spinout Sunstone Closes Debut Growth Fund At $300M
2016-05-02T11:30:00.510271-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/trident-spinout-sunstone-closes-debut-growth-fund-at-300m-20160502542/
Sunstone Partners, the spin-out of $1.9 billion Trident Capital’s growth equity team, has raised $300 million for its inaugural growth capital fund.
Tencent-Backed MissFresh Raises $36M In Series B+ Round
2016-04-28T11:01:11.975853-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tencent-backed-missfresh-raises-36m-in-series-b-round-20160428383/
Beijing-based fresh produce e-commerce mobile app MissFresh has reportedly raised RMB230 million (US$36 million) series B+ round of financing led by a Chinese investment firm, according to Chinese media reports. China Growth Capital participated in the round.
China Growth Capital Leads $34M Series A+ Round In Diyi Chedai
2016-04-12T14:52:15.346553-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/china-growth-capital-leads-34m-series-a-round-in-diyi-chedai-20160412822/
China Growth Capital has led a RMB217 million (US$34 million) series A+ round in Diyi Chedai, a Shanghai-based auto lending O2O (online-to-offline) start-up, according to Chinese media reports.
Piramal Ent, Dutch Pension Fund To Invest $132M In Essel Green Energy
2016-03-30T17:02:09.807290-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/piramal-ent-dutch-pension-fund-to-invest-132m-in-essel-green-energy-20160330474/
Piramal Enterprises (PEL) and Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management will invest $132 million in Essel Green Energy Private Ltd, the solar business arm of Essel Group. Essel Green Energy currently owns 160 megawatt (MW) of solar assets in four states of India, of which 110 MW is operational and 50 MW is currently under execution, Piramal Enterprises said in a statement on Tuesday.
With the fresh round of investment, Essel Group plans to ramp up its solar power capacity to 1,000 MW in the next two-three years. Founded by Subhash Chandra in 1976, Essel group has business interests in media, packaging, entertainment, technology-enabled services, infrastructure development and education.
“We see great potential in green energy as a segment. Given the government’s focus on non-conventional energy and Essel Infra’s strong track record, we are confident that the investment will yield good results,” said Jayesh Desai, co-head, structured investments group, Piramal Enterprises.
Celigo Closes $8M In Growth Equity Funding
2016-03-18T11:00:24.410141-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/celigo-closes-8m-in-growth-equity-funding-20160318766/
Investment from TVC Capital to accelerate sales and marketing expansion concurrent with the launch of Celigo's integrator.io platform, a scalable, secure and robust integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) for cloud ecosystems.
Catterton Pumps Up Bodytech With Significant Investment
2016-03-14T18:00:17.697934-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/catterton-pumps-up-bodytech-with-significant-investment-20160314552/
Bodytech Corporation ("Bodytech"), the second-largest gym company in Latin America, today announced a significant growth capital investment by L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the world.
Panakès Partners SGR Launches Its First Venture Capital Fund Dedicated To European Medtech Startups
2016-03-06T11:30:17.925423-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/panakes-partners-sgr-launches-its-first-venture-capital-fund-dedicated-to-european-medtech-startups-20160306030/
At the end of 2015, Panakès Partners SGR SpA has obtained the required authorization by the competent authorities and has launched its first Fund, Panakès Fund I.
TVM Capital Healthcare Registers New EM-focused Fund Under DIFC’s Qualified Investor Fund Regime
2016-03-03T15:30:18.684395-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/tvm-capital-healthcare-registers-new-em-focused-fund-under-difcs-qualified-investor-fund-regime-20160303898/
Specialist private equity firm TVM Capital Healthcare Partners has registered a new emerging markets-focused fund under the Qualified Investor Fund regime (QIF) established by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
One Equity Partners Acquires All Metro Health Care Services
2016-03-03T09:00:12.797642-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/one-equity-partners-acquires-all-metro-health-care-services-20160303850/
Nautic Partners has completed the sale of All Metro Health Care Services, Inc. (All Metro) to private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP).
