| HPS wraps up $9bn mezzanine fund, Arsenal’s TractManager readies for sale, Blackstone acquires skincare brand ZO | | Tuesday, October 06, 2020 | | | Morning! Arsenal Capital is exploring the sale of TractManager, which provides software for healthcare systems that serves 40 percent of U.S. hospitals, writes Sarah Pringle today (from vacation!) I keep telling Sarah to actually take a vacation but the healthcare deal environment is nonstop right now. As buyers assess a potential transaction, they’re likely to examine “what a cohesive GRC portfolio looks like or doesn’t look like,” one source noted. “Hospitals are really struggling with their economics and all this stuff becomes more valuable,” another source added. Read more here on PE Hub. |
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| Top Scoops | | Blackstone Group acquired a majority stake in ZO Skin Health, a California-based skincare brand sold through physicians and skincare professionals. Blackstone's Tactical Opportunities unit made the investment. Read it here. |
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| HPS Investment Partners closed a giant fund. The firm, which manages about $65 billion, closed its Mezzanine Partners 2019 Fund on about $9 billion to invest in junior debt with a focus on North America and Western Europe. The fund has total investable capital of more than $11 billion. Read it here. Have a great day! Reach me with your thoughts, tips, gossip, whatever at cwitkowsky@buyoutsinsider.com, on Twitter or find me on LinkedIn. HOUSEKEEPING Wanted: VCJ’s Rising Stars It’s that time of the year. Over at Venture Capital Journal, editor Alastair Goldfisher and the team are looking for nominations for their second annual Rising Stars list. VCJ is seeking to identify the most talented and up-and-coming professionals in the venture capital community. Click here for more information on how you can submit your favorite Rising Star. | |
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| | | In search of nominations for our Rising Stars 2021 | It's that time of the year for us to gather nominations for our second annual Rising Stars list. VCJ is seeking your help to identify the most talented and up-and-coming professionals in the venture capital community. Here's how you can submit your favorite Rising Star. More... |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Romeo Power and RMG to merge | Romeo Power, an energy tech company and RMG Acquisition Corp, a blank check company co-sponsored by Riverside Management Group, have agreed to merge. More... |
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| | | | | | | | Horizon provides financing to Topia | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has provided a $15 million venture loan facility to Topia Mobility Inc, which powers global talent mobility programs for brands. More... |
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| Firms and Funds | | | | | HPS wraps up mezzanine fund | HPS Investment Partners has closed its latest mezzanine fund at about $9 billion in equity commitments, beating its target of $8 billion. More... |
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