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Grafine Partners Closes on $600M for Inaugural Strategy
Capital has already been deployed in Ascendant Capital Partners, Stanley Capital Partners and the Newcastle Network.
March 28, 2024
Hildred Capital Raises $750M Continuation Fund
The funding permits Hildred to continue ownership of Crown Laboratories and Hyland’s Naturals.
March 28, 2024
Alpine-Backed Axcel Learning Buys KMK Optometry
KMK Optometry offers optometry board exam test preparation and coaching services.
March 28, 2024
Kestra Financial Adds Borger Financial Services
BFS’s financial professionals bring to the platform more than $600 million in client AUM.
March 28, 2024
Flexpoint Ford Makes Majority Investment in Accuserve
Accuserve is a full-service managed repair and home services platform.
March 28, 2024

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Matthew Guill
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Configure Partners
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When to Consider Securities Private Placements for Growth Capital
Arthur Mertes
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How to Spot Warning Signs that a Deal is in Danger
Frank Williamson
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Antitrust Enforcers Rewrite the Rules
John Ingrassia
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Managing Director
American Securities
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How Mid-Market Companies Can Start the DEI Conversation
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Why Becoming a Platform Company is Your Next Best Avenue to Exit
Sabrina Kay
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Fremont Private Investments
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Planning an Acquisition Strategy in Today’s Economy
Ben Thompson
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Thompson LLP
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Three Healthcare Tech Investment Themes to Watch
David Prendergast
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Enhanced Healthcare Partners

Data & Research

Consumer Goods

Francisco Partners’ Acquisition of The Weather Company Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in February

AstraZeneca and Titan International also made deals.
March 6, 2024
Consumer Goods

Sycamore Partners’ Deal for Chico’s FAS Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in January

NewMarket Corp. and Liberty Media Corp. also made acquisitions.
February 6, 2024

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Trending

1.
Restructuring Wave Coming for Private Equity
March 04, 2024
2.
JPMorgan Names Heads of New Sports Investment Banking Team
March 19, 2024
3.
PE Firms Find Comfort in Restaurant Franchises
February 28, 2024
4.
KKR Faces Tough LP Questions Raising $4B Fund
March 12, 2024
5.
Why PE Firms Love Car Washes
March 15, 2024
6.
Flawed Valuations Threaten $1.7T Private Credit Boom
February 28, 2024
7.
PE Firms are Betting Big on Small Businesses
March 22, 2024
8.
Capital Gains Hikes at Center of Biden’s Second-Term Tax Agenda
March 12, 2024