Francisco Partners

M&A wrap: FP, Frank Banker, Siris Capital, L Brands, AMC, Ardian, AEI, GI, Wellspring, GTCR

Francisco Partners, led by co-founder Dipanjan “DJ” Deb, raises $10 billion across three funds. Siris Capital founder Frank Baker gives $1 million to Spelman College, as private equity leaders focus on philanthropy. Movie theater chain AMC casts doubt on its future. Deal news from AEI, GI and GTCR.

By Demitri Diakantonis

June 4

Private equity

Last chance to nominate Rising Stars of Private Equity 2020

Nominations due May 22 for Rising Stars of Private Equity 2020. Last year, Sophia Popova of Summit Partners was named. Who should be on our list now? Who is excelling during the coronavirus pandemic?

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

May 21

Private equity

M&A wrap: Amazon, Deliveroo, Quantum Energy, GTCR, Thompson Street, NewSpring, FP, Bregal Sagemount, Summit

Rising Stars of Private Equity nominations due May 22. Quantum is reportedly raising a new fund to target distressed energy companies. PE News from GTCR and Thompson Street.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

May 14

Private equity

M&A wrap: Bregal Sagemount, FP, Summit, Palladium, CenterOak, Riverside, Nixon Peabody

Rising Stars of Private Equity nominations due May 22. Dealmakers weigh in on Work From Home and Social Distancing. PE news from Palladium and CenterOak.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

May 11

Private equity fundraising

PE fundraising scorecard: Altaris, FP, KKR, Mesirow

Altaris Health, Francisco Partners, KKR Special Situations and Mesirow Financial are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

April 17

Private equity

M&A wrap: Rockwood Equity, Francisco Partners, Zoll Medical, Stifel, Most Influential Women, Evergreen, Gryphon

Mergers & Acquisitions announces 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, with leading dealmakers on the list, such as Kate Faust of Rockwood Equity. FP and Evergreen lead buyout of LogMeln. Gryphon raises second junior debt fund.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

December 17

Investment banking

M&A wrap: William Blair, DuPont, Intel, Francisco Partners, Avante, Rockwood, Most Influential Women

Mergers & Acquisitions announces 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, with leading dealmakers on the list, such as Shay Brokemond of William Blair. More deal news from Intel, Cineworld, Apax and Thoma Bravo.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

December 16

Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

Megan Austin Karlen of Francisco Partners named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

"I was the first person hired into a specialized function."

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

December 13

Private equity firms

M&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Apttus, NY Yankees, RLDatix, 3i, VSS, Vestar

Frank Holland, CEO of Thoma Bravo -backed artificial intelligence company Apttus, talks to Mergers & Acquisitions about growth prospects and exit strategy.The Yankees have a chance to win the ALDS. More PE-related news from RLDatix, 3i and Vestar.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 7

Retailers

M&A wrap: Forever 21, Blackstone, Siemens, FP, Adams Street, Balance Point, Carlyle, VSS

Forever 21 goes bamkrupt. Blackstone invests in logistics real estate. PE firms turn to lending. Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

September 30