Melissa Karsh
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KKR raises over $2b to acquire fast-growing tech firms
KKR’s fundraising haul comes as big buyout shops are targeting startups, aiming to bolster returns.
TPG raises close to $14b for buyout, healthcare funds
The latest fundraising surpasses the $10.5 billion amassed for its seventh main pool in May 2016.
Tiger Global’s Chase Coleman amasses $4.6b fortune on technology bets
Investors say Chase Coleman's success comes from concentrated bets, pressing winners and quickly cutting losers.
Blackstone said to seek $5b for latest real estate debt vehicle
The vehicle, Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies IV, will focus on property-related wagers in public and private debt globally.
KKR co-founders reiterate focus on expansion in Asia
KKR recently bolstered its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by hiring Kate Richdale from Goldman Sachs to lead its strategy and business developmen
PE firms splurge the most since 2007, Blackstone scores biggest deal
Private equity firms announced $448 billion of deals in 2018 through December 7, up about 8% from the same period last year.
Tiger Global said to amass $3.75b for latest venture fund
The New York-based firm’s initial fundraising target was $3 billion for the pool.