Private equity firms

M&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Uber, HGGC, Charlesbank, TA, Most Influential Women

Thoma Bravo, led by Orlando Bravo, is reportedly looking to raise a new fund in 2020. Uber buys Chilean online food delivery company. HGGC completes Monotype deal. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

October 11

Private equity fundraising

Thoma Bravo considers raising $15 billion fund in 2020

The firm, led by Thoma Bravo, has announced at least 12 deals in 2019.

October 11

Deal flow

Weekly wrap: Boeing, Oaktree, Satori Capital

Boeing invests in Virgin Galatic. Oaktree backs Shine Medical. Satori takes stake in Pavise Capital.

October 11

Private equity fundraising

PE fundraising scorecard: Alpine, CI Capital, Pharos, Summit

Alpine, CI Capital, Pharos, Sage Equity and Summit Partners are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

October 11

Food and beverage industry

M&A wrap: VMG, Popchips, Akamai, Thoma Bravo, Audax, Most Influential Women

VMG forms new snacks platform with purchase of potato chips maker Popchips. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Akamai buys web security company. Audax and Thoma Bravo involved in deals.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 9

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

Logistics industry

M&A wrap: ICV, Horizon Air, Highview, AEA, DuPont, Huron, Balance Point, Carlyle

ICV Partners backs Horizon Air and sees more deal opportunities in the logistics sector. Highview buys food distributor for schools. More deal news from DuPont and Huron. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 3

Financial services industry

Special reports overview: M&A Mid-Market Awards, Rising Stars, Most Influential Women

Mergers & Acquisitions is currently accepting nominations the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Here's a look at the timelines of our three annual special reports, including M&A Mid-Market Awards and the 2019 Rising Stars of Private Equity.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

October 2

Analytics

M&A wrap: CoStar, STR, Q2, Precision Lender, Apollo, MidCap, PNC, Wynnchurch

CoStar buys hotel analytics firm STR. Q2 makes deal for lending data provider. Apollo-backed MidCap purchases PNC's franchise loan portfolio. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 1

Private equity firms

M&A wrap: Roark, Jimmy John's, Landry's, Adams Street, Balance Point, Carlyle, VSS

PE firms seeking growth, like Adams Street, led by Bill Sacher, turn to lending. Roark and Landry's make restaurant deals. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

September 30