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LPX50 constituent company, KKR has announced leading the investment round of $370 million for Lighthouse, a leading business intelligence platform for the travel and hospitality industry. Lighthouse leverages proprietary technology to process travel data daily, offering real-time AI-driven insights that optimise bookings, streamline operations and improve guest experiences. The investment will fund product enhancements, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. KKR & Co. Inc. is a leading global investment firm, founded in 1976 and headquartered in New York City, known for pioneering private equity and leveraged buyouts. Over time, KKR has expanded into diverse asset classes, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, energy and credit, managing over $500 billion in assets globally. The firm invests across North America, Europe and Asia, focusing on value creation and long-term growth through operational improvements. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddH385YX 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #ai #travel #hospitality

LPX50 constituent company, EQT Group has announced the sale of Melita Ltd. to Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Melita is a leading digital infrastructure company in Malta. Under EQT's ownership since 2019, Melita has enhanced its services by upgrading its fiber-powered fixed network and expanding its 5G mobile coverage. The company has also ventured into the international Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity market. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT operates through several investment strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate and partners with companies to drive performance and create value. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6zVJjWe 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #digital #telecom

LPX50 constituent company, Sixth Street has announced the formation of a joint venture with Copley Point Capital, a UK-based industrial property owner and operator. The joint venture targets high-quality, mission-critical industrial real estate in established and supply-constrained logistics markets across the United Kingdom. The joint venture has already secured definitive agreements for an initial £180 million in transactions and plans to expand through additional single-asset and portfolio acquisitions nationwide. Sixth Street is a global investment firm managing over $75 billion in assets. It uses flexible capital, data-driven tools and a team-focused approach to support companies at all growth stages. Founded in 2009, the firm has 600 employees, including over 200 investment experts worldwide. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/da6Sw8Uc 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #realestate #unitedkingdom

LPX50 constituent company, Syncona Limited has announced the interim results for the period ending September 30, 2024: ✅ Financial Highlights: - Net Assets: £1.14 billion, representing a NAV per share return of +5.2% - Life Science Portfolio Value: £791.9m, with a return of +8.8% - Capital Deployment: £90m into life science projects with annual guidance of £150-200m - Share Buybacks: £19.4m repurchased, enhancing NAV per share by 1.59p - Capital Pool: £352.7m available for investments and operations ✅ Portfolio Progress: - The portfolio includes 14 companies, 68.1% in clinical or late-stage clinical stages - £305.6m raised across six financings, attracting £170.5m from external investors - Significant milestones achieved in clinical trials, including Autolus receiving FDA approval for AUCATZYL® for treating relapsed or refractory B-ALL - Strategic rebalancing toward mature, clinical-stage assets Syncona Limited is a leading British life sciences investment company, founded in 2012. Its mission is to create, build and scale innovative life science businesses that develop transformative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. With a diversified portfolio of 20-25 globally focused companies, Syncona invests across therapeutic areas like oncology, gene therapy, and cell therapy, aiming for long-term capital growth. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/emCF2gJP 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #oncology #genetherapy #celltherapy

LPX50 constituent company, Bain Capital has announced that its impact investing arm, Bain Capital Double Impact, has facilitated the merger of BW-Fusion, Biodyne-USA and Agronomy 365 to create an integrated platform under the BW Fusion brand. This strategic consolidation aims to enhance the development and distribution of sustainable biological products throughout the crop nutrition cycle, leveraging Biodyne's extensive microbiological research, Agronomy 365's advanced data analytics and BW Fusion's product development and commercial expertise. Bain Capital is a leading global private investment firm founded in 1984. The firm manages over $185 billion in assets and invests across a wide range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, financial services, industrials and more. Bain Capital operates various investment strategies such as private equity, venture capital, credit, public equity and real estate. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/erq9wiAA 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #agriculture #nutrition #microbiology

LPX50 constituent company, Apollo Global Management, Inc. has announced the acquisition of stake in The State Group from Blue Wolf Capital. The State Group is a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, robotics and automation services with a strong presence across industrial markets. This investment aligns with Apollo’s strategic focus on advancing energy transition investments and promoting sustainability across key industrial markets. Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative asset manager specialising in credit, private equity and real assets. Founded in 1990, Apollo has grown to manage approximately $733 billion in assets as of September 30, 2024. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEN3fUem 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #electrical #mechanical #robotics #automation

LPX50 constituent company, Ratos has announced an increase in stake up to 97% in Presis Infra AS, a leading Nordic company specialising in infrastructure maintenance. The acquisition increases Ratos’s ownership from 72% to 97%, with the remaining 3% held by Presis Infra's management. The purchase price for the 24% stake is NOK 895 million, based on a valuation of 10.9x EBITA LTM (Q3 2024). The acquisition aligns with Ratos’s strategy of increasing ownership in its subsidiaries when conditions are favorable. The deal is expected to boost Ratos’s earnings per share (EPS) by SEK 0.17 (LTM Q3 2024). Ratos is a Swedish business group focusing on technology and infrastructure solutions, comprising 17 companies across three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry and Consumer. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/djPEeGCR 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #infrastructure

LPX50 constituent company, Wendel has announced the acquisition of 75% of Monroe Capital LLC, a private credit market leader based in USA. Wendel will initially invest $1.13 billion to acquire 75% of Monroe Capital. This acquisition signals Wendel’s commitment to building a scalable asset management platform while maintaining its core investment strategies, setting the stage for sustained growth and shareholder value creation. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Wendel is one of Europe’s leading listed investment firms, with a history dating back over 300 years. Headquartered in Paris, Wendel specializes in making long-term equity investments in European and North American companies, focusing on market leaders across various industries. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-Cc8EBq 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit

LPX50 constituent company, IP Group plc has announced leading $11 million AUD seed funding in exteRNA, a biotech company focused on developing small molecule therapeutics targeting RNA processing. This funding, led by IP Group Australia and supported by Tin Alley Ventures, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) Ventures and Hostplus, aims to advance exteRNA's innovative therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers and other diseases. IP Group plc is a British-based intellectual property commercialisation company that partners with universities and research institutions to develop and invest in innovative technologies and spin-out companies. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on sectors such as life sciences, deep technology and cleantech, aiming to transform scientific research into commercially viable products and services. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekUUdT2n 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #rna #biotech

LPX50 constituent company, Molten Ventures has announced co-leading £3 million investment in Concretene, a nanomaterial technology company aiming to decarbonise the concrete industry. Concretene has developed a graphene-enhanced admixture that reduces concrete's carbon footprint and improves strength. The funding will help the company achieve product certification and ramp up revenue. Innovate UK is supporting Concretene through a grant of £1.2 million. Molten Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology companies across Europe. The firm focuses on sectors such as consumer technology, digital health, artificial intelligence, deeptech, hardware, cloud, enterprise and SaaS. As of March 31, 2024, the firm reported a gross portfolio value of £1.379 billion. 🔷 Link to official press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCcQHV4P 🔷 Subscribe to Listed Private Equity Barometer published by LPX AG 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex-E8nej Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes and none of the content here should be construed as financial advice or an offer or solicitation for securities. The content is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. The past performance is not indicative of future results.   #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #investments #listedprivateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #nano #construction