KPS Capital

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"I know firsthand how difficult it is to navigate the unknown."

Carlyle Eupe, Bain Capital Tech and Square Mile are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

KPS, which backs the Life Fitness brand, raises two funds. Blackstone buys the Bellagio. Lower mid-market PE firm Everglades launches. Stifel teams up with VC crowdfunder. Deadline to submit nominations for the 2020 edition of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A extended until Oct. 17.

Apollo and KPS Capital also completed notable acquisitions in the first six months of 2019.

Great Hill backs Broadway online ticket platform. Goldman buys United Capital. Advent, Golden Gate, make deals.

Edgewell acquires Harry's. KPS purchases Life Fitness. Perrigo buys Ranir.

KPS buys treadmill maker Life Fitness. TPG raises new tech fund. Arsenal backs behavioral health services company.

"Act like an owner from day one. Even in a junior role, treat every dollar that you considering investing as if it were your own."

Soundcore Capital Partners, which invests in lower middle-market companies in the manufacturing, business services and specialty distribution sectors, has raised $350 million for its second fund.