Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has purchased a specialty paper manufacturer for $180 million.
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.
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners’ second vehicle will make commitments to US and European buyout, global venture and special situation partnerships.
Index Ventures is the latest European VC investor to raise a new vehicle, closing its fourth fund on €300m.