VTF Capital Looks Beyond Sin City For Commerce Startups
2016-03-02T10:00:12.250575-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/vtf-capital-looks-beyond-sin-city-for-commerce-startups-20160302798/
Started by Zappos chief executive Tony Hsieh, Zach Ware, Will Young, and Fred Mossler in 2012, the original intent of what’s now VTF Capital was to support the Las Vegas technology ecosystem. However, the team naturally progressed toward “what provided the most value to companies and brought the most value based on our experience.”
Wang Joins China Minsheng Financial As CEO
2016-02-27T17:30:10.976169-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/wang-joins-china-minsheng-financial-as-ceo-20160227627/
The private equity executive and former Goldman banker plans to expand the firm by seizing new economy opportunities.
Austin Startup Vyopta Nets $5M Series A From AVX Partners
2016-02-25T17:30:19.362659-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/austin-startup-vyopta-nets-5m-series-a-from-avx-partners-20160225527/
Austin, TX-based Vyopta, which provides a video conferencing system dashboard for businesses, has raised $5 million as the startup seeks to expand its reach.
Venture Capital Investment In Grand Rapids Hits A Record High
2016-02-21T09:30:26.769602-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capital-investment-in-grand-rapids-hits-a-record-high-20160221311/
Grand Rapids, Michigan mark the highest record in venture capital investment in 2015. A venture capital firm based in the largest city of West Michigan scored a 20% increase from previous year.
PE Funds May Form Consortium To Buy Stake In Catholic Syrian Bank
2016-02-05T11:07:26.937262-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pe-funds-may-form-consortium-to-buy-stake-in-catholic-syrian-bank-20160205538/
<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">Global and domestic private equity investors are in talks to form a consortium to acquire around 25-35 per cent stake in Thrissur-based </span>Catholic Syrian Bank<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;"> (CSB), as per </span>a report<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;"> in </span><span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">The Economic Times</span><span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">.</span>
HIG Closes Sale Of Media Properties Stake
2016-02-04T10:09:23.309496-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/hig-closes-sale-of-media-properties-stake-20160204473/
<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">H.I.G. Growth Partners (“H.I.G. Growth”), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global private equity investment firm, announced the sale of its holdings in Media Properties Holdings (“MPH”) to private equity backed Cannella Response Television (“CRT”), a major innovator in long-form direct response (DRTV) television media. MPH operates the nation’s top automated TV advertising platformAdMore, as well as TV commercials provider REVShare and its proprietary network of more than 1,700 local broadcast stations, national cable networks and cable systems.</span><br style="line-height: 18.9091px;" />
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Growth Period For Private Equity Predicted
2016-02-01T13:17:43.577874-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/growth-period-for-private-equity-predicted-20160201278/
<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">This year will be a strong one for the private equity market, according to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC), an advocacy and communications organization for the private equity and growth capital investment industry based in Washington, D.C.</span>
Private Equity Gets New Top Lobbyist As PEGCC Names Sommers CEO
2016-01-28T15:56:10.530867-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-gets-new-top-lobbyist-as-pegcc-names-sommers-ceo-1-20160128153/
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Mike Sommers, who was chief of staff to former House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, will become chief executive officer of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council next month, according to a statement Wednesday from the Washington-based advocacy group. Sommers replaces Steve Judge, who left the position in August. The PEGCC, started in 2007, represents more than 35 private equity firms as well as 19 law and accounting firms in the...
PEGCC Top Ten Private Equity Trends For 2016, Powered By EY
2016-01-28T13:58:59.791680-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pegcc-top-ten-private-equity-trends-for-2016-powered-by-ey-20160128142/
“The research conducted by EY shows an interplay of factors, including the current high-valuation landscape, the effects of an increased regulatory environment, and the divergence of investment strategies in the private equity industry,” said Bronwyn Bailey, PEGCC Vice President of Research. “Our team worked to distill this information into analysis that we believe will track with the private equity activities over the next year.” “These are the key trends that will shape the dynamics impacting private equity investment in 2016,” said James Maloney, PEGCC Vice President of Public Affairs. “We polled top executives at both larger firms and smaller firms...
