Tag Archives: Private Equity
EQT’s Record $15.6 Billion Asia Close Signals a New Era for Private Equity in the Region:
(HedgeCo.Net) EQT’s announcement that it has closed its BPEA Private Equity Fund IX at $15.6 billion is more than just a milestone—it is a defining signal of where global private equity capital is heading next. As the largest-ever Asia Pacific-dedicated […]
Thoma Bravo’s $5.1B Medallia Wipeout:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched restructurings in private markets, Thoma Bravo is nearing an agreement to hand control of Medallia to its lenders—marking a $5.1 billion equity wipeout and a stark reminder of the risks embedded in […]
Commodity Traders Post Windfall Gains Amid Iran Conflict-Driven Market Turmoil:
(HedgeCo.Net) The world’s largest commodity trading houses are once again at the center of global financial markets, generating extraordinary profits as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East inject extreme volatility into energy, metals, and shipping markets. The latest flashpoint—escalating conflict […]
KKR’s Megafund Momentum: Are Private Equity Giants Pulling Away for Good?
(HedgeCo.Net) KKR & Co. Inc. has once again captured the attention of institutional investors, reporting a striking 23% gross internal rate of return (IRR) across its North American private equity funds. At a time when capital markets remain uneven and fundraising conditions […]
Anthropic Reportedly Eyeing $800B Valuation:
(HedgeCo.Net) The artificial intelligence arms race has entered a new—and arguably unprecedented—phase. Anthropic, one of the leading frontier AI developers, is reportedly entertaining investment offers that would value the company at a staggering $800 billion. If confirmed, the figure would not only […]
iCapital & Envestnet Expand “UMA” Powerhouse: The Final Mile in Retailizing Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-anticipated convergence between traditional wealth management and alternative investments took a decisive step forward this week, as iCapital and Envestnet announced a sweeping expansion of their strategic partnership. At the core of the announcement is a structural innovation that could reshape the […]
The “Operational Pivot”: S&P Global’s 2026 Private Equity Survey:
(HedgeCo.Net) — A landmark report released this week by S&P Global is signaling a profound shift in the DNA of the private equity industry. According to its 2026 Global Private Equity Survey, 71% of general partners (GPs) now prioritize operational value creation over […]
Court Square Capital Partners Closes $3.8 Billion Fund V:
A Signal of Strength in the Mid-Market Buyout Landscape as Private Equity Navigates a Higher-Rate Era (HedgeCo.Net) Court Square Capital Partners has announced the successful close of its fifth flagship buyout vehicle, raising $3.8 billion in total capital commitments—well above its original target. […]
Blackstone and TPG Finalize Hologic Acquisition:
Private Equity Returns to Scale: (HedgeCo.Net) — In a landmark transaction that underscores the reawakening of large-scale private equity dealmaking, Blackstone and TPG have officially completed their acquisition of Hologic, marking one of the most significant healthcare buyouts of the year. Valued at approximately $79 per […]
H.I.G’s Succession and Strategy: Leadership Transition at $74 Billion Private Markets Giant:
Succession, Scale, and Strategy: Inside the Transition at Private Markets Powerhouse: (HedgeCo.Net) — In a significant leadership transition that reflects both maturity and momentum within the private markets industry, H.I.G. Capital has announced that Co-President Brian Schwartz will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. […]
Intel Reclaims Strategic Control: The $14.2 Billion Buyback from Apollo Global Management Signals a New Era for Semiconductor Financing:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a landmark transaction that underscores the evolving relationship between corporate issuers and private capital, Intel Corporation has agreed to repurchase the 49% equity stake in its Ireland Fab 34 joint venture from Apollo Global Management for $14.2 billion. The deal represents one […]
Paramount’s $81 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Signals a New Era for Event-Driven Investing:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what is quickly becoming one of the most consequential media transactions of the decade, Paramount has reportedly secured $24 billion in equity commitments from a consortium of Gulf sovereign wealth funds to support an $81 billion takeover of Warner […]