private equity

Blackstone Reportedly Weighs Investment in TikTok US
Blackstone Reportedly Weighs Investment in TikTok US
March 30, 2025  |  Social Commerce

The private equity outfit Blackstone reportedly could soon be an investor in TikTok’s American operations. The company is considering a small minority investment in the...

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Thoma Bravo Launches $1.8 Billion Fund for EU Software Firms
Thoma Bravo Launches $1.8 Billion Fund for EU Software Firms
February 25, 2025  |  Investments

Thoma Bravo has closed a fund of 1.8 billion euros ($1.89 billion) dedicated to European software deals. The private equity group announced the fund — its first for...

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Ex-FTC Chair: Private Equity Is Hurting US Health System
Ex-FTC Chair: Private Equity Is Hurting US Health System
January 26, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said private equity firms warrant closer White House attention. Americans face “catastrophic consequences” for America if...

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Private Equity Deals in Europe Jumped 78% in 2024 
Private Equity Deals in Europe Jumped 78% in 2024 
January 12, 2025  |  Partnerships

Europe’s economic loss has appears to have been the private equity sector’s gain. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Jan. 12), private equity (PE)...

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Investment Bankers Banking on an IPO Turnaround in 2025
Investment Bankers Banking on an IPO Turnaround in 2025
January 12, 2025  |  IPO

Investment bankers are reportedly preparing for a dealmaking uptick in equity capital markets this year. Optimism among Wall Street’s banks is being fueled by a...

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Wall Street Reportedly Prepping Private Equity-Fueled IPO Revival
Wall Street Reportedly Prepping Private Equity-Fueled IPO Revival
January 05, 2025  |  IPO

Will 2025 bring about a revival in the initial public offering (IPO) market? As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Jan. 5), it’s a rebound...

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Mastercard Foundation Makes Private Equity Debut With $550 Million Deal
Mastercard Foundation Makes Private Equity Debut With $550 Million Deal
November 26, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The Mastercard Foundation has reportedly established itself as a major institutional investor following a private equity deal. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Nov. 26), the foundation has for years...

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Private Equity Activity in Tech Sector Picks Up Amid VC Pressure
Private Equity Activity in Tech Sector Picks Up Amid VC Pressure
November 13, 2024  |  Markets

Times are reportedly tough for the world of venture capital (VC) and tech startups. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Nov. 13), investors are seeking...

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Report: JPMorgan Chase Says Private-Equity Backed IPO Market Is Favorable
Report: JPMorgan Chase Says Private-Equity Backed IPO Market Is Favorable
October 02, 2024  |  IPO

A top banker at JPMorgan Chase said that the initial public offering (IPO) market for companies backed by private equity firms is heating up. Keith...

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