Top 10 Private Equity Trends In 2016
2016-01-27T17:20:17.328945-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/top-10-private-equity-trends-in-2016-20160127102/
<p style="line-height: 18.9091px;">New research released Monday by the Private Equity Growth Capital Council shows an interplay of factors that will influence private equity activity over the next 12 months. These include the current high-valuation landscape, the effects of an increased regulatory environment and the divergence of investment strategies in the private equity sector.</p>
Private Equity Gets New Top Lobbyist As PEGCC Names Sommers CEO
2016-01-27T11:27:37.857274-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-gets-new-top-lobbyist-as-pegcc-names-sommers-ceo-20160127058/
<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">Mike Sommers, who was chief of staff to former House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, will become chief executive officer of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council next month, according to a statement Wednesday from the Washington-based advocacy group. Sommers replaces Steve Judge, who left the position in August.</span>
PEGCC Top Ten Private Equity Trends For 2016
2016-01-26T14:41:50.632670-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pegcc-top-ten-private-equity-trends-for-2016-20160126999/
<p>he Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC) released their Top 10 Private Equity Trends for 2016, forecasting private equity investment, regulatory implications, GP/LP relations, and portfolio company operations. The PEGCC’s forecast is based on a study conducted by EY in late 2015.</p>
<p>“The research conducted by EY shows an interplay of factors, including the current high-valuation landscape, the effects of an increased regulatory environment, and the divergence of investment strategies in the private equity industry,” said Bronwyn Bailey, PEGCC Vice President of Research. “Our team worked to distill this information into analysis that we believe will track with the private equity activities over the next year.”</p>
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Pritzker Group And Other Wealthy Families Skip PE Firms To Invest Directly
2016-01-26T12:12:10.185045-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pritzker-group-and-other-wealthy-families-skip-pe-firms-to-invest-directly-20160126991/
Traditionally, wealthy families served as limited partners in private equity firms, which in turn backed portfolio companies. But over the last several years, family offices have begun hiring private...
Pritzker Group And Other Family Offices Skip PE Firms To Invest Directly
2016-01-22T13:18:21.432574-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pritzker-group-and-other-family-offices-skip-pe-firms-to-invest-directly-20160122921/
<p style="line-height: 18.9091px;">Traditionally, wealthy families served as limited partners in private equity firms, which in turn backed portfolio companies. But over the last several years, family offices have begun hiring private equity professionals so they can invest in portfolio companies directly.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.9091px;">Not only do family offices gain more control over their investments, but they also skip the management fees previously paid to PE firms. Direct investing is expected to continue. “Family offices are staffing up their capabilities to invest directly,” says Paul Carbone, managing partner, Pritzker Group. “There is evidence to suggest that this is where a number of family offices are headed.”</p>
The Tax Treatment Of Carried Interest
2016-01-21T16:14:51.780655-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/the-tax-treatment-of-carried-interest-20160121881/
While giving a history of carried interest — Venetian merchants retaining a “carry” for the risks incurred on a voyage to deliver goods — the Board fails to note that private equity, real estate, and venture capital investors also take on considerable risk in their investments. It is only when the private equity entrepreneurial risks are successful and long-held capital assets — such as over 3,000 private equity-backed companies in the U.S. — lead to a significant profit, that carried interest is realized. In essence, once investors (limited partners) succeed, then private equity general partners succeed — in that order. Why do so many private equity-backed companies prosper?
Venture Capital Veteran Steve Murray Joins Revolution Growth As Partner
2016-01-20T11:17:27.203108-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/venture-capital-veteran-steve-murray-joins-revolution-growth-as-partner-20160120812/
Today, Revolution Growth, the D.C.-based VC firm co-founded by Steve Case, Ted Leonsis and Donn Davis, announced that it is welcoming Steve Murray, a 20-year veteran of Softbank, who has overseen investments in a range of breakout companies, most recently backing Fitbit, xAd and Kabbage.
