Chris Witkowsky

A high-profile sexual discrimination trial happening right now pitting Ellen Pao against her former employer, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, has turned a spotlight on what many believe is a culture of sexism in Silicon Valley.

One of the great aspects of private equity is the industry’s dedication to companies that actually make stuff.

Australis Partners, a spin-out from the former Citi Venture Capital International, is preparing to hit the market with its debut fund for investments in Latin America, according to two people with knowledge of the firm.

Clearlake Capital Group is moving forward with its next fundraising without one of its founders, Steve Chang, who has left the firm, according to three people with knowledge of the firm.

aGeorge Fisher, who once worried that government stimulus during the financial crisis could cause “another wave of abuse and greed,” has retired as a senior advisor from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts-spinout Sageview Capital is talking up its growth investing strategy as it seeks $750 million for its second core fund, according to two sources with knowledge of the fundraising.

The Carlyle Group is approaching a second close on its second energy mezzanine fund on around $1.3 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the fundraising.

The Blackstone Group’s credit shop, GSO Capital Partners, is targeting $2.5 billion to $3 billion for its debut energy credit fund, according to two sources with knowledge of the fund.

A high-profile sexual discrimination trial happening right now pitting Ellen Pao against her former employer, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, has turned a spotlight on what many believe is a culture of sexism in Silicon Valley.

I find it strange TPG Capital’s bridge fund was not drawn. TPG last year raised TPG Strategic Partnership Interim Fund designed only for the most intimate of TPG investors. The firm raised $2 billion from, as I understand it, three LPs – the state pensions of Oregon and Washington State and a sovereign wealth fund. Those […]