Ken MacFadyen

The LVMH affiliated private-equity group, L Capital, has closed on roughly €325 million for its follow-up investment vehicle.

Former DLJ head Thompson Dean has notched his first deal for Avista Capital Partners, the DLJ spinout launched by Dean and other CSFB veterans earlier this year.

The Carlyle Group has joined forces with Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television.

Texas Pacific Group and its Asian affiliate Newbridge Capital have poached General Electric veteran Steven Schneider to serve as a Hong Kong-based operating partner for both firms.

Dunkin’ Donuts could make for an appealing IPO. It’s got a hot brand, consistent growth and everyone loves the coffee. Its new investors insist they’re not discussing such a scenario yet.

NGP Energy Capital Management announced the close of three funds, which combined took in $1.7 billion in limited partner commitments.

Michael Farello, the former vice president of US consumer marketing and eBusiness at Dell, has joined Greenwich-based Catterton Partners as a partner.

Chicago-based GTCR Golder Rauner is the latest to jump on the scrapbooking bandwagon. The firm’s investment in EK Success is just one of many deals in the space in the past couple of years.

Chicago-based GTCR Golder Rauner has completed the first acquisition for its Capella Healthcare acute-care hospital platform, buying four hospitals from HCA Inc.

Carlyle/Riverstone and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners plugged $500 million into the launch of Cobalt International Energy, a new oil and gas exploration and production company. The investors recruited a number of Unocal executives to spearhead the effort.