Family Offices Exert More Control In Direct Deals
2016-01-20T10:47:04.834169-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/family-offices-exert-more-control-in-direct-deals-20160120793/
<p style="line-height: 18.9091px;">While family offices are known for making co-investments with private equity firms, a rising number are cutting out the middleman and management fees. “In the past, family offices tended to invest more passively with managers and they lost a lot of money due to the financial crisis of 2008,” said Irwin Latner, a partner in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group with Pepper Hamilton, which specializes in counseling family offices.</p>
As Israel's Tech Sector Booms, Its Pension Funds Miss Out
2016-01-19T14:34:22.067938-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/as-israels-tech-sector-booms-its-pension-funds-miss-out-reuters-20160119733/
Israel’s pension funds are facing calls to invest more in the country’s thriving high-tech sector, with complaints growing that the Israeli public is missing out while foreign investors reap the returns of the country’s technology boom.
Committed: New Mexico Anchors Seed Fund Of Funds
2016-01-15T16:39:09.020729-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/committed-new-mexico-anchors-seed-fund-of-funds-20160115637/
<p style="line-height: 20.8px;">The New Mexico State Investment Council is planning to be the anchor investor for a roughly $20 million fund of funds that will back firms targeting early-stage and microcap businesses in the state.</p>
<p style="line-height: 20.8px;">The fund, New Mexico Catalyst Fund LP, is expected to launch by March as one of the few funds of funds focused on New Mexico startups. It will address the funding needs of fledgling companies by backing funds that support startups spawned from incubators and pushing technologies developed in universities to market.</p>
PE Funds Set To Extend Investment Spree In Real Estate
2016-01-06T11:32:51.880948-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pe-funds-set-to-extend-investment-spree-in-real-estate-20160106103/
With cash flows from projects remaining weak, developers went on an aggressive fund-raising drive in 2015. According to data from VCCEdge, which tracks investments, PE funds in 2015 invested nearly $2.77 billion in real estate projects and companies across 81 deals, against $2.1 billion in 2014 through 90 deals.
H.I.G. Growth Partners Completes Sale Of Lancope Inc.
2015-12-29T17:00:17.619969-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/hig-growth-partners-completes-sale-of-lancope-inc-20151229901/
H.I.G. Growth Partners ("H.I.G. Growth"), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global private equity investment firm, announces the sale of its investment in
Top 28 Fintech Investors In Europe
2015-12-29T16:23:26.528473-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/top-28-fintech-investors-in-europe-20151229891/
Global investment in financial technology ventures, or fintechs, tripled to US$12.21 billion in 2014, according to Accenture, a clear indication that the financial sector is poised to be disrupted by new entrants.
Private Equity Benefits Californians
2015-12-24T14:00:14.152320-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-benefits-californians-20151224733/
With this number, there is no question that the asset class has helped secure pension benefits for California’s 1.7 million current and future retirees. And, in so doing, private equity has also benefited every taxpayer in California. Yet, long before the data release, critics of the private equity industry were drumming up controversy over the profit sharing arrangement, known as carried interest. But the critics missed the point. Contrary to the political rhetoric, carried interest is not a fee paid by investors. Rather, carried interest is a profits interest – typically 20 percent – to which private equity general partners...
Horizon Technology Finance Leads $12M Venture Loan Facility For Digital Signal Corporation
2015-12-23T18:30:12.157610-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/horizon-technology-finance-leads-12m-venture-loan-facility-for-digital-signal-corporation-20151223711/
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries, today announced it has led a $12 million venture loan facility for Digital Signal Corporation.
Company Shares Of The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) Drops By -0.45%
2015-12-21T18:00:16.926441-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/company-shares-of-the-carlyle-group-lp-nasdaqcg-drops-by-045-20151221536/
The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) has lost 0.45% during the past week and dropped 10.65% in the last 4 weeks. The shares are however, negative as compared to the S&P 500 for the past week with a loss of 0.11%. The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) has underperformed the index by 6.92% in the last 4 weeks. Investors should watch out for further signals and trade with caution. The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) witnessed a decline in the market cap on Friday as its shares dropped 2.01% or 0.32 points. After the session commenced at $16, the stock reached the...
