The Boston media buyout firm’s fifth fund reportedly took investments only from investors who had backed one of ABRY’s previous vehicles.
Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has purchased a specialty paper manufacturer for $180 million.
The Canadian early-stage technology firm has closed an oversubscribed venture capital fund, its third since inception.
Roberto Italia, who left the European buyout operation of Henderson Private Capital in late 2004, has joined European private equity group Cinven.
Vladimir Jacimovic, former managing director and founding partner of Crosslink Capital, has joined the veteran venture capital firm.
Abraaj Capital, the Dubai-based buyout firm, is launching its second fund with a target of $500m.
Former executives of the venture lending institution Silicon Valley Bank next week will announce the close of first venture debt fund that will serve early-stage and venture-backed tech and life sciences companies.
Evergreen Pacific Partners hopes to use connections in the Western US and Canada to find deal flow for its new buyout fund.
Montagu Private Equity, the European mid-market private equity firm, has completed the buyout of LEO Animal Health, a Danish maker of animal health products, for around €100m.
Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group has closed its seventh primary fund of funds vehicle on $1.2bn shortly after wrapping up a $1.5bn secondary vehicle.
The private equity energy specialist has named Alex Krueger a managing director in the firm’s Connecticut office.
Troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan announced its MMC Capital private equity unit is to become independent.
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners’ second vehicle will make commitments to US and European buyout, global venture and special situation partnerships.
Atlanta-based Roark Capital enters the institutional private equity world with its first fund, raising $413m in just six months.
The Toronto-based Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Pension has reported a higher-than-expected return on investments for 2004, crediting the boost to private market investments.