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River Associates Exceeds Target for Sixth Fund

River Associate raised $222M in commitments thanks to limited partners who are looking at the lower middle market as their sweet spot

Today’s Transactions:
KKR Invests $150M in Online Photography Co

Noah Advisors and Barclays plc advised Fotolia and KKR, respectively

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India's Piramal Healthcare Spends $635M on U.S. Pharma Consultant

Providence Equity Partners found a buyer for its portfolio company Decision Resources Group

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Vinci Capital Acquires Swiss Radar Manufacturer

Jerry Sturgill, managing director at investment bank Headwaters MB, led the sell-side adviser team

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KPS Shows Penchant for Buying German

This year, KPS has done deals with three well-known German firms: Bosch, Daimler and most recently, ThyssenKrupp

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Raising the Stakes

Madison Capital Funding recent partnership with Apollo Investment Corp. underscores the trend toward larger hold sizes in middle-market lending

Intergrowth Sneak Peek: Anil Makhija

Policy makers are constantly hearing from the SBA and large corporations, so Makhija asks the middle market: What do we got?

3Qs With...

Alexander Pietruska, Carlyle Group's head of global financial services in Europe, Middle East and Africa

While I've Got You...

Private equity firms need to create websites that foster engagement and entice sellers

Creative Financing

In a tightened market, lenders help customers find alternative financing

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