Mylen India Growth Capital Raises Its First Fund Of $100M
2015-12-21T17:30:23.389975-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/mylen-india-growth-capital-raises-its-first-fund-of-100m-20151221527/
Mylen India Growth Capital has raised its first fund, of $100 million to invest in mid-size listed Indian companies. It was started a year ago by Gulpreet Kohli, who spent 14 years with private equity firm ChrysCapital. Ashish Dhawan, who founded ChrysCapital, has also invested in Mylen, according to a... Read more »
Singapore: Axiom Asia Private Capital Raises $391M For Fourth Fund Of Funds
2015-12-18T10:30:15.178545-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/singapore-axiom-asia-private-capital-raises-391m-for-fourth-fund-of-funds-20151218359/
Axiom currently manages three private equity funds of funds, with total commitments of over $2.5b. Axiom's first fund was closed in 2006 at $440m, second fund was closed in 2010 at $950m, while the third fund closed in 2012 at $1.15b.
Crown Capital Provides $25M In Funding To PenEquity Realty
2015-12-17T11:59:15.676690-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/crown-capital-provides-25m-in-funding-to-penequity-realty-20151217274/
Crown Capital Partners Inc., which provides growth capital to successful mid-market companies, today announced the closing of a $25 million, 10-year term loan with PenEquity Realty Corporation, a privately owned, full-service real estate company focused on commercial shopping centres in Ontario.
Hong Kong: Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao considering HK IPO
2015-12-11T16:30:16.281405-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/hong-kong-chinese-hotpot-chain-haidilao-considering-hk-ipo-20151211957/
Sichuan Haidilao Catering, the Chinese hotpot chain offering free manicures to waiting customers, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) which is estimated to generate proceeds in the range of $300 million. Citing people familiar with the affair, Bloomberg reported that the Beijing-based restaurant operator has held talks with investment banks about... Read more »
SnapLogic Raises $37.5 Million To Help Legacy Data Play Nicely In The Cloud
2015-12-11T16:20:11.766245-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/snaplogic-raises-375-million-to-help-legacy-data-play-nicely-in-the-cloud-20151211952/
<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Investors include Microsoft and Silver Lake Waterman, the growth capital arm of Silver Lake along with existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Ignition Partners and Triangle Peak Partners. Today’s investment brings the total to $96.3 million.</span>
Valuations Fail to Deter Private Equity Investors
2015-12-11T11:30:31.559084-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/valuations-fail-to-deter-private-equity-investors-20151211911/
High fees, $1.3 trillion in unspent capital, and soaring valuations—nothing has dampened investor appetite for unlisted equity.
PE funds increasingly looking for buyout deals in India
2015-12-09T10:00:52.498807-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/pe-funds-increasingly-looking-for-buyout-deals-in-india-20151209733/
“It provides fund managers with greater control on their exits. Globally, too, in the US and Europe, PE deals are generally control deals. Over the last 15 years, even the Indian PE industry has matured enough to do control deals.”
Canada » Walter Capital Partners launches with initial $100 mln commitment
2015-12-09T09:00:16.573479-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/canada-walter-capital-partners-launches-with-initial-100-mln-commitment-20151209729/
MONTREAL, Dec. 7, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – The Walter Group of Companies is proud to announce the launch of Walter Capital Partners, a private equity firm operating out of Montreal. The Walter Group, through Walter Financial, is allocating an initial $100 million to the newly created firm in order to support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses. Additional capital will be contributed by other sources, including the Managing Partners, who will also invest in the transactions. “The Walter Group has enjoyed over six decades of success, fuelled notably by the performance of Walter Surface Technologies. This has enabled us...
