The California-based sector-focused growth equity investment firm has secured capital commitments across two complementary funds — its eighth flagship fund, FTV VIII, and a new vehicle for smaller investments, FTV Ascend I.
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FTV Capital completes $4.05B growth equity fundraising
The California-based sector-focused growth equity investment firm has secured capital commitments across two complementary funds — its eighth flagship fund, FTV VIII, and a new vehicle for smaller investments, FTV Ascend I. Read here
Chicago PE firm Vistria raises $3B for new fund
The Illinois-based private equity firm’s Fund V will invest in areas including US health care and financial services, adding to a list of Windy City investors that raised capital in the past year.Read here
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KKR, PSP to buy $2.8B stake in AEP Transmission
American Electric Power Co has agreed to sell a roughly 20% interest in its transmission business to the New York-based investment firm and the Canadian pension plan asset manager.Read here
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Yingling buys aircraft interiors provider GETI
The leading full-service provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul of general aviation aircraft has announced its acquisition of Kansas-based Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.Read here
The global alternative asset manager is considering taking a substantial stake in a bid by the 7-Eleven owners’ bid to take the Japanese convenience store operator private. Read here
Zijin in deal talks with
$6B lithium miner Zangge
The Chinese miner, already a global force in copper and gold, is stepping up its foray into lithium with the potential purchase of a local producer of the battery material. Read here
Taiwan mulls buying more energy from the US
The Asian chipmaking hub aims to fulfill the rising needs of its industries, with the island's government searching for ways to boost ties with the US. Read here
Hong Kong IPO turns Bloks founder into billionaire
Zhu Weisong, chairman of the Chinese toymaker, was catapulted into the ultra-rich ranks after the company’s $215 million debut drew overwhelming demand from investors.Read here
