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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Is Too Good To Miss Out On; Highly Defensive
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a highly defensive BDC focusing on first-lien debt in non-cyclical sectors, ensuring stable cash flows and low technological risks. The current regular DPS coverage is attractive at ~119%, but further Fed rate cuts could impact dividend coverage due to MSDL’s floating-rate debt investments. MSDL’s valuation is appealing, with the […]
Nach Easybill-Kauf: Private-Equity-Player Lea Partners übernimmt nächstes Startup
Exklusiv: Nachdem Lea Partners in diesem Jahr die Mehrheit an Easybill erworben hat, beteiligt sich der Private-Equity-Investor nun an einem Münsteraner E-Commerce-Startup. In einer neuen Holdingstruktur soll die Fusion der Unternehmen für neues Wachstum sorgen.
Altersvorsorgeeinrichtungen wollen in Private Markets und Asien investieren
Private Debt ist attraktivste Anlageklasse Private Debt steht als Anlageklasse für 55 Prozent der Befragten an erster Stelle, wobei Direct Lending, Real Assets und Distressed Debt am stärksten nachgefragt werden. Zu den bevorzugten Sektoren gehören das Gesundheitswesen, Immobilien, erneuerbare Energien, Technologien zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und soziale Infrastruktur. Die zweitbeliebteste Anlageklasse ist Private Equity (49 Prozent), insbesondere […]
Berlin bietet beste Chancen für internationale Immobilieninvestoren
Eine Studie von eXp Realty Germany hat ergeben, welche Städte weltweit die stärkste Performance in Bezug auf die jährliche Wertsteigerungsrate auf dem Immobilienmarkt aufweisen und welche derzeit die besten Chancen für internationale Investoren bieten, nachdem die Immobilienpreise gesunken sind.
Preqin 2025 Global Report: Infrastructure
While the fundraising environment remains challenging, resilient primary deals in the renewable energy sector demonstrate the relevance of the energy transition as an enduring investment theme. The volume of North America-focused funds closing has fallen from a peak in 2021, but investors remain attracted to opportunities in the region Record-low levels of dry powder could […]
Blackstone and Bain make multi-billion dollar bid for Mitsubishi Chemical division
Global private equity firms Blackstone and Bain are reportedly in the final stages of bidding for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Group, in a deal expected to be valued between $3bn and $3.5bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Carlyle secures private credit loan for WSG deal
Carlyle Group has secured private credit financing to acquire a majority stake in Australian waste management company Waste Services Group (WSG), according to a report by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Toyota Leads $28 Million Investment in EV Charging Software Startup WeaveGrid
EV charging software platform provider WeaveGrid announced that it has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, with proceeds aimed at supporting the expansion of WeaveGrid’s platform, capabilities and relationships with automakers and utilities. Founded in 2018 by CEO Apoorv Bhargava and President John Taggart, California-based WeaveGrid provides […]
De La Rue in talks with private equity firm over 40% stake sale at £245m valuation
British banknote printer De La Rue is in discussions with private equity firm Disruptive Capital GP and pension fund manager Pension SuperFund Capital, collectively known as PSFC Entities to sell up to 40% of its equity, according to a report by Reuters.
Databricks closing in on record $9.5bn VC round
Databricks, the fast-growing data analytics and artificial intelligence firm, is closing in on one of the largest venture capital funding rounds in history, with a raise led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz that could exceed $9.5bn, according to a report by Reuters.
Becken ist beim Elbtower auf der Zielgeraden
Becken Development hat mit dem Insolvenzverwalter des Hamburger Elbtowers eine Exklusivitätsvereinbarung abgeschlossen.
Investmentprofil 2025: Wohin fließt das Kapital im neuen Marktumfeld?
Wie begegnen Investoren den makroökonomischen Unsicherheiten und dem ESG-Druck im kommenden Jahr? Fünf Experten liefern Einblicke und Prognosen.
SWIB commits $1.2bn to PE, debt, and real estate investments
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has allocated nearly $1.2bn to private equity, private debt, and real estate investments in the third quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pensions & Investments, citing information prepared for its 11 December board meeting.
PE deal-making reaches 74% of 2023 value by Q3 2024
Private equity activity is on track to match or exceed 2023 levels, despite a challenging year, with deal-making reaching 69% and 784% of last year’s volume and value, respectively by Q3, according to a new report by Preqin.
SWIB commits $1.2bn to PE, debt, and real estate investments
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has allocated nearly $1.2bn to private equity, private debt, and real estate investments in the third quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pensions & Investments, citing information prepared for its 11 December board meeting.
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