Africa PE Insider: Educating Investors About African Private Equity
2015-12-07T14:00:20.251363-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/africa-pe-insider-educating-investors-about-african-private-equity-20151207627/
African private equity attracts a lot of attention, but its weight in the global private equity market is still small. Last year, funds focusing on the region raised $4.2 billion, over twice the annual average of the preceding five years, according to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association. But global private equity flows totaled $486 billion in 2014, according to Preqin, meaning that the African market represents less than 1 percent of the total.
Riverstone commits up to $250 mln to Rover Petroleum
2015-12-01T12:46:05.630931-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/riverstone-commits-up-to-250-mln-to-rover-petroleum-20151201353/
<span style="line-height: 18.9091px;">Riverstone Holdings LLC announced today that Rover Petroleum, LLC, a newly-formed Dallas-based oil and gas company, has received an equity commitment of up to $250 million from funds managed by Riverstone and additional amounts from the Company’s management team.</span>
Deepak Parekh’s son Siddharth Parekh launches $200 mn private equity fund
2015-11-30T18:30:16.769952-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/deepak-parekhs-son-siddharth-parekh-launches-200-mn-private-equity-fund-20151130332/
Siddharth Parekh has launched private equity fund Paragon Partners with his friend Sumeet Nindrajog
Lighter Capital Closes $9M B Round, Raises $100M to Lend to Tech Firms
2015-11-30T10:10:42.105282-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/lighter-capital-closes-9m-b-round-raises-100m-to-lend-to-tech-firms-20151130266/
Lighter Capital raises $100 million, aiming to bring the best of both worlds to equity and debt financing.
CalPERS discloses private equity investment fees: $1.1 billion
2015-11-25T15:30:14.247300-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/calpers-discloses-private-equity-investment-fees-11-billion-20151125158/
Long-awaited disclosure follows criticism of pension fundCalPERS defends costs, says investments are paying offProfit sharing represents lion’s share of expenses … Click to Continue »
Private equity interest remains thin in manufacturing sector
2015-11-24T14:30:14.143550-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/private-equity-interest-remains-thin-in-manufacturing-sector-20151124033/
Most investors continue to shy away from the long investment cycle, remain sceptical about the industrial economy An analysis of the top 40 PE deals this year shows that there have been hardly any investments in the manufacturing sector as most investors continue to shy away from the long investment cycle and remain sceptical about improvement in the industrial economy in India. Most investors continue to bet on consumption driven sectors with consumer technology firms remaining top picks. The gestation period of investments in the manufacturing sector is long and private equity investors remain reluctant to put...
Carlyle Cardinal Ireland Invests in Abtran, an Irish Business Process Management Company
2015-11-24T13:30:13.924155-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/carlyle-cardinal-ireland-invests-in-abtran-an-irish-business-process-management-company-20151124029/
Carlyle executives share their views and expertise on a range of investment, public policy and economic matters through podcasts, op-eds, policy papers, TV interviews, speeches and presentations. We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business practice and creates long-term value for our investors. Abtran is one of Ireland’s largest providers of customer and business process management services, employing over 2,000 people in Cork and Dublin. Established in 1997, the company has a proven capability in delivering transformative service solutions to public and private sector clients across multiple sectors. Abtran’s existing management team, including CEO Michael Fitzgerald and...
How private equity industry can play a crucial role in development of SMEs
2015-11-20T09:30:17.543739-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/how-private-equity-industry-can-play-a-crucial-role-in-development-of-smes-20151120812/
Access to traditional bank financing is often not available due to lack of collateral or due to limited operating history. Traditional banks in India are reluctant to lend to this segment because credit appraisal is difficult, reliable financial information is not available and smaller loans are less profitable. There have been some encouraging recent developments in the area of SME debt finance. Some new generation Non-Banking Finance Companies are beginning to fill the void left by banks. These NBFCs leverage modern IT systems and make credit appraisal decisions based on deep understanding of business verticals and local markets. The upcoming...
