Private-Equity Tech Titans Face Off With New Funds
Two of the largest technology-focused private-equity firms are competing to raise money for what would be their biggest funds, ratcheting up an already heated race for buyouts in the industry......»»
Capitol Report: Debt-wielding private-equity firms want bailout funds; advocates argue they’re undeserving
As the Trump administration works to stand up the largest economic relief effort in American history, the stage is set for a debate over just what kind of companies should be eligible for generous government loans......»»
A Ray of Hope in Dark Times
Real estate tech reported that private equity firms invested $8 million in 2010, and more than $100 billion in 2019. Wow! This is good news/bad news. The bad news is that tran.....»»
San Diego dashboard-video tech company to double Boston team
A 20-year-old video telematics company recently acquired by a private equity firm is planning on doubling its Massachusetts workforce in the next months, after doubling the amount of space it rents in Framingham earlier this year. San Diego, Cal.....»»
Company with KC ties sells to new private equity firm
A tech company with Kansas City ties has sold to New York-based private equity firm Veritas Capital. Edcentric, whose portfolio includes Kansas City-based iModules and Buffalo, N.Y.-based Campus Labs, previously was owned by New York-based private e.....»»
Return of the MAC? Coronavirus could be the new negotiating leverage in deals
The coronavirus outbreak could prompt companies and private equity funds to back out of deals.....»»
Mom and Pop Should Be Free to Take a Pass on Private Equity
Although average investors deserve equal access to the funds, the luster has worn off. .....»»
Maryland private equity firm invests in growing Sacramento tech company
A Maryland-based private equity firm has led a $10 million venture capital round by a fast-growing Sacramento technology company......»»
Outside the Box: Private equity sets its sights on booming professional sports
Rules that have forbidden private equity funds from investing in pro sports are being loosened......»»
Equinox wins Silver Lake funds to help take aim at Peloton
Equinox Holdings Inc., the luxury gym operator and majority owner of SoulCycle Inc., clinched a deal for new funding from private equity firm Silver Lake as it competes against rival Peloton... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Private equity jumps as this Texas city experiences a surge in venture funding
A few interesting data points came out on private equity and venture capital this past week as dealmakers settled into the year, giving some perspective on where we’ve been – and where we might be headed. Private equity funds continue to get bigg.....»»
10 things entrepreneurs should know about private equity
I recently attended Merges and Acquisitions East conference in Philadelphia, which is run by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth and attracts private equity funds from around the country speaking about their funds’ invest.....»»
KC firm makes big investment in South African tech company
A Kansas City-based private equity and venture capital firm has made a sizable investment in a South African tech company. Five Elms Capital invested $30 million in Skynamo, which developed a field sales mobile app and cloud-based management pla.....»»
Abu Dhabi plans to sell a $2 billion slice of its private equity book
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is preparing to sell around $2 billion of its stakes in private-equity funds, amid an increasing push toward direct investments by the sovereign wealth fund, people familiar with the matter said......»»
MIR funds $275M multifamily portfolio
Urban American has refinanced a 1,400-unit, $275 million workforce housing portfolio with private equity firm Madison International Realty. The properties are located in prime New York neighborhoods, including Astoria, Wa.....»»
MRI funds $275M multifamily loan
Urban American has refinanced a 1,400-unit workforce housing portfolio with a $275 million loan from private equity firm Madison International Realty. The properties are located in prime New York neig.....»»
Lite-On Semi to dispose of On-Bright shares
Lite-On Semiconductor will sell its stake in On-Bright Electronics by the middle of 2020, when On-Bright is fully acquired by a consortium of private equity funds led by MagiCapital......»»
ElmTree Funds targets $900M in real estate deals in 2020
The Clayton-based real estate private equity firm has a winning formula that will expand in 2020......»»
Private equity will keep on scooping up tech firms in 2020, say experts
Private equity firms have shown a lot of interest of late in Massachusetts technology companies, as shown by a number of six-figure deals that were announced in 2019, and experts say that streak is not likely to stop. In 2019, the total value of pri.....»»
Private equity firms are pushing further into the telecom space
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Why REITs Beat Private Equity Real Estate Funds
Why REITs Beat Private Equity Real Estate Funds.....»»