Are private equity investments worth the risk? CalPERS to weigh pros and cons
2015-11-16T12:34:53.015763-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/are-private-equity-investments-worth-the-risk-calpers-to-weigh-pros-and-cons-20151116507/
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has devoted about $28 billion, or nearly 10% of its total portfolio, to private equity deals. The California Public Employees' Retirement System has devoted about $28 billion, or nearly 10% of its total portfolio, to private equity deals. The nation's largest public pension fund will take a deep look Monday into its private equity investments, against a backdrop of growing criticism over the risky and controversial sector. Yet the segment's performance has been subpar compared with its risks, as measured by its benchmark. Those investments earned a seemingly healthy 8.9% last year, but that...
The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) Short Interest Update
2015-11-11T16:12:52.999652-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/the-carlyle-group-lp-nasdaqcg-short-interest-update-20151111270/
The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG), According to the latest information the short interest in The Carlyle Group L.P. – Common Units shot up by 8.2% or 52,344 shares. The final shorts are 0.9% of the total floated shares. The positions increased from 640,938 shares on October 15,2015 to 693,282 on October 30,2015. According to the per-day average trading of 675,775 shares, the days to cover are 1. The information was released by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc (FINRA) on November 10th. The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) witnessed a decline in the market cap on Tuesday as its shares dropped...
$0.57 Earnings Per Share Expected for The Carlyle Group This Quarter (NYSE:CG)
2015-11-09T14:43:34.996139-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/057-earnings-per-share-expected-for-the-carlyle-group-this-quarter-nysecg-20151109101/
Equities analysts expect that The Carlyle Group (NYSE:CG) will post earnings of $0.57 per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Six analysts have made estimates for The Carlyle Group’s earnings, with estimates ranging from $0.33 to $1.15. The Carlyle Group posted earnings per share of $0.56 in the same quarter last year, which indicates a positive year-over-year growth rate of 1.8%. The firm is expected to announce its next earnings report on Wednesday, February 10th. According to Zacks, analysts expect that The Carlyle Group will report full year earnings of $1.50 per share for the current fiscal year,...
KKR, Chernin Group to create platform to invest in Asian media firms
2015-11-03T13:41:27.597717-05:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/kkr-chernin-group-to-create-platform-to-invest-in-asian-media-firms-20151103702/
KKR will commit $300 million to the investment platform, called Emerald Media, while Chernin Group will act as a minority co-investor
Africa Private Equity Insider: A Bubble? Far From it
2015-10-29T16:47:38.911440-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/africa-private-equity-insider-a-bubble-far-from-it-20151029508/
But buyouts are only one slice of the African private equity market, and funds looking to diversify into Africa have more to worry about than the potential pricing risks posed by their competition. “You always have competition,” Romain Py, executive head of transactions with African Infrastructure Investment Managers, told AFKInsider.
Company Shares of The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) Drops by -2.36%
2015-10-26T17:37:48.666410-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/company-shares-of-the-carlyle-group-lp-nasdaqcg-drops-by-236-20151026337/
The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) has dropped 2.36% during the past week, however, the bigger picture is still very bullish; the shares have posted positive gains of 3.59% in the last 4 weeks. The shares are however, negative as compared to the S&P 500 for the past week with a loss of 4.34%. The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) has underperformed the index by 3.59% in the last 4 weeks. Investors should watch out for further signals and trade with caution. The company shares have dropped -36.13% from its 1 Year high price. On May 4, 2015, the shares registered...
Limited Partners Group Seeks Feedback on Fee-Disclosure Guidelines
2015-10-26T17:06:48.576770-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/limited-partners-group-seeks-feedback-on-fee-disclosure-guidelines-20151026322/
The Institutional Limited Partners Association is seeking comments on its latest draft for a set of standards outlining how private equity firms should disclose their fees and expenses. The private equity industry doesn’t have clear consensus yet governing how firms should disclose fees, making it difficult for many limited partners to have strong oversight over their managers. A push for uniform standards challenges a long-held industry opinion that varying levels of transparency between managers is justified as agreements between sophisticated parties havenât required the same detail of disclosure. However, heightened scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission over private equity...
Swiss Mobile-First Insurance Broker Knip Picks Up $15.7M Series B
2015-10-26T16:38:42.647624-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/swiss-mobile-first-insurance-broker-knip-picks-up-157m-series-b-20151026297/
The digitisation of legacy industries shows no signs of slowing and nor does the enthusiasm of VCs for startups doing just that. Knip, the Swiss ‘mobile-first’ digital insurance broker, has closed a $15.7 million Series B round led by U.S.-based Route 66 Ventures.
Lindsay Goldberg Hires Former Morgan Stanley PE Exec Eric Fry
2015-10-23T15:32:36.381048-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/lindsay-goldberg-hires-former-morgan-stanley-pe-exec-eric-fry-20151023244/
Fry has more than 22 years of private investing experience and most recently was a Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s global private equity group, according to a press release. He joined Morgan Stanley in 1989, its private equity group, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, in 1991 and was named a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley in 2001. “Having known Eric for many years and worked with him closely, Bob and I are excited to have him join our firm,” said Alan Goldberg, co-founder and CEO of Lindsay Goldberg. “Eric’s strong investing expertise and his background are an excellent fit with our...
Company Shares of The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) Rally 1.19%
2015-10-19T16:58:45.839953-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/company-shares-of-the-carlyle-group-lp-nasdaqcg-rally-119-20151019924/
Shares of The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) appreciated by 1.19% during the past week but lost 2.45% on a 4-week basis. The shares have outperformed the S&P 500 by 0.29% in the past week but underperformed the index by 6.05% in the last 4 weeks. The company shares have dropped -32.74% from its 1 Year high price. On May 4, 2015, the shares registered one year high at $31.88 and the one year low was seen on Oct 2, 2015. The 50-Day Moving Average price is $19.39 and the 200 Day Moving Average price is recorded at $25.73.The Carlyle Group...
California Treasurer Seeks Laws on Private Equity Fee Disclosures
2015-10-13T16:57:27.994513-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/california-treasurer-seeks-laws-on-private-equity-fee-disclosures-20151013538/
California State Treasurer John Chiang called for state legislation to force private equity firms to disclose clearly all fees borne by its public pension funds. He urged the country’s two largest pension funds, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and California State Teachers’ Retirement System, to join him in the push for laws dictating a minimum level of detail on how fees should be documented. “Pension funds and other limited partners pay excessive fees to private equity firms and do not have sufficient visibility into the nature and amount of those fees,” said a letter penned by Mr. Chiang to...
FilmTrack Raises $10M In Growth Capital From Wellington, Silicon Valley Bank
2015-10-09T13:43:12.595382-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/filmtrack-raises-10m-in-growth-capital-from-wellington-silicon-valley-bank-20151009358/
FilmTrack streamlines the complex intellectual property management lifecycle with its flexible and powerful cloud-based platform. Its applications suite spans sales, finance and legal functions and is available from any connected computer or device.
Large Outflow of Money Witnessed in The Carlyle Group L.P.
2015-10-05T16:00:48.167317-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/large-outflow-of-money-witnessed-in-the-carlyle-group-lp-20151005042/
The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) managed to stay afloat and traded higher with an addition of 0.05 point or 0.3% at $16.57. The money flow data is a negative $(-0.24) million with $0.09 million in upticks and $0.33 million in downticks. The intraday up/down ratio came in at 0.29. The shares have seen -9.85% change for the week in its share price.From the data available, it was found that a block transaction occurred during the course of trading. For it, the aggregated worth of the upticks was $0 million and the combined worth of the downticks was $0.27, Million, leading...
Octopus Unveils New $140M Fund
2015-10-05T14:20:35.434770-04:00https://www.thetrustedinsight.com/investment-news/octopus-unveils-new-140m-fund-20151005017/
Venture capital investor Octopus Ventures, part of the Octopus Group, today announced the launch of the $140M Octopus Zenith Opportunities II LP, aimed at providing growth capital to successful fast-growing later-stage companies across Europe. The fund is dedicated to follow on investments into existing companies within the Octopus portfolio, as well as having the opportunity to back later stage high growth businesses new to Octopus.